Dollar Tree Crafts: Shabby Chic American Flag Inspired Wall Art #DIY
We’re getting ready for 4th of July celebrations with a little help from our friends at Dollar Tree #spon Last week, I shared my Patriotic Wreath Craft featuring the star-shaped serving trays I found at Dollar Tree this month. Of course I simply couldn’t stop there, these plates are far too inspiring to keep in […]
Plan Your Picnic Paradise with World Market #SummerGetaway
We’re creating a little bit of paradise at home thanks to Cost Plus World Market. It’s such a privilege being a World Market Ambassador and I’m excited to share new ideas and product selections with you. Maybe you can’t dash off to the nearest Caribbean island this summer, but there’s plenty of local camp grounds, […]
Mangosteen Blackberry Summer Tea Sangria #Recipe
We’re creating a little bit of paradise at home thanks to Cost Plus World Market. It’s such a privilege being a World Market Ambassador and I’m excited to share new ideas and product selections with you. Summer vacation has finally arrived and I’m totally ready for care-free living! Though our budget doesn’t always allow for […]
Cast Iron Skillet Recipes: Sweet Country Cornbread
When I think about fix’n a hearty farm fresh meal, my visions nearly always include a huge heap of cornbread on the side. Using a preheated cast iron skillet gives this moist and sweet cornbread a beautiful golden crust that’s a perfect compliment to meals, soups and the leftovers are great when served up with […]
10 Great Last Minute Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
GourmetGiftBaskets.com Father’s Day Cake Chances are, if you are reading this article you are stumped over what to get your guy for Father’s Day or you’ve procrastinated just a little too long in selecting the perfect gift. No worries, either way, we’ve got you covered! Gourmet Gift Baskets offers an incredibly wide range of gifts […]
Say Hello to My Little Friend SAM: My New Weapon to Combat LBL
For this mom, walking up and down 400-plus foot cliffs requires a little “poise!” Special thanks to Poise for sponsoring today’s discussion and for keeping me confident! I love to travel. I love to run around and participate in all sorts of fun outdoor activities with my family. I also like to laugh loud and jump for […]
3 Things You Absolutely Need to Know About Identity Theft #LifeLockProtect
Our wallets hold so much of our lives. What happens if you lose it? Thanks to LifeLock, I’m sharing my experience in hopes that it will help you! #spon Between juggling my groceries and my (then) three-year-old daughter, I left my purse in the car. When I put my groceries down on the counter, I […]
Dollar Tree Crafts: Fourth of July Patriotic Wreath
When I first saw the star plates at our local Dollar Tree, I knew I had to do more than simply use them for serving grub at our 4th of July barbecue. They are way too cute to keep hidden in the cupboard and hauled out just for eating. I decided I’d make some type […]
Raise Your Glass Slipper, Cinderella Has a Brand New Shoe #Cinderella #Disney
Right on the heels of the Maleficent casting an enchanting spell over Disney fans young and old, a new live-action film already has audiences buzzing with excitement. Cinderella is getting a modern make-over bringing to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually dazzling spectacle for a whole […]
Keeping Your Kids Safe at Summer Camp (and Your Sanity Intact!)
Special thanks to MinuteClinic for sponsoring this important conversation about summer camp safety. I do not have fond memories of summer camp, but only because I didn’t have the chance to participate in one during my childhood. Not that my childhood wasn’t filled with other fun activities, but heading off to summer camp was something […]
Where Will You Spend Sangria Sunday?
When my husband first suggested getting a boat, I balked (or squawked, depending on your point of view!) I mean, really, we had better things to spend that money on, right? My laundry wish list of home improvements is awfully long… In retrospect, I’m not sure what I was thinking. Maybe I worried about maintenance, […]
Honey Vanilla Pots de Crème Recipe
Honey is a delightful ingredient for any season and nearly any drink or dish benefits from a hint of golden sweetness. With allergy season in full bloom, local farmers will tell you that ingesting honey from your region regularly can help alleviate and possibly reduce allergy symptoms. Whatever your reason for loving honey, this recipe […]