This is a sponsored post on behalf of HGTV Santa HQ. All opinions are my own. Today we are sharing our visit Santa Headquarters Los Cerritos Center. Hello Friends! Are you as excited about the upcoming holidays as I am? I’ve got my list of cookies to bake and we have been doing a little pre-Christmas celebrating. We spent a fun day shopping this week and let… Continue Reading
Tips For Taking Care of Yourself
This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. As a food blogger who eats lots of different types of food, sometimes my tummy does not appreciate it as much as I do. As someone who strives to maintain a healthy lifestyle, I make sure I make time in my day to… Continue Reading
Cambria Winery Releases Notes of Cambria
This post was sponsored by Cambria Winery as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. This content is intended for those 21 and over. We have all heard of pairing wines with food, but pairing wines with music? That’s innovative! This month, we have been savoring the longer days spent with friends and family, before the seasons… Continue Reading
Wine Storage Made Sleek and Simple with NewAir
This post has been sponsored by NewAir. However, all opinions expressed are entirely my own. This summer we visited Napa Valley for a little rest, relaxation and wine. There were so many great wines that we ended up shipping a case back home to enjoy later. While we love to enjoy the wine, storing them becomes a bit of a problem. In fact, I kept some bottles on a counter… Continue Reading
Raisin Banana and Honey Cereal Bars
It is time to bring Love (Cariño) back to the breakfast table. In conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month, Cheerios asked me to share the traditions I remember from my ancestors and how I pass those on to my kids. If you have been here on the island before, you know how often I go to visit my sweet mamacita. She along with my father and grandparents have passed on lots of great… Continue Reading
Simple Snack Ideas for After School
Looking for some simple snack ideas for the afternoon or after school? Let’s face it, we all need a snack at around 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon. When my kids were younger, I always had some snacks available before they started their homework. I wanted them to have something that was not too sweet or filling, because I wanted them to still be hungry at dinner time. I… Continue Reading
Mockmill Grain Mill
This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Mockmill. I received a Mockmill for review and this post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I had an opportunity to try out the new Mockmill Grain Mill. If you have not heard of it, the product is pretty cool. Mockmill is a grinding attachment that will work with KitchenAid and Kenmore stand mixers. I have been trying to incorporate more… Continue Reading
Getting Healthy with Del Taco and Jenny-O Turkey
One of the things I strive for is to eat healthy foods and incorporate exercise into my daily life. I am especially motivated at the beginning of each year. Sometimes I pack my lunch when going to work, but more often than not, I pick something up because I like to get out of the office. One of the places I go to at least twice a month is Del Taco,… Continue Reading
Saving Time with my Intel 2 in1
#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between our site and Intel This could include Intel providing us w/content, product, access or other forms of payment. How has your holiday season going? It’s been a busy week for me and I am really making an effort to really enjoy the holiday season without feeling stressed. It can be tough to balance all the activities, but my Acer Aspire Switch 10 with… Continue Reading
Keeping Cozy with Pot Pies on those Cold Evenings
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. I love getting cozy this time of year. The weather outside gets really cold and you can finally see the snow on the nearby mountains. It rained for a while this weekend and really set the mood for the holiday season. We got cozy in our warm fleece, started a fire in the fireplace and… Continue Reading
Making Time for Yourself
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and PEOPLE StyleWatch®, and Sunset®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #MeTimeMags http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH These past few weeks have been so busy! Busy at work, busy at home and now here come the holidays. I know that many of you feel the same way. It’s so important to balance your time so you don’t… Continue Reading
Tailgating Essentials and A Tailgate Checklist
This weekend will be busy for us. With several football games and tailgating on Saturday, I need to be organized and ready for all of the activities. We have season tickets for UCLA football, so we go to all of the home games which are held at the Rose Bowl. Luckily, we typically have great weather for the games here in Southern California. At the Rose Bowl, there are hundreds of… Continue Reading
Pear Feta Fall Salad
This weekend was busy. And very warm for October. I really want to be making soups and chili, but because it is so warm, I have been making salads. I wanted to make it a Fall salad so I took some field greens and added some pears and dried cranberries to make it more like the season. The Pear and Feta salad came out really tasty. I decided, for fun,… Continue Reading
Creamy Chicken Pasta with Chipotle Sauce
Special Thanks to La Morena and Collective Bias for sponsering this post. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, and its advertiser. All opinions are my mine alone. I finally got a chance to stock up on groceries this week and I decided to make some creamy chicken pasta with chipotle sauce for dinner the other evening. I have had cravings for Mexican food after my travels to Japan. And after… Continue Reading
Restyling my Sauder Hutch
Now that we’re back into our fall routine, I am getting ready to decorate the house for autumn. I enjoy changing up our house decor to reflect the seasons. Partially because I want to welcome the season, but also because I get bored with the same look all the time and like looking at fresh decor. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Sauder. The opinions… Continue Reading
Dollar Luau Party
Host a cheap summer luau with items from the dollar store. This post also contains affiliate links and I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on the dollar tree banners. Summer time is a great time for a party! Did you know that you can host a great luau party for just a few dollars? I found some great items at Dollar Tree. I am sharing my tips… Continue Reading
Making Life A Little Easier with P&Geveryday #PGeveryday
Raise your hand if you want to save time and money and enjoy more moments. That’s pretty much everyone, right? Have you visited the P&Geveryday.com website yet? If you have not, you are in for a treat. The site has so many great ideas and suggestions to save you time and money and ways to entertain and manage your household. I want to share with you why I think you will want… Continue Reading
La Belle Vita with Bertolli Meals for 2
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ConAgra Foods for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I have always had a love affair with Italian cuisine and ever since my husband and I came back from our vacation in Italy a few weeks ago, I just cannot get enough of those authentic Italian dishes. I saw the many varieties of Bertolli Meals for 2 at my… Continue Reading
Dinner Date In with PF Chang’s
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ConAgra Foods for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. It has been a busy week! I have finally recovered from jet lag and the suitcases have been emptied and are ready to fill for the next trip. My husband and I are enjoying looking at our photos and catching up on all the episodes of our favorite shows that… 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
