This time of year, pumpkins steal the limelight, but did you know that October is National Apple Month, too? What is arguably one of the favorite fruits of the fall season, apples are the perfect cool weather and holiday treat. We have a few ideas to inspire your apple-licious celebrations and enjoy this amazing flavor […]
Love the great outdoors? As nature lovers and sports enthusiasts, camping, hiking, fishing, boating and off-trail ATV riding are activities we participate in regularly. Thanks to our partnership with Best Buy, we have received an assortment of OtterBox Outdoor Gear collection to test out along our travels. Opinions, experiences and love of nature are that […]
I’ve always been intrigued by Norse mythology and growing up, Thor was one of my favorite comic book heroes. So, it’s no surprise I’m anxious to see THOR: RAGNAROK (in theaters November 3rd.) Of course there is much merriment and celebrating in our home, too, prior to an awesome Marvel movie, so I’m thrilled to […]
The current farm to table movement embodies a cultural shift in the way we think about food and nutrition, but it still falls short in getting to the true root of the farm – the hard-working, dedicated and industrious American farmer. Thanks to my partnership with Bayer U.S. for this sponsored feature, I’m sharing my […]
A professional chef is a highly trained individual. They possess a complex blend of specialized skills and information, and they also have the experience that it takes to put it into practice. They may have experience working for Michelin-Starred restaurants, Cozymeal, or other places that only hire professional chefs. This is true for even the […]
SHOPKINS: WORLD VACATION is now available on DVD tomorrow and fans everywhere are invited to celebrate this weekend! Thanks to my partnership with Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, I have the scoop on the film and fun ideas for hosting your own SHOPKINS: WORLD VACATION viewing party! The super cute collectibles everyone loves have a brand […]
You’d be surprised at how much a mailbox affects curb appeal. It’s such a small thing, but when someone is searching for your house – whether that be out of town guests, a delivery truck, or your chimney sweep, they likely follow the numbers on the mailboxes. Your mailbox may be the first impression someone […]
MOTHER BRUCE and HOTEL BRUCE are two of my granddaughter’s favorites, so I was so pleased to learn that book three in the series, BRUCE’S BIG MOVE is now available! Disney-Hyperion sent me a copy of BRUCE’S BIG MOVE to check out, and is partnering with me for a giveaway! I love books that engage my […]
As someone who composts, recycles, re-purposes and reuses as much as I possible can, I like to think that I have the whole recycling process down-pat. Truth is, I’m not always recycling correctly. Changes in the industry are constantly happening and it’s easy to make simple mistakes. According to the waste management firm BusinessWaste.co.uk, virtually […]





