We are saying farewell to summer with the End of Summer Chromebook Giveaway! Can you believe that summer is nearly over? Are you shedding tears or are you a little bit giddy like I am that fall is nearly here? Fall certainly seems in the air with cooler days and longer evenings and we are ready to enjoy all things pumpkin, football and fall foliage. I have already… Continue Reading
General Mills Star Wars Collectible View Finders
We are celebrating Star Wars with General Mills Cereal today! This post is presented in partnership with General Mills and as always, all opinions are my own. Perhaps you heard about the new Star Wars Movie, The Force Awakens? It is coming out soon. We are huge Star Wars fans and have seen all the movies so my entire family is excited for the movie next month. Star Wars Collectibles Over… Continue Reading
Hello November and a Pioneer Woman Giveaway
How is it November already? Amazing that we are now only two months away from a new year! I enjoyed a wonderful sunset yesterday that I had to share with you! It was taking in Huntington Beach, California while celebrating a friend’s birthday. I took it with my iPhone and I just loved how it was not just the ending of a day, but the ending of a month as… Continue Reading
The Ultimate Disney Party Book
Have you noticed that some of the cutest party decorations are hand made? I have been to several parties and celebrations recently and honestly, the decorations have been so impressive and adorable, it makes the party so much more memorable. I recently had a chance to review a fun party planning book, the Ultimate Disney Party Book by Jessica Ward and Cynthia Littlefield. Disney Party Ideas They have so many… Continue Reading
Welcome May and an Islands Burgers Giveaway
So here we are in May already and I am so excited for the warmer weather coming our way that is here! I am celebrating with a little vacation and you can too thanks to Islands Restaurants, who is sponsoring a giveaway on Organized Island today (Thank you Islands!) If you have been here a while, you have heard me talk about Islands before. It is a great family restaurant with… Continue Reading
Celebrating National Craft Month
It is hard to believe March is almost over. It has been fun celebrating National Craft Month this month. I have to admit, I do crafts all year round, but springtime crafting is a special time. We have been making lots of crafts for the upcoming wedding (those are coming soon). I love crafting because it is so relaxing and fun. When the kids were little, we used to have a… Continue Reading
A Few of My Favorite Things
Happy Monday! I just love that Spring is nearly here. With Easter just around the corner, there is so much to celebrate! So today we are having a little giveaway! I want to thank you for visiting my little island of life and I appreciate you. But that is not all, myself and 25 other bloggers thought we’d team up for something fun and do a “My Favorite Things Easter Basket… Continue Reading
LA Cookie Con Tickets and Gift Basket Giveaway
The countdown is on for the Los Angeles Cookie Convention! You may remember me mentioning it a few weeks ago. Well I have some exciting news! If you are in the metro Los Angeles area and would like to attend, LA Cookie Con and J & D Catering Promo have partnered to sponsor a special LA Cookie Con giveaway for one lucky winner. LA Cookie Con Giveaway The winner will… Continue Reading
Get Organized Giveaway #GetOrganized
It’s time to Get Organized! With a new year comes a new start and many people want to be more organized, but find it is hard to get started. I have a few tips for you if organizing is not something you love. 1. Being organized saves you something you can’t get enough of, and that is time. If you have to spend time looking for something, it not only wastes… Continue Reading
West Elm Giveaway
Wouldn’t it be fun to start the new year with some new home decor? I like to change things up each season by adding a few pieces of decor that reflects the mood of the season. Well if you are thinking the answer is yes, I have good news! I am participating in a fun group West Elm giveaway with a few other bloggers to give one lucky person a… Continue Reading
The Big Book of Sides
How is it already Thanksgiving week? This time of year is such a great time to gather with family and friends to celebrate and offer gratitude for the wonderful gifts in life. I am so thankful for my family, my overall health and all of you. I really appreciate you visiting my island of life with me! May you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. If you are cooking… Continue Reading
Dessert Mash Ups Cookbook
I’m very excited to share with you a new cookbook from a wonderful blogger. I first met Dorothy a couple years ago when she started Online Blog Con with Ashton Swank. The conference is great by the way, and I have attended every year. Dorothy was so helpful, sharing her tips with everyone and beginning a wonderful resource for bloggers. If you have not checked out her blog, Crazy for Crust,… Continue Reading
Oregon Fall and a Celebration
Happy Friday to you! I am sharing a few of my Friday faves today. In case you missed it, I’ve started my Halloween decorating and now I’m just waiting for the weather to cool down here so I can make some soup and start baking. Seriously it’s been about 85° here in Southern California, but it’s starting to cool down now. I really wish I could see the leaves falling like… Continue Reading
Summer Party Favors and A Birthday Giveaway
The other day, I was in Target and got caught by the dollar bins. The bins are hard to miss since they are at the entrance, and I cannot help checking them out in case I miss something really cute. The other day, I found these cute little buckets for just $1. They were perfect for my welcome summer gifts for my coworkers, but are also great as summer party… Continue Reading
Book Review: The Lucky Santangelo Cookbook
Having recently visited Europe, I have been loving exploring recipes to bring back the fabulous European flavor into my home. I recently had an opportunity to review a new cookbook by Jackie Collins, inspired by her most beloved character, Lucky Santangelo. I remember when her first book about Lucky, Chances, came out in 1982. I was excited to hear that Jackie Collins had written a cookbook, (one of my favorite subjects). I… Continue Reading
It’s Party Time – Celebration Giveaway
Hurray! It’s Friday and although this was a short week, I am still happy as ever that the weekend is here. Last weekend I went to the Dollar Store and organized some things around the house. This weekend I am celebrating! A few of my favorite bloggers and I are celebrating with Aubrey from Real Housemoms. You see, it is her birthday and she is also celebrating an amazing milestone. She… Continue Reading
Celebrating with 365 Days of Baking and More
How are you all doing? I know that this is a super busy time of year. I have been organizing my Christmas shopping excursions and am just about ready to send out holiday cards. Christmas came fast this year with Thanksgiving being so late. As you may have noticed, I have also been busy with my blog designer. Today I am celebrating with Lynne over at 365 Days of Baking… Continue Reading
A Visit with Laura from Super Sweet Life
As you know, I am a serious list-maker. I use lists everyday, because they help me stay organized and meet my weekly goals. I love to write, so the majority of my lists are on paper. I make a lot of my planning and tracking documents in Word or Excel and also use post it notes, which is great, but not especially motivating….until one day I met Laura. I “met”… Continue Reading
Fall Leaves and a Birthday #Giveaway
Wow! How is it November already? It is amazing to me how quickly it came. Here is Southern California, we are having a few 80 degree (F) days so it does not quite feel like fall yet. Recently, I had a chance to travel to Eugene, Oregon and up there, the colors of fall are in full force. I wanted to share a couple of photos with you. These… Continue Reading
Why I Like Blogging and Celebrating With Say Not Sweet Anne
The other day, someone asked me what some of the reasons I liked about blogging. There are so many including: Being able to share recipes, entertainment and organization tips with others The constant learning that goes on with understanding blog platforms, SEO, and plug-ins (honestly, it is like going back to college as there is so much to learn) Having the opportunity to work with brands I love Attending blog… Continue Reading
