A huge fear of consumers today is credit card or ATM card theft. We all know you don’t even have lose the physical card from your wallet to lose your identity. Thieves use electronic resources, technology advancements and all sorts of clever ways to steal information. Like my dad always used to say, “If someone […]
When I was little, my mother’s boss gave me a Paddington Bear along with the storybook. I carried that little guy around until his was raggedy and certainly dog-eared that book! After all this time, Paddington still holds a special place in my heart. Which is why I’m thrilled to learn that Paddington will soon […]
It’s summertime! Which not only means we have full days of sunshine, swimming and relaxation, it also means two of my favorite crops are in full production – strawberries and basil. Strawberry pies, shortcakes and jam are also in full production along with pesto and Caprese salads. While these two ingredients can stand fully on […]
Any way you slice, dice or serve ’em, potatoes the quintessential side dish for any good meal. Scalloped potatoes are quite popular in the south for their amazing taste yet, ease in prep. However, this dish, commonly know by cultured chef’s as “Gratin dauphinois” traces it’s roots to French cuisine, a specialty attributed to the […]
Every parent wants to see their child develop into a healthy grownup, by having healthy eating habits and other healthy lifestyle choices that guarantees them maximum success in life. However, not every parent knows how to encourage their kids on this road from an early stage of life, and perhaps, that’s even why you’re reading […]
We’re creating some indoor fun-in-the-sun crafts with Dollar Tree items this summer! #spon Remember The Fixx song from the 80’s “One Thing Leads To Another”? Well, that should probably be one of my theme songs, but something more along the lines of “One Craft Leads To Another,” especially when I’m putting together Dollar Tree crafts. […]
EARTH TO ECHO opens in theaters on July 2nd and it’s certainly high on my son’s wish list of summer movies-to-see. As it looks quite entertaining, I have no doubt it will be a fun family film that I’ll be happy to enjoy with them. Reminds me quite a bit of a childhood favorite… […]
Crazy-fun selfie spot in Norfolk, Virginia at the Chrysler Museum of Art. Pic taken with my #Samsung Galaxy 3 Note. I want to talk to you here about how using your smartphone can help you enhance your fashion sense and style, but first…. let me stop a second to take a selfie. Why a selfie? […]
Special thanks to Simple Green for helping to keep my home green and for sponsoring this post! Summer camp is never an easy time for me. From the days of packing and ensuring everything is labeled and the boys have absolutely everything they need to keep them safe and warm to the days of moping […]
