Articles by Laurie
Enter To Win A Vera Wang Embrace Fragrance Collection US 10/29
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 [...]
Preparing For A Power Outage With Dietz Lanterns ~ Review
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 [...]
Emergency Wise Food Storage ~ Review
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 [...]
Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals~ Review
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 [...]
Garden Fresh Zucchini and Jennie-O Ground Turkey ~ Review
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 [...]
