How much time do you spend paying bills every month? One hour, three hours, or longer? As the person in my household that manages our finances, I can tell you that I am not fond of (ok, I despise) the day set aside for paying our monthly bills. But, last month I got a sneak … Read more
Recently, I participated in a virtual sandwich road trip with KRAFT and shared with you my recipe for the New Orleans French Fry Po-Boy. I invited you to share with me your favorite regional recipe for a chance to be featured on the new KRAFT Outstandwich site launching July 18th and a $100 AMEX gift … Read more
I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls Collective on behalf of Children’s Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program. As a child, I was plagued with horrible allergies. I vividly remember the not-so-fun skin scratch test that resulted in weekly allergy shots. I … Read more
I might be in the minority, but I actually enjoy my commute home from work. It gives me a chance to unwind, listen to some music and reflect on the day’s activities. Suffice it to say that I am generally in my own world on my 20 minute ride home. When out of nowhere, I … Read more
One of my earliest memories is of a family vacation to Houston, Texas. My Dad, an avid baseball fan, was so excited to take us to a baseball game in the (what was once) the Astrodome. My brother and I just loved it and it is a memory that I will always treasure (even the … Read more
With the current state of the economy, I don’t think I am alone when I say that we are tightening our purse strings. Summer is usually a time to play and spoil ourselves a bit, instead we are watching our budget like a hawk. Does this mean the fun has to stop? Not necessarily! To … Read more