Articles by Laurie
Stay Hydrated This Summer With #SpillProofGizmo ~ Review & #Giveaway US 6/21

I received products from Contigo for my review. All opinions and photos are my own.
Oregon has had BEAUTIFUL summer weather this week. We have had temps 80 degrees an d warmer. In these hot temperatures, it’s important to remember everyone is staying hydrated. I pay close attention to making sure my young daughters are drinking enough water. Our preferred water bottles come from Contigo. Contigo offers a variety of water bottles to suit everyone’s needs and styles.
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Quantum Bathroom Scale Review

I received product from Quantum Scale for my review. All opinions and photos are my own.
I was recently asked to review a new Quantum Scale. I received a Quantum Scale last year, so I asked my mom if she would like to review the new one. She jumped at the opportunity. The following are her words:
I love my Quantum Scale. Trust me, I’ve owned many different bathroom scales during my 59 years, and each and every one of them had a feature that I absolutely didn’t want to live without…but Read more [...]
Path Of Life Quinoa ~ Review & Poblano Peppers Stuffed With Southwest Quinoa Recipe

I received products from Path of Life Brands for my review. All opinions and photos are my own.
I love quinoa, but I have to be creative when I serve it to my family. I get the best reactions when I mix quinoa in a salad or another big combo dish. They seem to prefer it as a background ingredient rather than the main ingredient. Crazy picky eaters!
I recently discovered a brand called Path of Life. They make delicious and nutritious quinoa salad blends. The Path of Life blends are very versatile Read more [...]
NEW Summer Fragrances From Yankee Candle ~ Review

I received products from Yankee Candle for my review. All opinions and photos are my own.
My emotions are strongly tied to fragrances. Nothing puts me in a better mood faster than the smell of an aromatic candle. I am quite picky when it comes to my candle selections though. I don’t want a candle with a little puff of the scent; I like them to FILL the room with their fragrance! I also want the candle itself to be attractive and coordinate with my home décor.
One of my favorite candle companies Read more [...]
Grilling With Healthy Harvest Non-GMO Cooking Oil ~ Review

I received products from Healthy Harvest Oils for my review. All opinions and photos are my own.
I love grilling. For me, it doesn’t get much better than a healthy meal, prepared with quality fresh ingredients, cooked on a hot grill.
When I am grilling, I like to use Healthy Harvest Oils. Healthy Harvest Oils are Non-GMO products produced on a sustainable family farm. Healthy Harvest was created to meet the demand of both consumers and socially responsible farmers. Their products are physically Read more [...]