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Enter to win a dream vacation to Brazil from CB2 #CB2NovogratzBrasilSweepstakes
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of CB2 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. If you read my blog on a regular basis you’ll recall how desperately I would love to have a house. Not only because our family needs more space, but also because I have always dreamed of having a house and putting my personal touches on it and … [More...]
NEW! Brioche French Toast from IHop (giveaway ends 5/31/13)
Have you been to IHop recently? If not, you are missing out on their delicious new Brioche French Toast menu. My family and I recently went to IHop and I just had to try out their new Brioche French Toast. The hard part was deciding on which one I wanted to try. The Brioche French Toast is available in Bananas Foster, Berry Berry and … [More...]
Tasty Avocado Recipes from Avocados from Mexico
Now that the summer months are upon us many people are thinking about backyard barbecues, picnics and entertaining. This time of year fruits and vegetables are plentiful and it's the perfect time to take advantage of the bounty (not to mention they are less expensive too). One fruit that is always available year round is the avocado. That … [More...]
Attention Berenstain Bears Fans – Check out these limited editions available from Walmart
**I received free product samples in order to do this review.** I am a forty-something year old woman, and I ♥ the Berenstain Bears. That is because I grew up reading their books. Over my childhood years I amassed a rather large collection of their books. I still have many of them that I had saved for my own children. They are now safely tucked away in … [More...]
I’m Having Their Baby Season 2 #ImHavingTheirBaby (giveaway ends 31, 2013)
This past summer I shared information with my readers about a new series on the Oxygen network called I'm Having Their Baby. If you would like to read my original post you can find it here. I'm Having Their Baby is one of those shows that gets people talking. Each episode brings you up close and personal with women who have made the painful decision to … [More...]
Current Giveaways
NEW! Brioche French Toast from IHop (giveaway ends 5/31/13)
Have you been to IHop recently? If not, you are missing out on their delicious new Brioche French Toast menu. My family and I recently went to IHop and I just had to try out their new Brioche French Toast. The hard part was deciding on which one I wanted to try. The Brioche French Toast is available in Bananas Foster, Berry Berry and … [More...]
Red Lobster Seafood Dinner for Two for only $25! Limited Time Offer (Giveaway ends 5/20/13
I love seafood. I don't think there is a seafood I won't eat, except eel and raw oysters. Eels scare me and raw oysters just look gross and slimy. :-) When I have the opportunity to eat out at a restaurant I always make sure to check out the seafood menu first and foremost. I'm more likely to order a seafood dish more than anything … [More...]
Summer Parites are meant for Pepsi Next & Frito Lay – plus a FREE For All Friday at Kroger (giveaway ends 5/29/13) #FritoLayFreeForAll
My family loves barbecues. Sadly we are not allowed to have one in our condo complex. The Fire Marshall made everyone get rid of their barbecues. We were allowed to keep them but we would have to barbecue 200 feet from the nearest building. Since our building is on a steep hill that is not possible. Thankfully my father and stepmother have a barbecue. We try … [More...]
- Are you in a career rut? It’s time for a Wake Up Call! (giveaway ends 5/28/13) #WakeUpCall
- Power Up Your Summer with Balance Bars (giveaway ends 5/27/13)
- Because I’m Your Dad (Giveaway ends 5/25/13)
- Are you ready to take the AvoDerm Challenge? (Giveaway ends 5/26/13)
- Win tickets to Josh Groban’s “In the Round” tour (giveaway ends 5/25/13) #JoshGrobanTour
Reviews
NEW! Brioche French Toast from IHop (giveaway ends 5/31/13)
Have you been to IHop recently? If not, you are missing out on their delicious new Brioche French Toast menu. My family and I recently went to IHop and I just had to try out their new Brioche French Toast. The hard part was deciding on which one I wanted to try. The Brioche French Toast is available in Bananas Foster, Berry Berry and … [More...]
Attention Berenstain Bears Fans – Check out these limited editions available from Walmart
**I received free product samples in order to do this review.** I am a forty-something year old woman, and I ♥ the Berenstain Bears. That is because I grew up reading their books. Over my childhood years I amassed a rather large collection of their books. I still have many of them that I had saved for my own children. They are now safely tucked away in … [More...]
Summer Parites are meant for Pepsi Next & Frito Lay – plus a FREE For All Friday at Kroger (giveaway ends 5/29/13) #FritoLayFreeForAll
My family loves barbecues. Sadly we are not allowed to have one in our condo complex. The Fire Marshall made everyone get rid of their barbecues. We were allowed to keep them but we would have to barbecue 200 feet from the nearest building. Since our building is on a steep hill that is not possible. Thankfully my father and stepmother have a barbecue. We try … [More...]
- Lysol Power & Free – Effective cleaning without bleach #PowerandFree
- Nicholas Sparks’ Safe Haven now available on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Download
- Movie Review: The Oranges
- Make everynight Karaoke Night with Vivitar’s iSing Karaoke Sound Machine
- Clean & Sanitize Household Surfaces with HAAN AllPro HS-20 Handheld Steamer
Entertainment
Attention Berenstain Bears Fans – Check out these limited editions available from Walmart
**I received free product samples in order to do this review.** I am a forty-something year old woman, and I ♥ the Berenstain Bears. That is because I grew up reading their books. Over my childhood years I amassed a rather large collection of their books. I still have many of them that I had saved for my own children. They are now safely tucked away in … [More...]
I’m Having Their Baby Season 2 #ImHavingTheirBaby (giveaway ends 31, 2013)
This past summer I shared information with my readers about a new series on the Oxygen network called I'm Having Their Baby. If you would like to read my original post you can find it here. I'm Having Their Baby is one of those shows that gets people talking. Each episode brings you up close and personal with women who have made the painful decision to … [More...]
Nicholas Sparks’ Safe Haven now available on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Download
I have seen every Nicholas Sparks movie. I have yet to read any of his books, but I have never missed any of his films. In fact I have every film ever made that was based on one of his books, from Message in a Bottle to his most current film, Safe Haven. One day I hope to have the time to read one of his books and see how closely they match the … [More...]
My Ramblings
Some people need to get a life!
** Warning - Ranting and venting post ahead ** I am a blogger. I love blogging. I love to write. Being a blogger has not only afforded me some wonderful and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities but also some friends that I love dearly. I am happy and honored to not only call other bloggers my friend, but also PR reps and publicists. Even if I never meet these … [More...]
One of my favorite “hidden gems”
I love books. I don't always have the chance to read (in fact I next to never have a chance :-(), but I still love books. I've amassed a large collection over the years. I even have many books from my childhood that I had saved to share with my own children. I even saved some of my children's favorite books to share with my grandchildren some … [More...]
30 Dr. Seuss Quotes that Can Change Your Life
I love quotes. I actually collect quotes. Sometimes just a few simple words can have a powerful impact on you. I have quotes that are funny, quotes that are inspirational, quotes that are motivational and quotes that really make you think. I subscribe to a lot of feeds. Some of my favorites are the ones from Cheez Burger (The Fail Blog, … [More...]
