Don't' Just Sit There… Do Something!

I have three nieces, all over the age of 12, and when I found this “activity list” on Pinterest, I immediately thought of them. This list is great for kids of all ages! This list also has some great ideas for families. With the summer between school years getting shorter, it seems, this is a quick activities list filled with great ideas – from chores (clean your room, learn to use the washing machine) to cooking sessions (cupcakes, pizzas), and crafts (make a bird feeder, make a rain water collector) to adventures (pretend you’re a knight, go to a museum). […]

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Time to Celebrate the Mothers in Your Life

Photo Source: Pinterest Mothers… where would we be without them, right? So in honor of all mothers, mine included, I’ve rounded up some great ideas for her special day. Lolly Jane blog has some great Mother’s Day ideas. You can check them out HERE. Photo Source: Lolly Jane Blog Food Opera blog has some pretty cool Mother’s Day gift ideas. Photo Source: foodopera.com Between now and Sunday, you have some time to put together a memorable handmade craft for you mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, or a friend who is a mother. Check out these crafty ideas. Photo Source: Mother’s […]

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Here Come Peter Cottontail

Easter is literally just around the corner, which means that parents will be filling Easter baskets full of goodies, dressing up their families in their extra special Sunday best, and preparing yummy feasts complete with ham and sweet potato casserole. So in honor of Easter, here are some Pinterest-ing ideas, from fashion and “bunny bait” to some great ideas of what to put in those plastic Easter eggs. You don’t have to just put small piece of candy in those plastic eggs. Here are some other great ideas that fit into those plastic eggs. Photo Source: growingupajeweledrose.com I enjoy yummy […]

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Testing QVC’s New Beauty Testtube

My QVC New Beauty testtube arrived today!!! First of all, I would like to say “thank you” to my mom, Virginia, for gifting me the coolest present ever! This testtube arrived with eight samples of various items available on QVC, along with a leaflet describing them. The eight samples include: Peter Thomas Roth mega-rich shampoo and conditioner; Ole Henriksen truth serum, which helps brighten the skin; Mally high shine liquid lipstick in Blossom; a small sample of Algenist genius ultimate anti-aging cream; Murad essential C-cleanser, featuring its patented antioxidant rich formula; St. Tropez self tan bronzing mousse; Doll 10 H2Glo […]

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30 Before 30

In my case, it would be “50 Before 50”, since I’m technically out of my 30s. Just typing that fact has made me feel officially OLD! I am up for some suggestions for 20 more things to do before I turn 50, so please send your suggestions to me! Still, this list is well-rounded and something I’m passing on to my three nieces in hopes that they will explore the world and live the life that I wish I had had the courage to live. Photo Source: Nikon and Nail Polish 1. Live in another country – This is still […]

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