I recently returned from a Social Shopper Media Conference called SoFabCon in Bentonville, Arkansas. Since I am about 10 hours away from Bentonville, Arkansas we decided driving from the New Orleans area would be cost efficient. Traveling to Arkansas we encountered heavy rain, wind and the probability of snow so we truly couldn't enjoy it's beauty. But when returning to New Orleans, we saw Arkansas through a whole new light. Isn't the location beautiful? I wish we would have had an Continue Reading
Connect With Family Using the textPlus App #llblog
This post is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own & can not be influenced. They say "Home is where the heart is" but sometimes being at home isn't always a possible. Being a blogger, I sometimes have to travel out of state without my family. Naturally I can connect with family on social media, but sometimes you want to hear your loved ones voice or have a private quick conversation as time permits. As connected as I may be to my mobile device, my entire family isn't as connected do Continue Reading
Last Minute Travel Packing Tips Plus Gulf Island Waterpark Giveaway #Nola #GulfCoast
Like many bloggers I occasionally attend a few events throughout the year that requires me to leave for an occasional conference or blogger event. In May I have 2 trips scheduled which requires me to leave for a few days. With blogging, my regular daytime job and the kids/husband responsibilities my time, like many mothers, is stretch to full capacity. Although I am excited for my trips, I also know my time prior to the trips are very slim. One thing on my mind is packing. I wish I could say Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday: DixieChicks 6 Weeks Update
Dole Fruit Parfait Healthy Grab & Go Breakfast / Lunch Solution #DoleParfaitEscape
As a busy mother, time management is a huge issue for me. I struggle at times to find a balance between taking care of my family and taking care of myself. Monday through Friday I head over to work once both my children are at school. I'll admit that I normally grab a cup of coffee and am on my way with no breakfast and possibly no lunch prepared for myself. What then happens is I run to the gas station or hit the vending machine. Woah...Big No-No!! Aside from the added expense of buying Continue Reading
Genesis Phone: Providing Additional Care For Your Loved One
This is a Sponsored Post: All opinions are my own & can not be influenced. Many of you know how important senior care is to me. Aside from the fact that I work in a long-term care facility, I also have a mother suffering from Early On-Set Dementia. My mother celebrated her 56th birthday this week. She's too young for Dementia right? Wrong. She has her good days and her bad, but for the most part she can provide care for herself. We are fortunate that she lives with my father and youngest Continue Reading
What is Your Social Media #StrengthFactor Using HireInfluence?
This is a sponsored post by HireInfluence. All opinions are my own & can not be influenced. I know what your thinking, another Social Media Influencer Website! But recently I found a very difference unique site called HireInfluence. HireInfluence: is the first social media platform that goes beyond an influencer score by gauging real, impactful influence with quantified results, HireInfluence will change the game on who is considered "influential" and how companies approach marketing Continue Reading
Ready To Run: Includes New YouTube Video
Our chicks are almost ready to leave the broader. We are really nervous about this transition since they will be more vulnerable to critters trying to get into the chicken coop. Aside from our initial worries, those girls are Ready to Run!check out our new YouTube Video and make sure to subscribe to our channel for more fun videos. Continue Reading
Secrets From the Bleachers
Last week my children had baseball & softball tryouts. Now that both my children are older and have several years of ball-playing under their belts, we have learned a few things about the ballpark, practice/game times, and keeping a well-balanced family scheduled. Although most weeks run smoothly, there is always a day or two during the week that seem to just fall apart. Because of have the motto: Hope for the best, be prepared for the worst when it comes to time management. Are you new to Continue Reading
I #LuvSoFab!! Video Entry For Sponsorship to #SoFabCon #Cbias
I started my blog over 4 years ago with the intent of creating an online journal. While writing and documenting my adventures in life, I realized a few things in the process. 1. People were reading. 2. I was enjoying the process. 3. I started to find the connection between myself as the blogger and my readers. That connection is something that many have difficulty understand & conveying to their readers. Sometimes a Brand will reach out and ask: What makes me different? How do I stand Continue Reading
She Shoots & Scores! Grab & Go at Walgreens #SnackMadness
It's Friday night & I just got off of of work. Although I'm so excited that the weekend is here, I'm also thinking of all the chores that need to get done. Being a busy mother means we have to fine ways that can save us time & money in my everyday life. Walgreens was my late night stop that evening. I brought my almost 13 yr old with me to pick up some of the items I needed to host a last minute get together at my house. Although I have a ton of chores this weekend, I'll also be watching Continue Reading
Brandcation: DESTINation Looking for Sponsors!
I am so excited to announce that I will be attending Brandcation 5: DESTINation. This event will take in the beautiful Emerald Grande in Destin, Florida May 9th -May 12th, 2013 and being hosted by Momdot & Brandfluential. This is a smaller event with 40 female bloggers in attendance. We will be spending 3 fun-filled days visiting and highlighting the Destin, Emerald Coast region as well as learning more about specific brands in place for our Blogger Event. Do you want to learn how your Continue Reading