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Gift Ideas for Teens -Academy Sports & Outdoors and Win a $100 Gift Card #ItsaDaisy #Shop #Ad

December 2, 2014 by Maria

Gift Ideas for Teens -Academy Sports & Outdoors  and Win a $100 Gift Card #ItsaDaisy #Shop #Ad

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #ItsaDaisy Now that my children are older, thinking of Christmas gifts ideas can becomes difficult. I can buy them the latest tech gadget but I'm always looking for ways to unplug and spend time outdoors. Between football season, baseball, softball and volleyball my kids are very active. But they also enjoy outdoor sports like archery or target practice using their air Continue Reading

Meeting Shaquille O’Neal & Upcoming Microsoft Store VIP Shopping Party 11/22 #MicrosoftLa

November 21, 2014 by Maria

Meeting Shaquille O’Neal & Upcoming Microsoft Store VIP Shopping Party 11/22 #MicrosoftLa

Recently I went to Microsoft's newest retail store at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana. With several Grand Opening Events, local residents were thrilled to have Microsoft in the New Orleans area. I can't blame them! We love technology and knowing that a Microsoft is nearby can help local businesses, young adults and families stay connected and productive. My children & I were so excited about this particular grand opening. Aside from loving Microsoft products, we are Continue Reading

Holiday Entertaining & Gift Giving with a Purpose – Heart of Haiti #GiftsThatGive #Ad

November 21, 2014 by Maria

Holiday Entertaining & Gift Giving with a Purpose – Heart of Haiti  #GiftsThatGive #Ad

Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and they provided me with this product for review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own The holidays are soon approaching and our focus will be on our family, friends and loved ones as we celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. My family and I have so much to be thankful for! Last Christmas my father had a successful quadruple bypass, my mother continues fights every day to over come depression and her demons and a Continue Reading

Money Saving Monday Series – 7 Items to Buy at Thrift Stores

September 22, 2014 by Maria

Money Saving Monday Series – 7 Items to Buy at Thrift Stores

Late July and every August is financially tight month. With back to school supplies, clothing, classroom fees and sports/club dues our family spends every September getting back on budget. This year my husband and I took an extra week (without pay) from work to go on a cruise with our children. Since we have zero credit card debt, we used our monthly surplus to make up for our loss of income in July. September my family is getting back on track and ready to start saving for the our fall Continue Reading

Freshen Your Bathroom: 3 Month Supply of Angel Soft with Fresh Lavender Scent #AngelSoftMami #ad

May 8, 2014 by Maria

Freshen Your Bathroom: 3 Month Supply of Angel Soft with Fresh Lavender Scent #AngelSoftMami #ad

Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and the maker of Angel Soft®. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Being a woman is had work! Everyday we juggle being a wife, mother, employee, student, daughter, caregiver, accountant, nurse and much more. That is a lot of responsibilities! Starting our day on the right foot is a must. To make my workday flow properly I have daily habits that help make my transition from alarm clock to time clock Continue Reading

A Christmas Gift Basket for the Cook on Your List

December 1, 2013 by Maria

If you are making your holiday gifts this year and you know someone that is a great chef, or at least likes to be in the kitchen, pamper them with a gift basket made for cooks- for under $30! Each of these pieces are easy to make, as well as inexpensive, and you could do the whole basket in less than two hours. Personalized Apron If you have some stencils and fabric paint, pick up an inexpensive apron and personalize it for the recipient. This can be done with a saying on the front, their Continue Reading

Must-Have Gadgets for Traveling Family

November 19, 2013 by Maria

All links contain redirect to an Amazon Affiliate link. Items chosen are based off of items I already have, want or highly rated in Amazon Looking for a creative gift for your loved one? Why not give them the gift of family travel?!? I would love to gift an experience of a lifetime but I'm short on cash. Ha!! Instead, I like to give those that travel, something you wouldn't buy for themselves when they took their new family journey. This list is part wish list, part items I love and those that Continue Reading

Frugal gifts for the Holidays – DIY Christmas Cinnamon Candle

November 15, 2013 by Maria

Frugal gifts for the Holidays – DIY Christmas Cinnamon Candle

Different scents have the power to cause you to recall pleasant and fond memories. The smell of a thunderstorm in April can make you think of spring, while pumpkins bring about memories of autumn. Christmas is a holiday that can have many scents associated to it such as peppermint candy canes, hot apple cider and cinnamon. With Christmas nearly upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to start reminiscing about holidays past, as well as the upcoming season. What better way to bring about fond Continue Reading

FALL in Love with Origami Owl®

October 4, 2013 by Maria

I love buying holiday gifts, but once I come home from work, shuttling the kids all over town & do my normal household chores I have ZERO energy to hit the shopping malls! So I decided to start my gift buying even earlier this year. So far I have 2-3 Christmas presents for my son and am working on my teen daughter. The women in my life are pretty easy to please but I always like to take it a step further. Since I like to tailor each gift for that specific person, I'm looking for new ideas Continue Reading

Justin Timberlake ‘The 20/20 Experience’ CD #JT2020 #Cbias

March 20, 2013 by Maria

Ever since I was little I wanted to be a singer. I had big dreams of singing on a large stage somewhere. I could see my name in bright lights! I just needed... my big break. But when I was 10 years old, I realized I had no talent whatsoever! I'm not kidding, I'm a horrible singer. But my lack of talent didn't keep me away from my love for music. Over the years I have been to dozens of live concerts and have bought numerous Cd's. Yes, I still buy Cd's. One of my all-time musical crushes is Continue Reading

The Perfect Combo: Merci Chocolates & An Award Winning Giveaway #MerciAwards

February 23, 2013 by Maria

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

February 21, 2013 by Maria

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

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FREE SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass valid through December 31, 2012 for Unlimited Admission to both parks

TweetShareLike this post? Please share! Are you planning a trip to Busch Gardens or Sea World this Summer 2012? Seaworld and Busch Gardens is offering kids ages 5 and younger a FREE SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Preschool Pass valid through December 31, 2012 for unlimited admission to both parks. What a great deal for families!! […]

Educational Travel In The Smokies #BayouTravel

TweetShareLike this post? Please share! For many families summer travel is the perfect way to recharge our batteries from the stressors of work and school. My family has been traveling to the Smoky Mountains every November for the past ten years. We love the area! For my family, traveling to the area is a great […]

Cruise Travel: Top Tips for Cruising With Children #BayouTravel

Cruise Travel: Top Tips for Cruising With Children #BayouTravel

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