Yes, I know this is a hot topic. I know that there are MANY different views about what is wrong and right and some of you may WILL disagree with me. But, this is my blog, and this is something that has been eating at me for quite a while. I was reminded this morning by a radio station "Dear Mommy Squad" letter how there are so many … [Read more...]
US News Ranks the Best Overall Diets
US News, A World Report has ranked the Best Overall Diets and I thought it was quite interesting so I am sharing! The top of the list is the DASH diet -- which I had never even heard of! Second is the TLC Diet, followed by a three way tie for third place: Mayo Clinic, Mediterranean and Weight Watchers. You can read more here … [Read more...]
Don’t Forget to Thank Your Postman!
When you shop online a lot your postman and UPS driver can be your best friend! I mean, seriously -- without them we would have major problems ;) Especially if you request a lot of the freebies, free magazine subscriptions and take advantage of lots of the great deals I post about. Take a moment to give thanks back and leave a little treat! … [Read more...]
Have you Spoken to your Kids about the Shooting in CT?
I wasn't planning on telling my 6 year old daughter about the shooting in CT. I think we all inherently want to protect our kids from things like this. I know I don't want my daughter feeling unsafe in school. It was brought to my attention when I was reading an article earlier today that whether we tell them or not, they are most likely going … [Read more...]
26 Moments that Restored our Faith in Humanity this Year
Like most of the country, I am still reeling from the events of yesterday. While every time we hear of these atrocities they always hurt, this one has hit a place in my heart that I just cannot describe. These are our children. The innocent. The future of our society. I can't even tell you how many tears I have cried over the last 24 hours. … [Read more...]
What is YOUR Ideal Car? #KiaHoliday
I have posted a bit about traveling over the past couple of months. Between Top Tips for Road Trips and Traveling for the Holidays... my next thought was what is the "ideal" car? I haven't actually even thought too much about it. Sure there are fancy schmancy cars out there that I would LOVE to have and would probably fit the bill of "ideal" … [Read more...]
Would you Take It All? Howie Mandel’s New Game Show
Sometimes when I blog I will half watch a show/half blog in the evenings. Last night after The Voice, I didn't change the channel and this new game show that Howie Mandel is hosting came on called "Take it All". I was intrigued and left it on. The basic gist of this game show is it is supposed to be a "bigger" version of the classic White … [Read more...]
Hotel Home: Preparing For Guests for the Holidays
Be the best host to your out of town guests for any event or holiday by mastering the art of comfort and clean on every level. Big holidays and events bring family and friends together, sometimes turning your house into a hotel. Be prepared and leave guests happy. Guest Bathroom Make sure the bathroom is clean. Windex the mirrors, clean … [Read more...]
A Snowy Holiday Road Trip – Share Your’s! #KiaHoliday
Well it may not have been as eventful as what happens in movies like Little Miss Sunshine or National Lampoon’s Vacation – no dead bodies anyway – but I will never forget the holiday road trip my family took from Albuquerque to Portland one Christmas in the 1990's. The twins, my youngest sister and brother, had flown ahead to our grandparent’s, so … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Grinched: How To Avoid Scammers this Holiday Season
Scammers share the holiday season with buyers and retailers as their biggest and busiest time of year. It's a bit jading to think about, with the giving spirit and hype of buying the latest and greatest gifts, scammers prey on average people the most during this time of year. How can you be protected? When it comes to deals … [Read more...]