This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #BestSummerBBQ #CollectiveBias Even though it is crazy hot here in Arizona during the summer, it is still grilling season. Cooking outside is fun and the results are so very tasty. One grilling truth is that it is […]
How Music Makes My Life Better (Gift Basket Tutorial and Free Printable)
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #ExpressUrSelfie #CollectiveBias Music is an important part of my life. It is woven into my day-to-day routines, my relationships, my hobbies, my personality, and my faith. Music can bring me from the depths of sadness and raise […]
Spring Cleaning: Making Your Home Your Castle
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyPledgeCastle #CollectiveBiasWith about half the square footage of the average American home, it is fair to say I live in a small house. It might seem like quite an exaggeration to call my home my castle, but seeing […]
Hosting a Championship Worthy Basketball Party
I love basketball because it is such a fast paced game and there is hardly ever a dull moment. If you combine the fun of basketball with family, friends, and tasty food and drinks, you will easily have a championship worthy basketball party. When we have people over to watch basketball, I like to have […]
Unbound: Empowering Women Across the Globe
As an American woman, I have had opportunities that many women around the world will never have. These opportunities have included receiving an education from an early age and the freedom to choose between a full-time career, staying at home, or a combination of both. In addition to intellectual opportunities, I have an advantage over many […]
5 Creative Ways to Afford Sponsoring a Child
As I sit and write this post I am in the beautiful heart of Merida, Mexico. I spent the day visiting families who have (or are waiting for) sponsors. I saw how sponsorship has changed lives and saved families. I met a young woman who is about to graduate with her degree in engineering, thanks […]
PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Ticket Giveaway {Arizona}
Great news PBR lovers! PBR is returning to Arizona on March 5 and March 6 and this is your chance to win 4 tickets to the event on Saturday, March 5! The PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will return to the Talking Stick Resort Arena (formerly US Airways Center), with the “toughest men on dirt” as they […]
Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse Will Pay You Back this Holiday Season
I love receiving gift cards for my favorite restaurants, especially around Christmas when every dollar really counts. I also love giving gift cards to the people I love. Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse have just made giving and receiving gift cards even merrier. From now until December 24, the following gift card bonuses are in effect: Olive […]
Real Kids Shades – Serious Eye Protection and Style
I talk a lot about the importance of making sure your kiddos wear sunblock. I grew up as a fair-skinned redhead in Arizona, before the widespread use of sunblock. I know the risks. However, parents (myself included) often slack off when it comes to protecting our children’s eyes. Did you know that, unlike skin cells, eye […]
Olive Garden and MasterChef Junior – A Partnership You Can Taste
Olive Garden is a favorite dining destination in my family. My husband seems to be addicted to the bread sticks and Alfredo sauce, while my kiddos seem to love everything. I really enjoy the eggplant Parmesan as well as the fact that the kid’s meals are large enough to satisfy my growing 12 year old. […]
PlantBottle Technology – A Look at the Dasani Green Bottle Cap Water Bottle
This post is sponsored by Dasani & The Coca-Cola Company. Recycling has grown and changed quite a bit during my lifetime. I can remember when recycling was just about making money by collecting cans. Today there are seemingly endless recycling options but in my home I tend to focus on recycling plastics. The reason for […]
Celebrating Shelter Dogs and How You Can Help – #PedigreeGives
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PedigreeGives #CollectiveBias Life is better with a dog. Who else loves you unconditionally and thinks you are the most fantastic person ever? The days in my life where I have not had a dog are very small in […]
