Now that my kids are grumpy tweens and busybody teenagers, I pulled out my old external hard drive and imported a few Halloween Pictures from the old days. Keep in mind that anything before 2005 I have zero pictures of unless I it was the one album I evacuated with. I did not get a digital camera until 2006 and my Katrina pictures were ruined in the flood waters. In the first picture, I am honestly thinking this is 2005 which would be right after Hurricane Katrina and not 2006. But since I am Continue Reading
ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS Toy Giveaway Ends 5/3
The following is a Sponsored Post. Giveaway listed below is provided by Hasbro. All opions and thoughts are as always, my own. As a young child living in Los Angeles, my mother was extremely protective of us. Since she was a single mother for so many years, she was always working to provide for my older brother & I. This meant I spent a lot of time with my older brother and enjoyed playing with him every weekend when we were not in school. By playing, I mean playing with HIS toys. We played Continue Reading
Groupon Travel Deals- Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg Edition
All deals are according to Groupon: Foxfire Mountain Adventures – 1 $15 for Swinging Bridge Adventure for Two ($29.90 Value) Details: $15 for a 60-Minute Swinging Bridge Adventure for Two ($29.90 Value) The Bridge to Prosperity, the longest swinging bridge in America, sways slightly in the wind as intrepid adventurers traverse its 400-foot length. Anchored with more than 90 tons of concrete, the thrilling-but-safe bridge boasts a weight capacity of 24,000 pounds. After crossing Continue Reading
Spring Break Travel: Titanic Museum Attraction
You know I love the Smoky Mountains! I think I have blogged about the East Tennessee area at least a dozen times. In 2012 I was fortunate enough to travel to Pigeon Forge two separate times and visit one of Pigeon Forge's newer attractions: Titanic Museum Attraction. One thing I love about the area is that there are so many reasons to return to the Smoky Mountain region for years to come. I personally I visited the area 10 times & I have yet to grow tired of the area. Titanic Museum & Attraction Continue Reading
The Perfect Combo: Merci Chocolates & An Award Winning Giveaway #MerciAwards
Secret: I am NOT into television programming. I watch NO daytime television & very little prime-time television. I'm a Movie person! I love movies whether they are current or some of our best classics like Casablanca, Gone with the Wind and of course my all time favorite love story: An Affair to Remember. So it is no surprise that I am anxiously waiting for the Academy Awards to take place this weekend. But to me, it's not just about the movies, it's all about the winner's acceptance speech. I Continue Reading
Entertaining With a Purpose: Macy’s Heart of Haiti Collection
I was 11 years old when I made my first Thanksgiving Dinner. Strange for an 11 year old? Not for me. I have always loved to entertain, even as an eleven year old. So it is no shock that home decor and creating new recipes is on my list of hobbies. I am no stranger to Macy's Department Store. Recently you may have noticed my posts surrounding Macy's Culinary Council Cooking Demo Events in the New Orleans area. Every time I get a new email letting me know of an upcoming event, I am instantly on Continue Reading
Creative & Unique: Minted.com Inspiration Boards
Something Old, Something New board by Pixel 3. See more www.minted.com There are so many moments in our lives that we treasure. A wedding, the birth of a child or grandchild, or even a birthday. So much thought goes into every detail planning a specific life event and because of that, we celebrate. The celebration can also be time consuming. We want everything to be - Perfect. But perfection doesn't mean always have to be over the top. Perfection can be understated, simple, and Continue Reading
$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway Ends 2/28/12
Did you get that new purse you had your eye on or those precious earrins you had your heart set on? No? Well, Valentine's Day may have come and gone but the gifts can keep coming. If your interested in a fun giveaway look no further.Whether you had a sweetheart this year or not, it’s time to treat yourself with this $100 Amazon.com giveaway! This contest is open to US residents and runs from 02/18/13 – 02/28/13. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: Garagedoorrepair.com, an online tool Continue Reading
Finding a Springtime Connection #NIVEAmoments
Last night I recounted my Saturday off of work to my husband and it went something like this: "Today I made our family breakfast, cleaned house, did laundry, went grocery shopping, made lunch, went to church and went out to dinner with the family. I feel like I just worked my entire day off." My husband said, "Remember when you worked on Saturdays and you weren't able to do any of those things with us on the weekends?" He was right, regardless of what I was doing or how tedious my chores may Continue Reading
International Delight Light Iced Coffee-Delightfully Cafe’ Flan Recipe #LightIcedCoffee
I'm a huge coffee nut. I normally drink anywhere from 1-3 cups a day. Frappes, Cappuccinos, regular cup of Joe, I like them all. During the work week I normally have about 30 minutes to sit a drink a cup of coffee in peace before I head on over to work. To me, it is my few minutes of complete sanity. I sometimes I drink my coffee at home or other times I run to my favorite drive thru for a small specialty coffee or iced coffee. But running to the coffeehouse everyday can financially add up. To Continue Reading
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Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Marc Forgione- Entertaining Your Party Guests
Are you guilty of serving the same finger foods at your next party? I know I am. I love to cook especially for other people, but time is always an issue for me. I normally make my way to the market with the intentions of creating a variety of foods that can satisfy every palette, but I come home with the same party foods I always serve. This past weekend I was invited to attend a Macy's Culinary Council event in my area featuring Chef Marc Forgione. Most of us love to cook but feel like Continue Reading