Giveaways
Activity Books for Your Child from Lazoo {Giveaway}
Trying to entertain young children can be a very difficult task, especially when you are stuck in the house during the winter months. We have dozens of coloring books in our house, but after a few minutes my son gets bored with them and wants to move on to something else. Lazoo has come out… [Continue Reading]
Pamper Yourself with Cafe Escapes K-Cup Portion Packs {Giveaway}
By a show of hands, how many of you pamper yourself each day? Take 10 minutes of “me” time a day? 5 minutes? Anyone? I know as a busy Mom, if going to the bathroom alone doesn’t count (which rarely happens anyway), I never get a chance to do anything for me. Fortunately, Green Mountain… [Continue Reading]
Stay Warm with Icebreaker Apparel {Giveaway}
Here in South Louisiana, you can be in flip-flops and a tee shirt one day, and bundled up in your heaviest coat the next. Even more challenging are days that start out freezing and by lunchtime, you’re a puddle of sweat. It’s essential to have easy pieces to layer that will keep you warm without… [Continue Reading]
Reviews
Don’t Wait, Get DiGiorno!
How many times has your family been hungry and decided at the last minute to order pizza? And then you wait….and wait….and wait some more. By the time the pizza arrives, everyone is grouchy, tired and starving. Sound familiar? I hate to admit that this has happened in my home on more than one occasion. … [Continue Reading]
Celebrate the “Year of the Dragon” with P.F. Changs
In all honesty, the year 2012 has not been kind. I am more than happy to start over and celebrate the Chinese New Year, which began January 23rd. Much like my traditional New Year’s Eve celebration, the Chinese New Year begins with a reunion meal including family and friends. Along with celebrating prosperity, peace, happiness… [Continue Reading]
Spread the Love with Minted.com Valentine’s Day Cards
In an effort to be ahead of the game, I was strolling down the Valentine’s aisle at my local store. Looking over the selection of candies and cards was fun but everything was just….typical. There were your average cards featuring today’s pop stars, Disney characters, and cute baby animals, but I really wanted something more… [Continue Reading]
My So-Called Life
How to Host a Mardi Gras Party (from a NOLA Native)
Here in New Orleans, Carnival is in full swing! Parades are rolling, bands and marching and the food is plentiful as we await the coming of Mardi Gras Day. Want to bring the Mardi Gras spirit to your part of the world? Just follow these easy steps and “Laissez Bon Temps Rouler!” 1. Invite the… [Continue Reading]
Seven?!?
Seven short years ago, my baby girl was placed in my arms. I fell instantly in love. Seven short years ago, I looked into her eyes. I became a Mom. Seven short years ago, my husband kissed her forehead. We became a family. Lily, it is hard to believe that I didn’t know you seven… [Continue Reading]
Six Steps to Saving BIG at the Grocery without Extreme Couponing
There has been much discussion lately among my family and friends about the economy. In our circle, we have seen job loss, career change, salary cuts, and other circumstances that have caused many of us to take a long, hard look at what we spend and how we spend it. Whenever my husband and I… [Continue Reading]
Caramel Cream Cheese Apple Party Dip {Recipe}
Today we hosted my daughter’s 7th birthday party (where did the time go?). I first tasted this recipe at a friend’s New Year’s Eve Party and I was hooked; I had to have the recipe! It is super easy to make and only took a total of ten minutes…no kidding! Enjoy!
My Top 5 Inspirational Quotes Found on Pinterest
After 17 years in Federal Service as a biological lab technician for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, my project lost it’s funding due to government cutbacks and I was “involuntarily separated.” I am faced now with a huge decision….look for employment within my field or try to take a totally different career path. I have… [Continue Reading]
Promotions
Last Minute Valentine’s Day Idea from Krispy Kreme
I will be the first to admit that life can get rather hectic. I obsessively write in my planner so I can keep up with the daily schedule of my daughters, my hubby and of course, myself. But even with a color coded calendar, things slip through the cracks. My youngest daughter’s class has decided… [Continue Reading]
5 Ways to “Go Red” on February 3rd
I have known my husband since the sixth grade. Because we have such a history, I have been lucky enough to meet many of his friends and extended family. I never got the chance to meet one person he still holds close to his heart, his grandmother. Consequently, she was not fortunate enough to hold… [Continue Reading]
Get Ready for Spring with Havaianas Sandals
With the unseasonably warm temperatures here in South Louisiana, you would never guess that it is still technically Winter. In fact, I took the kids to the park yesterday in shorts and a T-shirt….crazy for January, right? Despite the fact that we seem to be skipping Winter entirely,it is time to start looking forward to… [Continue Reading]
