There are few things I love more in life than losing myself in a good book. Getting sucked into an epic story and whisked away from a hum-drum sort of day. Every now and then I am lucky enough to stumble upon a story that sucks me in so deeply that time has no meaning and it becomes almost … [Read more...]
Whats in My Purse?
I've always been intrigued by the "whats in my purse?" type posts I've seen float around. Maybe its the nosy kid in me... but I'm always like oooohhh thats whats in a grown ups purse!?!?! When U by Kotex® asked me to spread the word about how their pads with 3D Capture Core help make leaks history … [Read more...]
Ways to Support a Family Facing Childhood Cancer
It seems like it was just last week... its been more like 20ish years. I remember when our family friends made the announcement at church. One of their sons had cancer. It was a family I babysat for, was home-schooled with and I taught their kids in Sunday School. The "C" word seemed like such a … [Read more...]
When Your Family is Far Away…
The Holidays are all about family. When part of your family lives in a different country and the other part is a couple thousand miles away, the Holidays can be a little hard to get through. I would know, this is the 4th Christmas that I've been away from my family. Its hard, I miss them and I … [Read more...]
A Little Me Time #AMCandCocaColaFreestyle
If there is anything that I have learned in the past 4 months of frantic making and market/festival/craft show weekends, it is that its absolutely ok, and some times even necessary to take a little ME time. While I'm not always very good at it, I've definitely learned to just say "YES" when a friend … [Read more...]
I’m a Black Friday Ninja!
BLACK FRIDAY IS ALMOST HERE!! Can you tell I'm a little excited? Its the one day of the year I can justify going a little spend crazy! I save, pinch pennies, plan, scheme, hunt for deals and pinch those pennies a little more so that I am able to stick to my budget AND get the most bang for my buck! … [Read more...]
A Healthier Hostess Gifts for Thanksgiving!
Its hard to believe that its a little over 5 years ago that we almost lost my Father-in-Law. His health was declining and he was waiting for a liver transplant. Waiting and waiting and waiting! The joy and relief my husband felt when he got the call is hard to describe. All I know is we have a LOT … [Read more...]
Saving Money On Prescriptions + Giveaway
Both hubby and I have prescription meds we have to take on a daily basis and it sucks. What sucks worse than not being totally healthy and having to rely on medication to maintain some semblance of health? Having to pay for said medications! Hubs and I haven't had insurance for the past year... so … [Read more...]
The Great Escape to P.F. Changs
Living in a small town with only a couple of mexican restaurants can be a total drag. So any excuse to "make an escape" and head to the city is fine by me! When I found out I had the chance to head to P.F. Chang's and check out some of the awesome new stuff on their menu, Carrie (from the Bitsy … [Read more...]
Montagne Jeunesse: Renew You Sleep Spa Mask Review + Giveaway
Busy. SUPER Busy! This seems to be the story of my life lately! Like for real. Now before you click away because you're tired of all my whining about how busy things are over here, let me tell you about my new secret weapon for skin that doesn't look as worn out as I feel ;) But Wait... back to … [Read more...]
Staying Connected with Hallmark Value Cards
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. Its hard sometimes, living so far from home. Thousands of miles are between most of my family and myself, and there are … [Read more...]
That time my Mother-in-law almost got me killed… #decidetodrive
"KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE WHEEL!!!" I yelled. Well actually it was more of a shriek as my Mother-in-Law Liz swerved all over the road trying to reach the cell phone that was ringing in the bottom of her purse. "I don't want to die today!!!" Liz looked at me kind of funny, put her hands on … [Read more...]
