Last Saturday, Jai and I attended his annual family reunion in Milwaukie. There was a big group of extended family in attendance - maybe around 50 people - and I had the best time seeing loved ones. I was talking, laughing, and hugging people for 6 straight hours! When we…
Whether you're looking for a healthy addition to your child's lunchbox or just trying to figure out what to grab for a quick breakfast for yourself during those hectic first mornings of back-to-school, your best bet is to look for something that is quick and easy but can still fit…
If you use Pinterest long enough, you'll probably find all kinds of inspiring "Life Hacks" and ideas for organizing your home. Want to combine your love of "Pinning" with a fun giveaway that can help you keep your fridge fresh? One lucky Contest Corner who "Pins" this post will win…
Looking to change up your skin care routine? Then this beautiful giveaway is for you! FIVE lucky Contest Corner readers will each win a bottle of Enzyme Cleansing Gel from Mario Badescu Skin Care, so read on! I absolutely love trying new beauty products, so when I got a box…
With the back-to-school rush comes the inevitable morning scramble to pack a lunch sack. As you make your shopping list, you're probably adding a few items that will make good lunchbox drinks. If you want to pack your child's Thermos with a creative new beverage, why not try teasplashing? No,…
"Buying more ink for the color printer" has been on my to-do list for a while. And by "A while", I mean that it almost ran out while I was printing our 2011 Christmas cards. ;) So when Castle Ink offered me my choice of complimentary cartridges in order to…
As summer vacations come to an end, students prepare to resume their studies while parents brace themselves for the chaotic mornings ahead as they shepherd everyone to school. You're probably already stocking up on coffee so that you can get through the hectic days ahead - so with that in…
Now that we're entering back-to-school season, parents are sure to want some quick meal solutions to make breakfast time a little less chaotic. To help with this, Simply Potatoes is giving one lucky Contest Corner reader a coupon for a free bag, so read on for your chance to win!…
Last week, I received a promo DVD is the mail of Big Time Movie. I actually had the BTR movie saved in my DVR when I received this, so the timing was pretty good! I do enjoy watching Big Time Rush. I actually really enjoy their slick pop music and…
Arrgh, me mateys! Be prepared for a swashbuckling, spooky time with SpongeBob SquarePants: Ghoul Fools, the latest DVD compilation from the yellow sponge under the sea. Every episode on this collection features The Flying Dutchman, from "Money Talks", where Mr. Krabs makes a deal with the Dutchman so that he…
