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Travel Tips: Travel Light With 5 Essential Wardrobe Items #BayouTravel

September 25, 2014 by Maria

Travel Tips: Travel Light With 5 Essential Wardrobe Items #BayouTravel

Some people ask me how I can pack at a moments notice. The truth is while there are times I over pack depending on the weather or destination, I try and focus on key pieces that I can use without adding bulk to my bag. When I travel I consider comfort and versatility! This fall I am packing 5 essential items and 3-4 additional shirts that can maximize my wardrobe. Not only will this save me luggage space but eliminate the need to shop when my key pieces are always waiting in my closet. Continue Reading

Last Minute Travel Packing Tips Plus Gulf Island Waterpark Giveaway #Nola #GulfCoast

April 26, 2013 by Maria

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

Clinton Kelly Shares Style Tips at Macy’s in New Orleans #SpringStyles

April 16, 2013 by Maria

If your anything like I am, you're probably a HUGE Clinton Kelly Fan! I never get a chance to watch daytime programming & rarely watch evening television as well, but when I do get a chance to sit in front of the television I'm watching shows like What Not To Wear. I love the brutal honesty of the show and get great tips from the Clinton Kelly. How amazing a $5000 Visa card would be to spend only on myself? But what is more important is getting great styling tips from someone who knows Continue Reading

In 2013 I Want To……

January 2, 2013 by Maria

I'm back from my blogging vacation! Nothing can beat spending an peaceful Christmas & New Years with those you love the most in this world. But now that we have embarked into a new year, and so have our directions in life. As usual so many of us have made resolutions (or made a resolutions of having NO resolutions). I have decided to do something that many of us already do except I'm saying it "out loud". With an uncertain economy & our society unraveling a small thread of morality on Continue Reading

Fashion Meet Comfort: Fashion FLEXY®/Haute Things, Inc Giveaway Ends 12/24

December 17, 2012 by Maria

Sometimes finding items in our everyday wardrobe that are fashionable and comfortable for everyday use can be very hard to find. During my 9-5 job healthcare job, I always start my day with my hair down, freshly flat-ironed, and looking completely together. Before lunchtime I find myself looking for my elastic ponytail around my wrists (that cuts off blood circulation) and pinning my hair back. Those very same elastic bands are not good for my hair in the first place more nor are they Continue Reading

Don’t Upgrade Your Husband-UpgradeTo MaLo Men’s Underwear #MaLoUnderwear #CBias

September 29, 2012 by Maria

My husband is a very simple man. He could care less about specific brands in clothing or shoes. He doesn't like anything too flashy and definitely not pricey! His wardrobe consists of polo style shirts, his favorite sports team T-Shirts and naturally, our children's team parent shirts. But one thing he does care about is comfort. That's where I come in. I guess in a man's head, the longer you own something, the more comfortable it is. Is it about security? Probably not, I wouldn't give him that Continue Reading

Gearing Up for Halloween-CostumeSuperCenter.com Review

August 20, 2012 by Maria

Despite being in the midst of severe heat, the kids are back in school and planning all sorts of upcoming events in the next few months. Since I'm determine to be ahead of the game(a girl can try, right?), I have decide to start my Halloween shopping early. Locally, our costume selection is very limited. We either pay top dollar for a well made costume, or a decent price for something that is bound to fall apart the first time my kids wear their Halloween costumes. This year I decided to look Continue Reading

Oasap High-Street Fashion – Purse Review

August 14, 2012 by Maria

As much as I l LOVE to save money, unfortunately I also love to SPEND money! Since I'm on the plus sized section of the department store and wear a size 11 shoe, I gravitate more towards the accessory department of a department store. Fashion jewelry, purses, watches, sunglasses... you name it, I want it! The perfect way to complete an outfit is to accessorize. Recently, I became a Oasap Fashion Hunter Blogger. I'm a firm believer that you don't have to pay high dollar prices to get a high Continue Reading

Jockey Stay Cool Underwear Review- #JockeyStayCool

August 9, 2012 by Maria

As much as I like to complain about the heat index in Southeast Louisiana, one person in my family has a harder time dealing with it than I do- My Husband! As an Electrician, my husband's job takes him indoors, outdoors, even in water at times (don't ask lol). He is not one to complain but I can see the weather taking it's toll on him when he comes home drenched in sweat. To add insult to injury, my husband's work has a strict dress code of no shorts. There are times my husband leaves work in Continue Reading

Back to School Shopping Haul- Thrift Store Edition

July 26, 2012 by Maria

In our area Back to School starts the August 8th. Yup, that means right around the corner. My 11 (almost 12) year old daughter is 5'ft 3" in tall & is currently in Ladies/Junior Sizing. The hardest thing to buy for her is bottoms. We went to Academy Sports & Outdoors last weekend to purchase her uniform tops & khaki shorts. What I came out with was 4 short sleeved junior girl tops, 5 khaki shorts, 2 pairs of gym type shorts, a backpack for my son , & a drink/snack for myself (I Continue Reading

Top 5 Tips on Shopping for Back to School Uniforms

July 24, 2012 by Maria

I cringe thinking of Back to School Shopping. In some ways I'm excited to start the new school year, in other ways I'm thinking of homework, early bedtime, crazy after-school activity schedules, and then I'm thinking MONEY. Back to School shopping is extremely expensive. With 2 school aged children who are extremely active I have to buy good quality clothing and shoes, but after including school & classroom fees, school supplies, not to mention all the after-school activities, just getting Continue Reading

“Let’s Be Honest”- Purex Free Product Coupon Giveaway & Sweepstakes to win a Years Supply of Purex!! Ends 7/16

July 10, 2012 by Maria

Recently Purex launched their new Let’s Be Honest promotional campaign featuring Second City Comedian Molly Erdman. They have created a funny series of short video vignettes sharing honest moments that reflect the ironic truths of everyday Life, Laundry, and Whatever. Some of them are really funny, things that only a mother or wife will laugh at. In addition to the Let's Be Honest videos, Purex is giving you a enter to win a Years Supply Of Purex. Everyday Purex is giving their customers a Continue Reading

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