Get your kids to eat more veggies? Yes, with a school grant from Action for Healthy Kids!
Do you struggle to get you kids to eat more veggies? You are certainly not alone! Parents can be a formidable force for change in schools, especially when it comes to starting health and wellness programs. Ensuring that our kids are eating healthier foods, learning about nutrition, and being more physically active in school sets […]
I Kill Giants (Giveaway!)
There are very few times when I see a trailer for a film and think “I absolutely have to go see that!” Honestly, there are many films I want to see, think will be awesome to see, but not as many that I feel like so compelled to see as I KILL GIANTS (in select […]
Quick and Easy Ideas for Creating Memorable Graduation Invitations
Graduation events can be so bittersweet. While I’m incredibly proud of our scholars’ accomplishments, I’m also in awe how fast they’ve grown up! Wasn’t it just yesterday they clung to our legs on the first shy day of kindergarten? I’m partnering with Basic Invite today to talk about the joy of graduation time and ways […]
Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival
For many years now, I dreamed of attending a Disney theme park Food and Wine Festival and thanks to the lovely folks at Disney and my partnership with the Mom Blog Tour Natural Products Expo West, I finally fulfilled this bucket list item. I’m happy to report it’s everything you dreamed it would be and […]
Disney Ticket Donation Program
As a steward of the earth, I’m constantly looking for ways to help improve my local environment in addition to participating in global initiatives. One of the easiest ways for everyone to help make a difference is to volunteer with local nonprofit programs. From working with the forest department to helping with a community garden, […]
50 by 50 – It’s Your Universe: You Have The Power to Make It Happen
As the big 5-0 birthday is looming next year, I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching about what I have and haven’t achieved and experienced yet in life thus far. I’m happy to (and blessed to) find in my reflections that I have lived a very full life and have plenty of lovely milestones to […]
Add Pure Goodness to your Easter Celebration with Wonderful Halos
Looking for inspiration for your Easter basket this year? Thanks to our partnership with Wonderful Halos, we have some fun ideas for you to fill your Easter basket with Pure Goodness this year! For awhile now, we have dubbed “orange as the new Easter egg” in tribute to our friends at Wonderful Halos. After all, […]
Bathroom Spring Cleaning Checklist and Tips (with Living Mindful!)
Spring gifts us the lovely opportunity of renewal. A time to freshen things up, to revisit and revitalize all aspects of our lives, including our home. Thanks to my partnership with Living Mindful, this year I’m adding Mrs. Meyer’s new scents and eco-friendly formulas to our cleaning routine. Read on for Spring cleaning bathroom tips […]
Wubba Fulla Giveaway
We splashed around with Water Wubble, had fun all day long with Super Wubble Brite and now, thanks to our partnership with Wubble, we’re excited to introduce you to two new toys, the Wubble Fulla Slime and Wubble Fulla Marbles. Read on to discover more about these colorful, squishy Wubbles and be sure to scroll down for your chance […]
Baby Chick Basics
So, you think you want baby chicks. So cute, so cuddly, so soft and adorable. The irresistible lure of baby chicks is difficult to resist! The number one thing you need to keep in mind is those soft little cuddlies grow up to be big, beautiful chickens who need lots of breathing space and attentive […]
Farm To Table: Greek Cooking Lessons from Norfolk Hellenic Women’s Club
Roasted chicken from a smoky grill infused with aromatic herbs and a sweet trace of cinnamon and honey greet you upon entering the AHEPA House. Guests gravitate towards the rows of steaming dishes and Greek women buzzing around the prep tables, chopping fresh vegetables, buttering filo and crumbling Feta. The choreography in the kitchen is […]
Nintendo Switch Birthday Celebration (and a Giveaway!)
Hey all, did you know it’s Nintendo Switch’s birthday? This innovative game system turned “1” this year and to celebrate our friends at GameStop have some amazing deals, a fun new way to play Mario Kart, and a fantastic giveaway to share with you! I’m partnering with GameStop to bring you all these fab goodies, […]