In our family, we cook a lot of chicken and one of our favorite meals is Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rice Pilaf and Asparagus. Having a big family, Frank and I like to shop for the best cuts of meat and freshest produce at a great price. We know we’ll find what we’re looking [...]
We live here on the Central Coast and I have several friends who are avid Mustangs fans. That’s right – Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo is our local college and they have both a men’s and women’s basketball team! We were excited to turn ESPN on and watch our local team play their [...]
Have you heard about the Balance Rewards Program at Walgreens? I have the Walgreens App on my phone and it is so easy to use! Not to mention how many different things you can do with the app – all from your iPhone, iPad, or Android. You can order photos, refill prescriptions, find coupons, check [...]
“I’m looking over a four leaf clover that I overlooked before. First is the sunshine, the second is rain. Third is the roses that bloom in the lane. There’s no need explaining, the one remaining, is somebody I adore. I’m looking over a four leaf clover that I overlooked before.” Every time I think of [...]
When I was a young girl, I remember the excitement there was around watching the Academy Awards (aka the Oscars) as a family! We’d usually order pizza, eat popcorn and snack on goodies while watching the stars walk up the stage in their beautiful gowns and well-pressed tuxes to receive their award. These were experiences [...]
I grew up with the Kleenex® brand in my home and now, as a mother myself, I make sure that our home is stocked with this durable and soft brand of tissues. Kleenex® is there for me and my family, whether it be a cold, allergies, or special moments in our life. Kleenex® helps reduce the spread [...]
I love decorating for baby showers, birthday parties, holidays and special events, so when I had the opportunity to create a Seductive Tablescape for Two, I was all over it! I have looked through Moll Anderson’s new book, Seductive Tables for Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance so many times! There were so many different [...]
Red Carpet, cameras, bright lights, gorgeous dresses, celebrities, music….the Grammys! I travel down to Los Angeles all the time for social media events, but this past Sunday was one of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in my blogging career. It was absolutely priceless! When I received the invitation to attend the Red Carpet Event [...]
Growing up, I had fond memories of tea. I remember my mom starting her morning every day with a cup of tea. I would watch her as she unwrapped her tea bag, poured boiling water into her mug, and let it steep. Then after about 5 minutes, she would remove the tea bag, add milk [...]
Growing up, I was constantly told by my parents, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” I can easily say that as a parent myself, our kids do have breakfast every day before going to school. It isn’t typically eggs, bacon, and pancakes though. It’s usually cereal, milk and gogurts – because those [...]
It’s been a long day and you’re hungry but don’t feel like standing over the stove for an hour, cooking a yummy meal for dinner. What do you do? The answer to your dilemma is the all-new Campbell’s Skillet Sauces! They are easy-to-make, yummy, and budget-friendly! How does it work? All you do is cook [...]
2013 is here, which means it’s a new year with new goals! One of those goals is to build our savings. I don’t know about you, but utility bills can be a piece of mail I dread opening, especially around the holidays. With a big family, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone [...]
“Wish they all could be California girls……” I’m a California girl through and through – and even more so a Southern California girl. I grew up in Southern California, near the big city of Los Angeles – the city where many things can happen! You’ll find all kinds of things to do with your family [...]
The holidays are here and Nestlé Coffee-Mate has some really yummy flavors out for a limited time. I headed to Walmart and picked up my favorite – French Vanilla – and then a flavor I had not tried before – Peppermint Mocha. I had the task of creating a coffee drink at home with my [...]
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A Big Love for Bigelow Tea #AmericasTea #cbias
When I was growing up, I remember my mom drinking hot tea every morning on her way to work. Part of my enjoyment of drinking warm tea is those constant reminders and memories I have of her when I drink it. Bigelow Tea is one of my favorite brands of tea and I was super [...]