Happy Day

We had such a blast today. The oil stayed away, the waves were huge, and two kids and two mamas 'bout near wore themselves out playing at the beach. Not to mention that, thanks to the all the sand, I feel more exfoliated than I have in ages. … [Continue reading]

You May Notice A Bit Of A Theme

When it comes to planning for a trip, I could win some sort of list-making award. It's part of the fun for me, the getting-ready-to-go, and I like to categorize and prioritize and memorize everything that needs to be done. I like to think that … [Continue reading]

When Life Gives You Oil, Add A Little Vinegar And Make A Lovely Vinaigrette

I've been trying really hard to remain upbeat about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. I keep thinking that something - SURELY, SOMETHING - will be able to stop the leak. I keep thinking that maybe the winds will shift and the oil will move … [Continue reading]

Two New Giveaways

All righty, people. I posted two new giveaways a little bit ago, and there's a bit of a gift card theme. There's a $50 Visa gift card up for grabs (courtesy of BlogHer) on this Tropicana Juicy Rewards giveaway. And there's a $100 Visa gift card … [Continue reading]

The Ultimate Wedding Sunday Giveaway

This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and WE tv. I like to think that I wasn't a high-maintenance bride-to-be. Oh, I had my moments - like when I couldn't decide on an everyday china pattern and when I didn't feel like anything in my closet was … [Continue reading]

Tropicana Juicy Rewards – Post 5

This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Tropicana. When it comes to orange-flavored breakfast foods, I'm a decided fan. Orange rolls with cream cheese icing? Sure. Orange scones with cranberries? Yes, please. Orange banana smoothie? Oh, I … [Continue reading]