With spring in full swing and summer well on it's way it's the perfect time to start gearing up for all of those activities that the weather has been too cold for. During the seemingly endless winter we've just endured I dreamed of such activities like swimming, taking long walks, indulging in sports and even taking hikes with my hubby.Each of these little dreams of mine that have taken root while I've been cooped up during the winter months are a great way to celebrate summer Continue Reading
My “Not-So Perfect” Holiday Memory + Luvs Prize Pack Giveaway Ends 12/23 #LuvsLeakFreeHoliday #Ad
Disclaimer: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Luvs. All opinions are 100% mine. The Holidays can be stressful especially when you have little ones. This year it seems like our two children have asked Santa for almost zilch! I should be thrilled right? Somehow it makes me sad. I remember those days when my littles were running around the Christmas tree in diapers and trying to yank all my pretty ornaments off of my beautiful tree. I miss those days! Continue Reading
Top 12 Must Have Microsoft Products #BayouTravel
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to interview a Microsoft Executive during his recent visit to New Orleans. New Orleans will soon be home to the 2nd Microsoft Retail Store in Louisiana. The Grand Opening of Micorsoft's newest retail store located inside Lakeside Shopping Center, will have it's grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 14 at 10:30 a.m. In addition to the ribbon cutting ceremony, customers will have the opportunity to purchase a Toshiba Encore 8-inch 32GB Continue Reading
Letting My Artistic Side Show at Paint Nite®
Disclosure: My friend & I received complimentary tickets to the event we attended. All opinions are thoughts are my own. I love getting together with my friends in any environment! But with a job, kids afterschool and after work activities making time for a girl's night out is almost impossible to plan. Recently a friend and I were invited to attend a local Girl's Night Out Paint Nite event. Don't worry, it's not just for the ladies, men were also on hand. At a Paint Nite event you can Continue Reading
Microsoft Grand Opening: Lakeside Shopping Center +Xbox One Event w/star Shaquille O’Neal #NOLA
It's no secret that my family are sports lovers and very competitive! So when I heard that Shaquille O’Neal was coming to Lakeside Mall to celebrate the Grand Opening (I'll be attending as well) of 2nd Microsoft Retail store in Louisiana this November, I couldn't pass on the opportunity! Tech and sports? It's like a dream, right! Anyway as a techie, not only will you get to learn about the new Microsoft store BUT you will have the opportunity to purchase the Toshiba Encore 2 WT8 32GB Continue Reading
Being Active with Gravity Defyer – Advance Footwear Technology #Ad
Disclosure: Product was issued to facilitate this post. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. Please see this site's disclosure section for more information. My husband & I suffer from 2 different types of pain. I suffer from back pain from being born with Spina Bifida Occulta and being involved in 2 car accidents at a young age. My husband on the other hand is on his feet all day and suffer from heel pain. Our podiatrist mentioned that changing our shoes regularly (every 3 Continue Reading
Keeping Your Teen Connected with the AT&T Pre-Paid Samsung Galaxy Express #GoPhone #Spon
DISCLOSURE: This post is sponsored. All products mentioned and reviewed on this page are compliments of AT&T. All opinions of the products are my own. I have been a AT&T mobile phone customer for over 10 years. One reason I chose AT&T, aside from being the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network is convenience and low price. So when my teen first requested a mobile phone i simply added an additional line with no data. The phone was simply "just for emergencies". Once my teenage 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
Dinner Dilemma & My Saving Grace #MarcosFreshSpinach #Ad
I would be lying if I said that dinnertime is fuss free! My family is not picky at all, it's life that become dramatic. I work Monday - Friday and get home around 5:30p.m almost everyday. Occasionally I stay late to wrap up a few loose ends but for the most part my family needs me home at 5:30. My husband does most of the after-school taxi driver routine for our 9 & 13 year old. One day this week my daughter had a Jr. high School softball double header (last games of the season) followed by Continue Reading
Win a Custom Digital Party Pack from AHHA Party Designs
I love to include fun, attractive graphics on my blog. While it takes me 30 minutes to do a simple graphic (even longer to create a simple printable) others can create the Mona Lida is minutes! Ashlee Moll, Owner/Creator at AHHA Party Designs, specializes in custom party design. Whether you are planning a birthday party or large event, graphics play an important role in the overall look and feel of the event. Design can make an average party become over the top with custom water bottles, Continue Reading
Makeup Bag Essentials for a Natural Look
Creating a natural look with makeup is one of the easiest looks to accomplish because you are just trying to enhance your everyday appearance rather than change it with a huge application of makeup. In order to create an easy to put together, natural look of essentials that you can keep in your makeup bag for everyday use, look for items that are as close to your skin color as possible. Look for these fab finds to help you put together the perfect makeup bag essentials to create a natural Continue Reading
Healthy Frying with Philips Airfryer
Disclosure: I received a complimentary Philips Airfryer in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own and can not be influenced in any way. I'm a kitchen gadget girl! I love anything that can make my life easier by saving me time and money especially during the workweek. Once thing I have learned over the years is that I can't expect to create a detailed dinner menu for my family during the work week. Between after school functions, arriving home from at 5:30p.daily Continue Reading