This article, which focuses on the importance of water safety and how to keep the fun in summer activities, was inspired by Stearns® Puddle Jumper® life jackets who provided compensation for participation in sharing this promotion. When I was young I thought I was bulletproof. I embraced life and “what if” was something I dreamed [...]
Saving money is serious business but this article inspired by Genworth Insurance takes a bit of a lighthearted look at how to save money with private mortgage insurance. When we bought our first home we paid $109,900 for it. It was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath older home with enough charm and possibilities for us [...]
From the creators of Ice Age comes a new animated feature film that opens on May 24th, 2013 titled EPIC! I love films like this that I can enjoy with my kids with great graphics, a captivating story, and engaging characters. After watching the preview I know this film has aspects the whole family will [...]
This article addresses the stress involved in traveling on vacation as it relates to identity theft and was inspired by Lifelock. It wasn’t until recently that I really can say that I travel a lot. And by “a lot” I mean a couple of times a year, which is a lot from someone who really [...]
This article features wellness-oriented shoes provided by Kalso Earth Shoe*. I’m not a big fan of shoes. I’d rather walk around barefoot or in slippers. Shoes are restricting. They make my feet feel less than free. And frankly I think sometimes shoes can affect the stress on your joints and make them hurt. Which is [...]
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of dio for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. We live in a time like no other. We can connect with an unlimited amount of people across the GLOBE simply by turning on our computers. Local takes on a whole new meaning and building relationships [...]
This guest post tackles the unique topic of learning to drive while being good to the environment as well. Post provided by PassSmart. With our carbon footprints getting bigger and bigger, it’s time to start thinking about more sustainable ways of living. Whether it’s recycling in the home, installing solar panels or ditching your gas-guzzling [...]
This fun playtime moment was made possible by Mattel and the Disney Princess Ariel’s Floating Fountain Playset. My daughter is part fish. She loves the water and will spend all night in the bathtub given the opportunity. She is taking swimming lessons and has taken to the water with such ease, eager to spend as much [...]
This post brought to you by White Cloud. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the side-effects of our focus on real food (instead of chemical filled processed food) is that it has also opened our eyes to the effect the products we use in our daily lives have on the environment. There are so [...]
This guest post that addresses the topic of transforming your walls after spring cleaning is provided by Signazon. Spring cleaning time is upon us! It seems like it was the beginning of the year yesterday. Easter just flew by, so if you haven’t started, accept it, whether you like it or not. Cleaning does have [...]
