This post is sponsored by  JW Twist-In Treats but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. We just finished building an outdoor covered patio structure to enjoy this summer, so we are ready to start entertaining! While everyone…

Laws are being passed and reef-wrecking sunscreens are getting the boot! But which options are effective and reef-friendly for your summer beach fun? Some new mineral sunscreen product has hit the market this year, and here’s a preview of some…

This post was sponsored by Swanson Health. As summer is almost in full swing, we decided to build an outdoor covered entertaining area in our backyard. What seemed like a simple backyard improvement has turned into a major endeavor, which…

I’m so excited to be entering the Cedar Bay Grilling Company Blogger Recipe Challenge in the Grilling Contest Category! My family loves salmon, so I was excited to learn about this gourmet pre-planked salmon.  Located in a tiny South Shore…

This post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Giving and volunteering have always been a part of my life, so naturally, my daughter has been raised to also take part in many charitable causes….

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MySanPelMomenti #TastefullyItalian #CollectiveBias As winter winds down and lemon trees are dropping their bounty, I have been preserving lemons with salt to use…

I groaned as I started to pack my suitcase. Seattle forecast? Rain, followed by a little more rain. As a native San Diegan, we have a love-hate relationship with rain. We desperately need the rainwater due to our ongoing drought,…

This post is sponsored by Celestial Seasonings but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. The warmer weather is FINALLY here, so I’ve been making my colorful, flavorful Berry Berry Zinger beverage. Pairing fresh seasonal strawberries with Celestial…

I received this product for free from Moms Meet (momsmeet.com) to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. I was absolutely thrilled that California received so much rain…

If you’re stopping through London and only have a day or two to see the sights, here are my top five picks to experience a variety of what London has to offer. Walk through a Park I’m not doing to…

I just returned from London and let’s just say tea and scones became a thing. Lemon curd was one of my favorite things to smear on top of a warm toasty scone, so I simply had to make some when…

 Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LighterFeelsGood #CollectiveBias This Vegan Banana Peanut Butter Cardamom Smoothie is a delicious treat, but with no additional sugars added. I’ve included Metamucil Premium Blend…

If you have lemons coming out of your ears, or have a very generous neighbor with a bountiful lemon tree, don’t let that precious fruit go to waste! You can preserve lemons in salt resulting in a glorious tart pickled…

We all want to live somewhere that is safe and secure, yet it seems crime is on the rise leaving many of us constantly worried. Nobody wants to live in an area where you are a high risk of getting…

This post is sponsored by Holigos but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I love traveling, but managing my irritable bowel syndrome while on the road can be a chore. With odd eating schedules and new foods…