EASY Felt Leaf and Pom Pom Napkin Ring Holders {DIY}

How to make an EASY Felt Leaf and Pom Pom Napkin Ring Holder for the Fall/holiday season is a craft that’s relatively inexpensive and easy, but looks amazing.    There’s just something about how the colors and elements of Fall that go together that is so lovely and pleasing to the eye.  You’ll only need a few items, too!   […]

Felt Pumpkin Napkin Rings {DIY Decor}

How to make DIY Felt Pumpkin Napkin Rings for Halloween or even Fall is a craft that’s relatively inexpensive and easy, but looks amazing.  There’s just something about how the colors and elements that go together that is so lovely and pleasing to the eye.  You’ll only need a few items, too!   So, go gather some felt, ribbon, sewing machine and […]

Ring in the New Year at Knott’s Berry Farm! {TICKET GIVEAWAY}

If you love Knott’s Berry Farm, then ringing in the New Year at the park with all the bells and whistles should be on your radar.  Knott’s New Year’s Eve Event is the perfect family-friendly PARTY with entertainment that sounds like it’s going to knock my socks off.  The parks hours are extended from 10 AM […]

AWAY & BACK: Family Friendly and Heartwarming

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hallmark Hall of Fame for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Mark your calendars!  A heartwarming, family friendly film that brings adventure, humor and romance is coming our way!  Staring Jason Lee and Minka Kelly, the premier of Hallmark Hall of Fame‘s AWAY & […]

Dine in California This Month!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of California Restaurant Month for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. California Restaurant Month is THIS month, the perfect time to treat yourself to dinner out, don’t you think?  {{smiling}}  California has fresh seasonal offerings that you definitely don’t want to miss.  Just about anywhere you […]

Mexican Cuisine in CA #DineCalifornia

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of California Restaurant Month for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. One of the things I love most about living in California is the FOOD.  We have really, really great food, and since the population is so diverse, we have a wonderful selection of cuisines […]

Breakfast Casserole Recipes Perfect for the Holidays

FoodNetwork.com knows How to Make Breakfast Casserole Recipes Perfect for the Holidays.  These five recipes are perfect to serve on Christmas morning, or anytime during the holiday festivities, really!   Make the night before and serve in the morning so you don’t have to stress in the AM!  Happy Holidays, y’all! Pancake Breakfast Casserole – This casserole makes breakfast […]

Kid Friendly Easter Dessert Recipes

FoodNetwork.com knows How to Make Kid Friendly Easter Dessert Recipes that look fabulous.  These three recipes are perfect to make with your kiddos and would make perfect centerpieces for you table before you eat them.   Happy Easter, y’all! Easter Bunny Cake – This Easter Bunny Cake is sure to be a crowd pleaser and can double […]

Successful Holiday Entertaining with Swiffer BISSELL® SteamBoost™ + {Giveaway}!

This is a Sponsored steam mop review and giveaway written by me on behalf of  Swiffer BISSELL® STEAMBOOST™. Successful Holiday Entertaining always begins and ends with clean.  I’ve always been a sucker for clean floors, so I was thrilled to hear about the new Swiffer BISSELL® STEAMBOOST™ steam mop perfect for making my floors shine before, during, […]

Batman Live Black Carpet Appearances

Production premiers are always so much fun, and the Los Angeles debut of Batman Live was no exception.  Emma and I were lucky enough to be able to cover the Black Carpet of Batman Live this past Thursday before the opening of the much anticipated Batman Live. Batman Live Black Carpet The Black Carpet Event […]

Batman Live Takes Los Angeles By Storm

Batman Live debuted at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for a limited run on Thursday as the show travels through the United States after a successful and acclaimed run in the United Kingdom, Europe and Latin America.  It couldn’t have come to America at a better time because Super Hero’s are SO in, at […]

Wordful Wednesday – Disney Studios

Wordful Wednesday 411: Wordful Wednesday is like Wordless Wednesday, except WITH words.  It’s for those of us that just cannot be wordless, no matter how much we try.  Add my Wordful Wednesday badge to your post (right side bar under “WW”) if you really want to make me happy, and then add your post link […]

An Interview with Odeya Rush #TheOddLifeofTimothyGreen

When I was offered the opportunity to interview Odeya Rush, an actress in the soon-to-be released Disney movie, The Odd Life of Timothy Green with my children, I jumped at the chance.  I thought it would be a fabulous opportunity for us to do something we don’t every day, and I was right.  Interviewing Odeya Rush was […]

Upon our doorstep appeared……

This is a picture of Grace…..she had the opportunity to carol at a nursing center and in a parade. Although she is MY caroler, she is not one of the carolers I talk about below. In my mind, I have memories archived of Christmases past. This year, we had a caroling experience that will be […]