If you're a regular reader, you know that I do a lot of product reviews (and giveaways) on my blog. I've had the privilege of working with great brands like Disney, Sony, Bass Pro, and Radisson Suites. I love experiencing the newest products that are out on the market and sharing the pros + cons […]
Have you ever wanted to work from home on a part-time basis? Perhaps one of the following scenarios describes you: You are working full-time, but want to scale back your hours due to the upcoming birth of a baby or a desire to spend more time with your school-age children. You are a full-time SAHM, […]
I drink one soda...about every six months. That sweet sticky carbonated stuff just isn't my favorite. I also don't drink beer. In fact, I've never even tasted it. The smell alone keeps me away. So - when I go to parties, the coolers usually don't hold anything that tantalizes my taste buds. Coke? Yuck. Diet […]
As a little girl, I remember that a birthday party just wasn't complete without a little party bag to give out to each guest. The goody bags weren't necessarily extravagant, but they were fun to put together and to pass out at the end of the party to say "thank you" for coming. My friends […]
I have three favorite appetizers to make when I host parties or am asked to bring one to a baby shower, sporting event, or other get-together: Classic Deviled Eggs Vegetable Tray with Ranch Dressing Spinach Dip in a Bread Bowl All three are tasty, easy to prepare, and relatively healthy. I especially love preparing deviled […]
Once Upon A Time...there was a children's boutique in San Antonio that made a little girl very happy. The boutique? Sugarplum Dreams. The little girl? My 2-year-old daughter. The scene? Two exquisitely wrapped gifts with a princess costume, a matching cloak, and a box of shortbread cookies inside. Sugarplum Dreams is a family company (owned […]
When my husband was a little boy, his aunt always bought him a pair of shoes on his birthday. And not just any pair of shoes. A high-quality pair of shoes. As he got older, she even let him in on the shopping process and he was given the opportunity to select a pair of […]
When it comes to birthday gifts for 0-2 year olds, books can't be beat. They're fun for kids...and for parents too! Books provide hours of entertainment. They won't add to the mountain of bulky toys in the toy box. Plus, they're educational and they inspire parents to spend quality time with their wee ones. Give […]