String Art and More {Handmade for the Holidays} #KLUTZhandmade

  I am so pumped about this Handmade for the Holidays campaign. So are my kids (and I love that!!). Samples and prizing were provided by Klutz. All thoughts are my own. Some days (most days, actually), I love my job. Some days, going to work means making adorable string art to give to one […]

See Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA at the National Theater

  I’m a long-time lover of musicals, growing up on the classics. I can recall the first time that I saw the made-for-TV version of Roger’s and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. I immediately fell in love with the music. I am so excited to have the chance to take my musical-loving daughter to see Rodgers + Hammerstein’s […]

My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games

  I am excited to be able to give away this fun prize pack celebrating the brand new release of My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Friendship Games. Though this giveaway is sponsored by the movie, all thoughts are my own. It wasn’t until her early teen years that my oldest daughter discovered My Little Pony. […]

What Are Your Aladdin Memories? {Aladdin Diamond Edition}

  I was invited on an expense-paid press trip to Los Angeles to learn about the Aladdin Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD release, but all thoughts and excitement are my own. I was sent a copy of the new Blu-ray along with another to give away to a lucky reader, so please scroll down to enter to […]

Mini Pumpkin Churros With Chocolate-Orange Dipping Sauce

  I am so excited to share this amazing recipe for mini pumpkin churros. Samples and prizing are provided by Crown Publishing. All thoughts are my own. Pumpkin churros. Are you drooling yet? I am completely, wholeheartedly in love with this recipe from Bobby Flay….and if the rest of the recipes in his new cookbook, […]

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword Of Summer by Rick Riordan

  If you’ve been following any of my daily free Kindle book posts this past week, you’ll know that I’ve been obsessed with reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, the newest book by Rick Riordan, which I had the privilege of reading early. And now - finally - I am thrilled to be […]

Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-Lot

Captain Underpants prize pack

  I’m excited to introduce my readers (and their kids!) to the newest Captain Underpants book, Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-a-Lot, by Dav Pilkey. Samples and prizing are provided by Scholastic. All thoughts are my own. Last night, I went to Back-to-School night at the high school, where 2 of my […]

How To Tell If You Have Bed Bugs (And What To Do About It)

How to tell if you have bed bugs

  This post and giveaway are sponsored by Proof Bed Bug Spray, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I am not an expert on bed bugs or bed bug treatment, but I’ve done my share of research and love to share what I’ve learned. Good night. Sleep tight! Don’t let the bed bugs […]

Living In The Age Of Airplanes {Movie Review and Giveaway}

Living in the age of airplanes

  I was invited to a local screening of Living In The Age Of Airplanes at the Udvar-Hazy Center Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, Virginia. All thoughts are my own. When I penciled in the information for the Living in the Age of Airplanes screening on my calendar for Wednesday, August 26, I didn’t realize […]

Chocolate Pecan Pie

chocolate pecan pie recipe

  This recipe for Chocolate Pecan Pie and the connected giveaway are sponsored by Ginny’s. All thoughts are my own. Don’t forget to scroll down below the recipe to enter not one but TWO giveaways! My dad is crazy about pecan pie. When I was little, I didn’t quite understand his love for a nutty […]

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