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This is a sponsored post. There are so many things I wish I could change about my kitchen. It's the least used room in our home, yet it seems to be right in the middle of everything. So I would start...
View ArticleFree Birds movie review | @FreeBirdsMovie
Contributing post by Liby Castillo Free Birds opens in theaters everywhere this Friday, November 1st. It's a 90 minute, PG rated animated comedy kid flick filled with humor, tear jerkers, and moral...
View ArticleCreating my Dia de los Muertos altar
The Dia de los Muertos celebration started yesterday (November 1st) in the evening. I set up our altar just in time, but wanted to share with you how we went about creating ours. We don't have a lot of...
View ArticleEnter Jif's Most Creative Sandwich Contest!
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Jif. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Being a vegetarian comes with some perks. One of those in...
View ArticleThe iDeaPLAY Android tablet is perfect for kids!
Few things are used more at home than our tablets. Unfortunately, we only have two. So when my oldest needs to use it for school (yes, my kid gets to use the iPad for school work), or they want to...
View ArticleCelebrating the holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The holidays will be arriving at the Disneyland Resort beginning November 12th and boy does it have a fun time planned for you. At Disney California Adventure Park, "World of Color" will take on a...
View ArticleFall fashion at The Outlets at Orange
Contributing post by Justine Burgess Looking for a great place to buy luxury items, but don’t care for upscale department store prices? Look no further than the Outlets at Orange (formerly the Block-...
View ArticleDove Clear Tone Anti-Perspirant Review [update]
I've been using Dove Clear Tone Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant for over a year now. Seriously. I started using it back in April of 2012 because I was told that Dove Clear Tone is designed to reduce red and...
View ArticleEasy Camo Pieces to Add to Your Wardrobe
Just last week I purchased my first camo wear of the season - pointy-toed ballet flats with gold studs on the back. Owning only one other camo piece, I've been pretty hesitant about wearing this print....
View ArticleThe Intergalactic Nemesis Book Two: Robot Planet Rising at Segerstrom Center
I've mentioned before how much I love Segerstrom Center in Costa Mesa. One of my favorite features about this performing arts center is its family theater series. This weekend they showed The...
View ArticleHow to host a Turbo viewing party
If you have big fans of Turbo at home, or just want to make the viewing a little bit more special, I have compiled a list of fun ideas to go along with this movie. My kids and I watched it over the...
View ArticleList of FREE gift cards with purchases
This time of the year I feel like there are so many win-win situations. Case in point - the extras that many retailers give when gift cards are purchased. I've begun compiling a list of such offers...
View ArticleHave a better snack this holiday season!
Now is about the time that I start seriously stocking up on snacks. With the holidays just around the corner, we can never have enough tasty treats. Recently, I thought I was being introduced to a new...
View ArticleHelp me raise funds and awareness for men's health during Movember
Clearly the "before" picture This is the hubster. He's awesome. And I love him even more when he steps out of his comfort zone to do something for other people. This month, he is part of his first...
View ArticleTaking the BackJoy Posture+ for a test drive
Contributing post by Liby Castillo As a mother of three, I am always on-the-go; driving the kids to school, picking them up, extra-curricular events, or running errands. Sometimes I feel like a...
View ArticleAdd Green Mountain Coffee Espresso Iced Lattes to your coffee routine
You know how much I love my cafécito. I drink that good stuff morning, day and night. Well I was recently introduced to the NEW Green Mountain Coffee Espresso Iced Lattes. And while it is delicious, it...
View ArticleMariachi Los Camperos comes to Segerstrom Center
Celebrate the upcoming Fiesta Navideñas at Segerstrom Center with Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. Centrally located in Orange County, Segerstrom Center will host one of the best holiday...
View ArticleFive tips for luminous skin
This is a sponsored post. Each season brings forth skin challenges. In my case, it's dry skin. Southern California weather gives me the driest skin. Thankfully, I saved some great tips shared by Dr....
View ArticleWhy you need Heat Holders socks
Contributing post by Justine Burgess Winter is almost here. It’s my favorite time of year…other than the freezing feet I always seem to suffer from. For that reason, I love socks. I wear them all the...
View ArticleDisneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. gets dressed up for the holidays
The holiday season is here here! Yay!!! I recently spent some amazing time at the Disneyland Resort and everything is as it should be - magical. Walking down Main Street is the first experience that...
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