Don’t Let a Rural Heat Wave Melt You Down
While rural areas are generally not as hot as urban areas, you will still experience scorching temperatures during the summer months. Extreme heat can be hard on your body and mood, undermining your ability to enjoy your summer activities. Although you can use your air-conditioner to create a comfortable environment at home, it can cause […]
50 by 50 – RADIANT: Farm Animals Up Close and Personal
As it’s predominantly a photo journal, I’m not sure if RADIANT: Farm Animals Up Close and Personal technically qualifies as one of my 50 books by 50, but it’s certainly a wonderful compilation. I recommend a copy for every bookshelf! Traer Scott’s RADIANT lists as a whimsical, soulful, and personal photo collection focused on the […]
Egg Carton Craft: Parachutist Paco Teaching Problem Solving Skills
Egg Carton Craft: Parachutist Paco This egg carton craft is a creative project that my son is the inventor of when he was a middle schooler. This craft is fondly known as Paco the Parachutist in our family. I remember a lot of time and effort on his part creating and perfecting this parachutist. Proud […]
What if your whole life was based on LIES?
St. Martin’s Press is partnering with me for a giveaway featuring the new novel, LIES (in stores Sept. 11,)… read on for the full scoop! Can you imagine finding out that everything you thought you knew and trusted was a complete fabrication? And then suddenly finding out you are the center of a murder investigation. […]
Quick and Easy Cucumber Bites with Salmon Mousse
During the holidays, or for any impromptu gathering, I don’t like to waste a lot of time in the kitchen. It’s much more fun to spend time with all your guests and enjoy the party. That’s why I love whipping up quick and easy appetizers like Cucumber Bites with Salmon Mousse. This super simple recipe […]
Don’t Let Mold Beat You
Mold is a common problem in rural homes. Besides ruining the aesthetics of your home, it can also lead to damage and a variety of health problems. It is important to locate and remove mold as early as possible because it can spread quickly. Mold can occur in almost any area that has moisture and […]
PEPPERMINT Giveaway (including a Poster signed by Jennifer Garner!)
As moms, we know we’d do anything, within our power, when it comes to defending our children. But how far would you go? That’s a question Jennifer Garner (Riley North) must answer in PEPPERMINT. In partnership with STXfilms, we’re celebrating this exciting film with an awesome giveaway… read on! PEPPERMINT (in theaters Sept. 7) is […]
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is now on digital! (Giveaway!)
The park is gone, but the movie is here! Thanks to my partnership with Universal Pictures and my participation as part of #TeamJurassic, I have a digital copy of JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM to give away! JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM is now on digital and we’re so excited! My family and I have been eagerly […]
50 by 50: Girl Wash Your Face
I stumbled upon GIRL WASH YOUR FACE via a friend raving about the book on Facebook after she read it. Snagged a copy at my local bookstore to check it out and I’m so glad I did! It’s number 14 on my 50 books by 50 reading goal. GIRL WASH YOUR FACE is the perfect […]
Empower Your Health: Using Foods As Medicine
Even if you have health insurance, you still have to spend money on co-pays, deductibles and the like before your coverage kicks in. This means that it’s a good idea to do everything you can to prevent a visit to the hospital, urgent care or the emergency room. As you’re exploring your options for health and […]
Girls’ Night In with BOOK CLUB
Don’t you just love finding a great excuse for planning a girls’ night? Thanks to my partnership with Paramount Pictures, I’ve whipped up some fun recipes and ideas to inspire your girls’ night in with BOOK CLUB! With female friendship at the heart of this fun, funny, and inspiring romp of a film, it’s the […]
Celebrate Back-to-School with Mr. Gatti’s
Are you ready for back-to-school? Like me, you probably want to make the last remaining days of summer vacation the best they can be. Thanks to our partnership with Mr. Gatti’s, we’ve found a fabulous way to take a summer break and create family fun moments you’ll treasure! Our visit to Mr. Gatti’s is sponsored, […]