a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations to Akamatra on winning the Nothing But A Miracle giveaway! Also, my apologizes to anyone who is having issues entering our giveaways today - Rafflecopter did some major upgrades to their system which have caused technical issues, including some of my giveaways showing up as closed…
The last few Christmases, I've found myself tucking CDs into stockings. Not only are they the perfect size, but what could be better than the gift of music? And TWO lucky Contest Corner readers will each win a copy of the CD "Simple Treasures" by Jeff Gold, so read on!…
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, which means that families across America will be enjoying the holiday with family time - and of course, food. For those of us in the middle of a diet journey, the holidays pose unique challenges, which is why I thought I'd film a video and discuss my…
On the Oregon coast, candles aren't just a decorative touch - we regularly get power outages during winter months, so it's a necessity! In fact, I'll never forget the year when we had hurricane-force winds in December that delayed everyone's Christmas shopping because the power was out for so long…
Whether you're attending Thanksgiving at someone's house tomorrow and need a good hostess gift, or if you are the one hosting and need some beverage options, then you may want to pick up a bottle of Ferrarelle Platinum Sparkling Mineral Water. This elegant bottle will look great on any table…
Thanksgiving is tomorrow, which means you've probably already started preparing food and gathering recipes. And what would the holidays be without delicious homemade desserts? Pumpkin pie, cookies, and cake tops the list of best-loved baked goods to serve this time of year. If you still need to make a last-minute…
a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations to Chris and Matthew, winners of the 101 Amazing Things About Pregnancy giveaway! a Rafflecopter giveaway Congratulations to Lisa on winning the Christmas Story - The Musical CD! a Rafflecopter giveaway Finally, congrats to Karen on winning the Rod Stewart “Merry Christmas, Baby†CD!
There are some gifts that will never go out of fashion for children, no matter how times or styles change. Two of the items I'd put on that list would be stuffed animals and books. Well, thanks to our new friend Hoo Hoo The Bear, we have a great gift…
I've had a long-standing fascination with books about entertaining. My parents used to buy old cookbooks at yard sales, so I grew up reading manuals from the 1950s on the best ways to throw a fabulous party. I was always taken with this idea, which in a strange way has…
Spirits make a great gift for the hostess, foodie, or anyone who enjoys a good cocktail. Indeed, with Thanksgiving coming up later this week, some of you may already be stocking the liquor cabinet in anticipation of family visits. ;) Jokes aside, the holidays are a good time to relax…
