2012 is the dawning of a new decade. Clearly not chronologically as far as the calendar is concerned but for someone turning forty, it’s a brand-spanking new decade. One many people face with fear and dread. As I’ve grown closer to this milestone, year after year, I have always been reminded of a scene from [...]
LG “Come Dine With Me” giveaway winner
We closed out our latest LG giveaway. The contest revolved around how LG appliances can help make it a whole lot easier when it comes to holiday meal planning, prep and serving. I showed you some of LG’s great appliances – a huge refrigerator, a double oven, a powerful vacuum and a washer that can [...]
Giada De Laurentiis for Target collection

It’s that time of year again where entertaining takes on a whole new meaning. Even those of us who avoid cooking and entertaining all year end up cooking for the holidays. Whether you are having people at your house, or bringing a dish somewhere else, holiday cooking is at the top of everyone’s priority list. [...]
Even More Elfcapades

This is probably my last round of Elcapades photos. I’m winding down to enjoy Christmas with my family so posting will be even more sporadic at best. Thorpe has been busy every night hiding and having fun and even brought a few gifts along the way. We have really enjoyed having him here, but honestly [...]
Show off your holiday spirist with Zenni Optical
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zenni Optical for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Some people really get into the spirit of Christmas. Everything about them changes to match the festive colors and designs of the holiday season. You see lots of greens and red, lots of shirts and [...]
American Baby Magazine – FREE for new moms
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of American Baby Magazine for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I remember being a new mom. It was daunting. Confusing. Downright scary. But during that time I discovered that there are a lot of resources that make it so much easier to endure the [...]
(ended) Impulse 4G by AT&T review & giveaway
Winter in words & pictures
It’s December, and in many parts of the world this means snow and freezing temperatures. I know that some places never experience snow and cold, and some places experience it in the summer, but where I live, December means frosty noses and frozen toes. We haven’t had any snow yet where I live but I [...]




















