This has been a stressful and busy week for me. The “simple” stresses in life got the best of me. I was in a race to finish the projects that needed to be completed before our house went on the market. It seemed as though every time I finished a chore, my precious little “helpers” had helped add another chore to my list. My Husband has been working 7 days a week for the last month so my kids are missing him like crazy. I too am missing him and his help around the house. My youngest started Read more [...]

Winning Moves Games was launched in 1995 by four individuals who were very well known and respected in the game industry.   These men were instrumental in the development/success of the Rubik’s Cube and Monopoly and led research and development positions with Parker Brothers as well as Milton Bradley. One of the first things Winning Moves Games did was to build a relationship with Hasbro, Inc., the owner of Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers.  This allowed them to have access to many classic Read more [...]

To Go Brands, Inc. is a company that I turned to quite frequently.  If I want a product that I know is going to taste great, be good for me, and be easy to use, I know I can count on To Go Brands, Inc. to have just what I need. The vast majority of us seem to lead very crazy busy lives, and I know I can’t be the only person who fails to always eat the right amount of fruits and veggies on a daily basis.   Leave it to To Go Brands, Inc. to come up with a solution.  To Go Brands, Inc. knows Read more [...]

We recently snuck away for a mini family vacation. We went to our favorite spot in central Oregon. Where we were staying, we had access to a water park. I promised my daughters that we would spend more time at the water park this year. I also (somehow) agreed that I would swim this year and since I just watched others swim last year, my commitment to the girls meant I needed to find a new swimsuit. Buying a swimsuit can be a difficult process for many women. There is the dreaded dressing room Read more [...]

Many students will be let out next week for summer break. For some students that means three months of care-free play, camp and or summer care programs. In our family, that means three months of mom trying to come up with activities to keep her kids entertained. One of our favorite summer activities is packing a picnic lunch and heading to one of our local parks that has a massive play structure. I usually toss all our food and drinks into a reusable bag. By the time we get to the park, sandwiches Read more [...]

My daughters, ages 4 and 6, are very active! We try to always have them enrolled in various classes, lessons or activities that allow them to use some of that extra energy. We have also found that this helps them focus better while they are in school. Right now, both girls are enrolled in swim lessons. To start our swimming lessons off right, it was time for new swimsuits. That’s where Beach Rays comes in. Beach Rays combines classic styles with innovative designs. They have been in business Read more [...]

Yesterday, my youngest had her last day of her 1st year of preschool. As many Moms’ do, I was looking through photos from the school year wondering where the time went. I also stumbled upon a couple of my pre- Nutrisystem photos and wanted to share them with all of you. These are before Nutrisystem- These are after 40 weeks with Nutrisystem-   I am proud of my accomplishments in the last 40 weeks.  I can’t wait to cross the goal finish line!   This week’s measurements Read more [...]

My new found love for fashion is growing. I have really become a fan of boutique style clothing. I recently discovered Esther clothing boutique. Named after an ancient queen known for her beauty and generosity, Esther clothing was launched 2004 in Australia. Esther continues the queen’s generous nature by donating a percentage of every sale to a worthy cause. For my review, Esther sent me their otto mode oliana top in mint color and the sail away top in navy and white. The Otto mode Read more [...]

My little girls (4 and 6 years old) love fashion. They enjoy putting their own outfits together and finding the right shoes and accessories to complete the look. My oldest usually has a trendy princess style; she likes just about anything with sparkles on it. While my youngest is more of a conservative artist; she mixes patterns and colors but is very specific on the material and lengths. Finding clothing that they both like can be a bit of a scavenger hunt unless we shop at Gymboree. Gymboree has Read more [...]

Like most families, we are always on the go. My husband works 5-7 days a week. I have one Daughter in preschool and another in kindergarten. My husband plays on a community softball team and my daughters have swimming twice a week. I feel like a lot of my day is spent cleaning, cooking and driving. With a demanding schedule, it is easy to forget about taking care of our health. To keep my family and me going, we use Natural Vitality supplements. For our review, Natural Vitality sent us a bottle Read more [...]