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
Are You Prepared For a Travel-Related Emergency? #BayouTravel
When you head out on the open road for a trip, are you truly prepared for a travel-related emergency? If you are, then you are in the minority. The vast majority of travelers are taking some serious chances out there. Few people stop and take the time to actually consider the worst and it can lead to some horrific situations. Oddly enough, the preparations are rather easy if you take the time to do them. Here are five important steps towards being prepared for a travel-related Continue Reading
Secrets Revealed: Airline Booking Tips #BayouTravel
When you are taking a trip or vacation and you realize you are going to fly, there is a better than average chance you are going to feel some stress about it. Whether you are stressed about the flying itself or simply about the costs involved, flying is not always easy for us. While there is nothing easy about getting over a fear of flying, finding a great airline rate is an easy fix for sure. Here are some airline booking tips to make sure you get the best rate possible: Make the middle Continue Reading
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
It’s Here! The Sims™ 4 Now Available and More Creative Than EVER #TheSims4 #CollectiveBias #shop
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TheSims4 #CollectiveBias #shop The great thing about having older children if playing with their toys. In my case, we're talking the new The Sims™ 4 which launched this September in the U.S. Both my teen daughter and my son love The Sims Series. In case you're not familiar, The Sims 4 is a life simulation game which takes the characters you create and allows their Continue Reading
Join the Club – Uncorked Ventures Explorations Wine Club
Disclosure: Complimentary wine was used in order to facilitate this post. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. Please see website's disclosure section for additional information. My husband & I enjoy a bottle of wine from time to time, mostly on the weekends. As often as we drink a bottle of wine you would think we were more adventurous with our selections. Despite educating ourselves by visiting several wineries during our recent travels, we tend to stick to our favorites when Continue Reading
Clean, Ultimate Clean + Giveaway Cascade Platinum Gift Basket #CascadeShiningReviews #DDDivas
This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.Read Disclosure section for more information. As women we work practically 16 hours a day! Between my regular full-time job, being a blogger and being the CEO of my household there is very little time for a do-over especially when it comes to chores. So when I'm doing chores I need to make sure I'm using the best Continue Reading
Looking at Ivy Leagues Schools this year? Consider College & University Travel #BayouTravel
Parents of high school juniors and seniors with plans of attending an Ivy League school should make plans as soon as possible to tour the schools, facilities, and areas. An Ivy League education is a dream come true for most. Having excelled in high school to the point where this is a real possibility is an accomplishment in itself. The admissions processes for these schools are extensive and complex. Touring the campuses prior to applying can help narrow the list of options and reduce the stress Continue Reading
Planning an Upcoming Camping Trip? Camping Trip Organization Tips #BayouTravel
Planning a camping trip, particularly one that will go on for longer than a weekend can take a lot of work. There are a lot of supplies that you need when camping that you would not normally take with you on a trip. All of this extra “stuff” means that you need to be pretty organized in order to fit everything in the car, and to make sure you don't forget anything. The camping organization tips below can help you pack quickly and take the stress out of planning your next camping trip. Make a Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Snack Options for Your Next Road Trip #ComidasFaciles #CollectiveBias
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertisers. All opinions are mine alone.#ComidasFaciles #CollectiveBias When you hit the road for a family road trip, expenses can really pile up. One of the most serious expenses can be food because the vast majority of travelers grab food on the go. Whether you have a car full of kids or it is just you, planning your snack options and meals on the go can help save your family time and money especially with when Continue Reading
Finding ME Time + a Angel Soft® with Fresh Lavender Scent #AngelSoftMami #Spon
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. Now that my children are older, finding ME time is never a second thought. But I did go through stages where I felt like my live was always about my kids. That's not a bad thing, but having some Mommy only time is very important. I had to learn to let the little things go. By that I mean, taking a bubble bath while the kids are awake is Continue Reading
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