I received product from Annmarie Gianni. All opinions and photos are my own. Taking care of my skin is important to me. I chose to use products that are made with either all natural or organic ingredients. My skin is exposed to so many toxins from the environment; I don’t want to add more from my cosmetics. I recently had the opportunity to try Ayurvedic Facial Scrub from Annmarie Gianni. Ayurvedic Facial Scrub is a balance of Indian herbs, Moroccan clay and traditional herbal treatments. Read more [...]

I received products from Wagner for my review. All opinions and photos are my own.   We recently moved into a new home. The house we purchased was built in 1989. For a twenty six year old house, it is in amazing shape. All we really needed to do to make it our home were some cosmetic updates. If you can remember 1989, wall paper was really popular. Our house has ten different wallpapers as proof. Just like the construction of the house, the wall paper application was done to perfection. Read more [...]

I received products from TGI Fridays for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. O-S-U Oregon State Fight Fight Fight! Tailgating season is upon us! Did you know that two of every five tailgaters spend over $500 per season on food and supplies? Tailgaters gather on average six to ten times per season. They typically start their party five hours before kick-off. When asked what the must-haves were for a successful tailgate, they answered food, grill, chairs and coolers.  I would add Read more [...]

I received products from BuyCostumes.com for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. Like most children, my daughter love dressing up for Halloween. Around August, they both start brainstorming what they want to be for Halloween. As soon as they have narrowed down their ideas, we start looking at our options on BuyCostmes.com. BuyCostumes.com has a plethora of costumes and accessories for kids of all ages. They also have costumes for your pet. If you are having a costume party or simply Read more [...]

I received product from Quake Kare for my review. All opinions are my own. The last few days, I have been looking at ways to prepare your family for an emergency situation. Today I would like to remind you to make sure you have first aid items in your emergency preparedness kit. Chances are, if you find yourself in a natural disaster or another emergency situation, you or someone you know are going to be injured. Having a supply of first aid items available, could save a life or provide comfort Read more [...]

I received products from Vera Wang for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. Radiant, ethereal and pure are all words used to describe Vera Wang‘s new Embrace fragrance collection. The Embrace collection has three captivating scents: Embrace Rosebuds & Vanilla, Embrace Green Tea & Pear Blossom, and Embrace Periwinkle & Iris. Embrace Rosebuds & Vanilla is sweet and romantic. It has a rich blend of rose, mandarin, magnolia and vanilla. You can also smell hints of Read more [...]

I received product from Antique Lamp Supply. All opinions and photos are my own. Over the summer, we moved from the city to the country. We purchased a home on a small farm. We have been told that during a good storm, the house will lose power. The previous owners said it doesn’t happen every year, but it can happen. My in-laws live fairly close to us and said they do lose power every year. One year, the power stayed off for as long as a week. Whether or not the power goes out, I want to be Read more [...]

I received products from Wise Food Storage for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. We have all seen shows about doomsday preppers. I think some of the people on those shows take things way to far. Others, I think are spot-on. It’s important to be ready for any situation you may find yourself in, but it is also important to find a balance and not let your fears control your life. I have begun a stock pile of items that would make my family more comfortable in any emergency situation Read more [...]

I received product from Mountain House for my review. All opinions and photos are my own. I live in Oregon. For as long as I can remember, we have been told that we are due for a big earthquake.  Each year that goes by without “the big one” I wonder if it will happen next year. Now that I have a family, I feel that it is my duty to make sure we are prepared for “the big one” or any other disaster. FEMA suggest you build an emergency preparedness kit to fit your family needs. Their Read more [...]

I am part of the Jennie-O Switch Circle and receive complimentary products.  All opinions and photos are my own. This time of year, fresh zucchini is plentiful! My aunt blesses us each year with zucchini from her home garden. If I am making dinner with zucchini, I usually end up making stuffed zucchini boats or my version of zucchini spaghetti. Both are family loved recipes. Last week, I made I made a new twist on my spaghetti recipe. I used Jennie-O Lean Italian Seasoned Ground Turkey. Read more [...]