Empowering Women for Mother’s Day #PintoEmpower (Giveaway)

empowering women together

As we celebrate mothers around the world this weekend, it seems to me that we should be doing what we can to celebrate women around the world in general- yes, mothers, but when we’re looking to get something for a mother in our lives to show a token of our appreciation for all they do, Continue Reading …

Slow down and savor the holidays with Marie Callender’s (Visa Gift Card Giveaway 2 winners) #MarieCallenders

Marie Callenders Dutch Apple Pie

Here it is- Thanksgiving week! I can’t even believe we’re this far into 2012.  Time flies, I guess, when life gets busy.  Does it feel like there’s a countdown to Thanksgiving and from that day until January 2nd, things are go, go GO nonstop?  It’s exhausting. It’s draining.  It’s fun and wonderful, too, of course, Continue Reading …

The Muppets Christmas Carol 20th Anniversary on BluRay 11/6

the muppets christmas carol 20th anniversary

The Classic Christmas Tale. With A Muppets Twist. It’s Not Easy Being Scrooge Special Edition The Muppets Bring a Hilarious Twist to This Classic Christmas Tale, For the Very First Time on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack – November 6, 2012 I'm a huge Muppets fan. I grew up with these furry friends.  My Saturday nights were Continue Reading …

We kicked off the summer with a ConAgra Backyard Bash #BackyardBash

do you know where your food comes from

This weekend was Memorial Day.  The official kick-off to summertime.  We celebrated as many did, with a (low-key) barbecue bash for family and friends. We had some friends over for a #BackyardBash and had a blast in between the rolling thunder that kept threatening downpours and lightning every time we got into the pool….but we Continue Reading …

SantasHideout.com: Safe, easy & magical gifting

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Conde Nast has introduced parents to new way to organize Christmas.  No more sticky notes here, there and everywhere to say who was told what wish list item, and no more risk of kids seeing what you might be buying- Santa’s Hideout lets kids enter their wish list, parents can edit, and family and friends Continue Reading …

Archives.Com and WhitePages want to reconnect you with a family member #Giveaway

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The holidays are here, for good, for bad, for everything in between.  Much of the holiday season focuses on family and togetherness- but what about family who is far away?  Family you haven’t seen in a long time?  Family you haven’t yet met?  Archives.com and WhitePages have teamed up to sponsor a really cool promotion Continue Reading …