As the holidays approach so do the pies, cookies, brownies, you know the yummy goodies. One of the compliments to those goodies mentioned for me is ice cream. I usually just head to the store and pick up a pint, gallon, whatever size I think I need at the time. In fact it's rare that you don't find ice cream in our freezer, my daughter inherited the ice cream loving gene from me. One thing we have Read More »»
December 19, 2011 by
Raul Rendon’s “A Christmas Fantasy” Jazzes Christmas Up!
I love music, having been in ballet from the time I was 5 until I was 20 (and still dancing on my church's worship team today) music is a HUGE part of my life and who I am. Songs move me, they make me smile, cry, I feel music in my soul. One of my favorite times of the year is Christmas, I love the meaning it has to our family and everything that goes along with the season. The decorations, the Read More »»
December 15, 2011 by
Secret Santa Became A Little More Fun & Personalized!
I love Secret Santa fun. This is no different. I am getting to participate in a Blogger Secret Santa tour thanks to Mom Central. I received a tad of information on the blogger I received, a budget and some information on how this was going to become not just a secret santa but a personalized secret santa. I'll get to that in just a bit. Read More »»
December 14, 2011 by
My Build-A-Bear Adventure, A Great Gift Idea For Any Occasion (WINNER ANNOUNCED)
Congratulations to Shirley P I loaded myself and my mom up in the car for an adventure I usually save for the kids. Today, though it was all about ME! Too often us parents don't get the luxury of saying that, especially when I'm going to Build-A-Bear Workshop. I have taken my kids in the past but this day I was going to have a hands on experience and make my own little stuffed friend. Read More »»
December 11, 2011 by
Christmas Gift Guide 2011: Hickory Farms Gift Baskets
One of the things I always associate with the holidays is Hickory Farms. Every year no matter where I have lived, the local mall, has a new kiosk set up featuring the yummy goodies from Hickory Farms. Sure it's something you can get year round but for our family it's a bit like a fun tradition at Christmas time. We get a box of Hickory Farm goodies and munch on them. Read More »»
December 2, 2011 by
Christmas Gift Guide 2011: American Girl Giveaway (CLOSED)
Congrats to Ashely, winner of this giveaway! Ever since I worked with American Girl for their Shine On Now program I have been a huge fan. I love that they give back, I love that they have dolls from all walks of life, I love that they make something my daughter treasures. During the program mentioned above my daughter received her first American Girl doll and she has loved that doll like no Read More »»
