Discover Our

Fresh News

Nourish Your

Farm Table

Start Your

Garden

ENTERTAIN Movies

Melissa McCarty is the LIFE OF THE PARTY: Exclusive Interview

February 8, 2018

In person, Melissa McCarthy is everything you would hope for – beautiful, charming, quirky, casual, upbeat, joyful – and chatting with her just like having a heart-to-heart with one of your besties. Thanks to my partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures., travel and accommodations provided, I had the good fortune to attend an exclusive interview opportunity with […]

ENTERTAIN Movies

On the set of LIFE OF THE PARTY

February 7, 2018

Last year, I had the wonderful opportunity to spend a day on the set of LIFE OF THE PARTY (in theaters May 11) and now, I can finally share that lovely experience with you!  My travel and accommodations were provided by Warner Bros. Pictures., all thoughts and opinions are of course, my own. Having lived […]

GIFT GUIDES

What are the best flowers to give on Valentine’s Day?

February 5, 2018

As Teleflora is one of my favorite go-to companies for sending flowers, I’m pleased to be able to partner with them to chat about the best flowers to give on Valentine’s Day and to bring you a glimpse of the stunning Teleflora’s Red Haute Bouquet.  When I send a bouquet from Teleflora, I always have […]

CREATE

The Art of Writing Love Letters

February 3, 2018

Valentine’s Day is the prime opportunity for expressing our love but often, it’s difficult to find the right gift to express our love, let alone the right words!  Thanks to our partnership with PAPYRUS, we’re discussing the art of writing love letters today and sharing some clever ideas for delivering your sentiments…. read on! For […]

EMPOWER

Why My Son Chose the SAT

February 2, 2018

Earlier this month we chatted about dispelling the myths of the SAT and how to help your teen prep for the SAT.  Thanks to my partnership with the College Board, today I’m sharing why my son chose the SAT. As parents, we all dream of a better future for our children.  Our children want good […]

CREATE NEW

Chinese New Year Activities for Kids

January 30, 2018

Each year there’s plenty of excitement surrounding the Chinese New Year.  You may be thinking it would be fun to join in the celebrations and certainly, to gift your children with a better understanding of world cultures.  Thanks to our partnership with Oriental Trading, we’ve put together a few ideas to help inspire you! All of […]

NEW NOURISH Recipes

51 Delightful Recipes for National Baking Month

January 29, 2018

To me, baking equals memories and love.  Whether I am creating new desserts for my family or remembering all the times I baked with grandmother in her tiny Florida kitchen, love infuses with each sprinkle of flour and dash of sugar.  January is National Baking Month, which gives me ample reason for celebrating all the […]

EMPOWER

How Much Do You Know About the SAT?

January 29, 2018

Did you know that 2 out of 3 students improve their SAT scores when they retake the test?  Me neither!  Thanks to my partnership with the College Board, I have the inside scoop on all things SAT to share with you today. With just a few short weeks left to register for the SAT in […]

Gardening NEW SUSTAIN

Why You Should Set Vegetable Gardening Goals

January 23, 2018

Spring will soon arrive and we’ll gleefully start digging in the dirt to coax life from our gardens!  Have you stopped to think about your vegetable gardening goals? If you are like many gardeners, you may find your main motivation is simply to get outside and reconnect with nature. You may also enjoy gardening as […]

NEW NOURISH Recipes

Quick and Hearty Lasagna Soup Recipe

January 22, 2018

What is better on a cold winter day than a bowl full of soup that is bursting with rich, earthy, Italian flavor favorites?  It’s definitely comfort in a cup!  Thanks to my partnership with Cost Plus World Market, I’m sharing one of my all-time favorite recipes for Lasagna Soup in honor of National Soup Month! […]

Books ENTERTAIN NEW Recipes

Bobby Flay FIT: 200 Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle

January 21, 2018

Looking for a delicious way to keep your New Year’s promises of healthier eating habits?  Thanks to my partnership with Crown Publishing, I’ve got the inside scoop on Bobby Flay’s new recipe book BOBBY FLAY FIT: 200 Recipes for a Healthy Lifestyle along with an awesome giveaway, too… read on! If you are like me, […]

ENTERTAIN Movies NEW

12 STRONG Movie Insights from the Actors, Producers and Director

January 17, 2018

Thanks to my partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures, I had the honor of attending the 12 STRONG (in theaters January 19) press junket with travel and accommodations provided.  What follows are my thoughts on this extraordinary film and 12 STRONG movie insights from the actors, producers and director of the film shared during the press […]