Each year I start asking my husband for his holiday wish list several months before Christmas. As expected, I always get the same response, "Oh I don't need anything and don't really want anything specific..." And each year he manages to amaze me with his incredibly thoughtful gifts for me on Christmas morning. My schedule in December was very busy and I was running out of time to shop for my husband's gift. With out anything specific in mind this year I turned to the Best Buy Read More... {Read More...}
Finish your holiday shopping at the Carter’s Friends & Family event
I participated in an Influencer Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Carters. I received a gift card to facilitate my shopping trip and to thank me for participating. I have been shopping at Carter's for my daughter her entire life. I can always count on quality, great prices, and super cute clothing options when I walk into the store. This is my favorite time of year to shop at Carter's because of the extra savings. I finished my holiday shopping for my daughter at Read More... {Read More...}
Holiday shopping safety tips for women
As I was out shopping alone during Black Friday, my mind started wandering back to what I had learned as a justice student in college. With so many more shoppers out during the holiday season, criminal activity in parking lots also increases. After sitting through so many psychology classes focusing on criminal behavior and studying crime statistics for several years, by habit there are a few safety precautions I take when walking though parking lots. Be aware of your surroundings. Read More... {Read More...}
Library Book Tote from My Next Style {tutorial and giveaway}
I knew instantly what I would make with all the crafting supplies I recently received from My Next Style. My daughter and I spend a lot of time at the library together. She loves books and asks to visit the library almost daily. I am very excited about her curiosity for exploring new books and have a difficult time explaining why we can't bring more than 10 books home each visit. Our new book tote solved the problem for me. She fully understands she can only Read More... {Read More...}
DownEast Basics and Vintage Rose Wraps for SoFabCon
I just returned home from an amazing few days in Arkansas for SoFabCon, the Collective Bias Social Fabric conference. I spent time with friends and made many new connections. I'll share more on all the fun I had later. Leading up to the conference I was focused on what I was planning to wear. It should come as no surprise that I shopped at one of my favorite stores, DownEast Basics, to find the perfect outfit for Saturday. Shopping was fun and I found a few Read More... {Read More...}
Spring Decor – Smell the Flowers Frame {Win a $500 shopping spree from DownEast Home}
What does Spring in your home look like? Living in Arizona, we usually see the sunshine all through the year but Spring is definitely my favorite season. Our extreme heat in the summer makes me want to spend every day outside when we have our beautiful spring weather. My daughter has always loved smelling flowers and I can't seem to stop photographing those moments. A couple of years ago I made a frame with one of my favorite photos of her. I painted an Read More... {Read More...}
New Trent Car Charger {review & giveaway}
Our family is constantly on the go and a lot of time is spent in the car getting from one place to the next. Our weekends are usually spent doing fun family activities and sometimes that means hours in the car for road trips. At just four years old, my daughter is completely comfortable in the car entertaining herself. She has a big collection of educational electronics that usually come with us if our travel time exceeds a couple of hours. Although we have two charging Read More... {Read More...}
DownEast Basics on Pinterest {Spring 2013}
It's no secret that I love DownEast Basics. The comfort and versatility in their clothes is great for me because I'm always on the run. Comfort and style are important, but being a frugal mommy makes quality a top priority. The very first time I shopped there I purchased a short sleeved cardigan and jeans. They have been through my washing machine hundreds of times and are still in excellent condition. Last year I wore my cardigan on picture day Read More... {Read More...}
Forgot your charger or can’t find an outlet? No problem with the New Trent iTorch External Battery Charger {review and giveaway}
One of the most difficult tasks for me is keeping a fully charged phone. Between going to work, running errands, attending events, and being mommy I rarely ever stop to make sure my iPhone is charged. It seems I'm always in the worst possible positions with a dead battery and I always think to myself, "I wish I could charge my phone right here, right now." I'll never have a moment like that again because of my new external battery charger. The New Trent iTorch Read More... {Read More...}
Fairytale Brownies Magic Morsels {Bite Size Tasteful Temptations} Giveaway
If you live in Arizona you are probably already familiar with Fairytale Brownies, one of my favorite local businesses. Their story is great and shares why they are committed to bringing an unbelievably high level of customer services while sharing their delicious brownies! Having a four year old daughter that loves sweets, it's difficult for me to keep any treats in our pantry at home. I have a completely different perspective on brownies in our house after receiving a box of Read More... {Read More...}
