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Diamond Candles- A Ring In Every Candle

  If you are a big fan of candles like I am, you might be lucky to be able to use the votive or jar your candle came in again to repurpose it for something else.  What if I told you that there is a candle you can use, enjoy, and actually get View Post

We Felt Like Royalty At Embassy Suites!

In the heart of Grapevine, Texas, the Embassy Suites DFW Airport North Outdoor World towers over the city and is definitely tops in service.  My family and I just experienced an incredible night’s stay and we literally hated to leave. When we View Post

P & G/Costco “Thank You Mom” Prize Pack Giveaway

  Growing up, no matter what activity I participated in (dance, cheerleading, theater), my mom was always my biggest fan, supporting me and shuffling me to and from practices and performances.  When you are pursuing your dreams, it means the View Post

July Is National Park And Recreation Month

July is National Park and Recreation Month and the National Recreation and Park Association encourages you and your family to “GET WILD” about parks and recreation and take advantage of everything your local park has to offer. Since 1985, America has View Post

How To Take Pictures of Fireworks

  Do you ever wonder how people manage to take such great pictures of fireworks?  I have tried before in the past, but could never get more than sparkly blurs to show up.  I wish I could take beautiful pictures of fireworks like the View Post

Teach Your Children Money Smarts with Tykoon

    I’m a firm believer in teaching children financial smarts at an early age.  Our son is just now learning how to count money and how to stay within his budget when he uses his spending money to shop for toys.  It’s hard to View Post

Looking For Pet Food Coupons?

  It looks as if I am off to the grocery store for cat food.  Again! When I first got our oldest cat (Clyde) eleven years ago, a can of his favorite cat food cost me all of 19 cents.  Today, that same cat food is 55 cents a can.  View Post

Does Deva Curl work and make your hair curly? My personal review and before and after pictures using Deva Curl. #hair #curls #curlyhair #hairproducts #devacurl

Does Deva Curl Work?

Late one night I was sucked into watching infomercials on TV and an infomercial came on for Deva Curl, a hair product that was supposed to make your curly hair look amazing.  My hair is naturally wavy and I would give anything to be  able to just View Post

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