This post is brought to you by Suave and RMM. This week, I mentioned how scents evoke a strong reaction in people. That certain scents can brings us back to a specific time, a specific memory. The smell of bacon frying in a pan always reminds me of my grandmother. She cooked breakfast on the weekend when I'd stay the night. I don't eat bacon now, but if I smell it cooking in the frying pan, I am taken back to a time of happiness. Do you have a specific scent that causes you to remember … [Read more...]
The World of Barbie $50 Walmart GC Giveaway
As I write up this post my Princess is watching Netflix. Can you guess what she is watching? Yep, she's watching Barbie. This week she is working on her Christmas wish list and do you know which product is at the top? Barbie and the Pony Tale - she wants the dolls, the horse, and the DVD. {Hint, Hint, to the grandparents.} Do your children love Barbie? Discover the World of Barbie™ Visit Walmart.com this holiday season and discover the World of Barbie! From the butterfly fairy world of … [Read more...]
Sudafed OPEN UP™ App on Facebook
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sudafed. This is the time of year that noses get stuffy and sinuses can become painful. We live in Washington state and many people have wood stoves, including my parents. I love the smell of wood stoves. It just reminds me of winter in Washington as a child. When I step outside in crisp, cold air and smell that wood fire smell coming from chimneys around me it brings back good childhood memories of playing outside as long as possible in … [Read more...]
Give With Purpose: World Vision Gift Catalog
How is your holiday planning coming along? I am making lists and crossing off names and deciding what I still need to purchase this week. I think I will be done before mid-December this year! The giving season often becomes too busy and hectic. So it is nice to be able to plan ahead and get done shopping early. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is can be easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas. But a little thought and advanced planning make it easy to keep your … [Read more...]
Febreze Holiday Scents
This post is brought to you by SheSpeaks and Febreze. When the smell of pine hits your nose, or apple spice fills the air - it has the power to bring to mind the holidays. For me, these scents are inviting, warm, happy, and nostalgic. I love how scents evoke such a strong reaction in people. I can smell vanilla and it brings me back to the age of 17 and visiting a good friend's home. Febreze understands how we associate great scents with amazing times in our life. That is why they offer … [Read more...]
The Give Back Charity Event
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Publishers Clearing House. The opinions and text are all mine. During the holiday season, while you are shopping for gifts, decorating your home, and baking treats do you also remember to give to charities? We give what we can to local charities. But, I love when a large company allows you to give by voting. Have you heard of Publisher's Clearing House? Of course you have. PCH is widely known as a leader in multi-channel direct … [Read more...]
I’m a Brother P-Touch Label Maker Ambassador
I participated in an Ambassador Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Brother P-touch. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and promotional item as a thank you for participating. Great news! I am a Brother P-touch Ambassador With the holidays right at our heels, I am excited to share with you how I will get ready and more organized this holiday season. First, let me share a few photos with you of our garage and boxes. Above is the plastic container wall. … [Read more...]
