slow mornings, simple joys

When you are married to a Hispanic the one thing you learn pretty early on is how to throw a proper fiesta. that includes making sure there is plenty of spicy foods because they love their spicy foods. however my stomach cannot take anything hotter than a mild sausage patty (ironic I know.) So how…

I am a sucker for a good handbag, always have been. In fact I have dozens of them and when I reached out to Twisted Orchid and they told me I could pick a bag to review I was more than thrilled. Not to mention hoping it would arrive on a day hubby was not…

Ivana B Skinny Cocktails are 100 calorie (I know, right!) drinks that come in three great flavors; Margarita, Cosmopolitan and Appletini.  Each of the drinks are wine-base which allows them to be sweeter and sold at grocery and chain stores. The wine also keeps the calories low which makes them THE drink of sophisticated women…

  Wedding and bridal shower season is currently in full force. If you are getting married or planning a shower or even just planning a party you will need to think about favors for your guests. What sort of item(s) are you planning on giving them? Well I have found just the place to search…

It’s the time of year when people are heading out and camping. I have never really done much camping in the past but this year we decided we would take the kids. Since we live within a state park we figured this would be the way to go. When I started looking for camping gear…

As a homeschool teacher I am always looking for fun ways to have lessons and games that help my children learn. Anything that can be used from an early age is always a plus with me.  That is why I was especially excited to try out my new Early Learning Game Cards made by Child…

  Adore Me, the wonderful lingerie company that I reviewed recently is having a giveaway! Be sure to head over and enter for your chance to win a lingerie set or babydoll of your choice.   Ends April 28, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST.

  Today’s What to Wear Wednesday is a bit different, it’s Sound Beginnings! Just what is Sound Beginningsyou ask. Well it is a soft fabric band with built-in speakers that allows pregnant women to play music to their unborn baby.  It also allows you to listen to the music at the same time. It is…

Drs. Laura Jana and Jennifer Shu, who also wrote “Heading Home with Your Newborn”), continue to bring “peas and harmony” to family meals with practical advice gleaned from their experience both as pediatricians and as moms in their new book, Food Fights, 2nd Edition.