As most of you probably already know, I am a baking fan.  I love to bake, the cleaning I could do without, but the baking I can’t.  I love creating beautiful and delicious treats for my friends and family.  The joy a cupcake can bring to a person’s face always amazes and delights me.  Wilton makes it easy to create special sweets that will surely bring you some joy to your sweet tooth, so when Wilton sent me there newest products to... 

In October, I won a contest to go to NYC to the premiere of Motherhood.  If you are so inclined, you can read all about our adventure in the big city.  To sum it up, it was perfect. Motherhood is a movie that follows a stay at home mom through one hectic day of her busy life.  Motherhood stars Uma Thurman (as the stay at home mom blogger), Anthony Edwards (as her husband), and Minnie Driver (as her best friend).  Uma Thurman’s character... 

Whip It, starring Ellen Page and directed by Drew Barrymore, is a movie that focuses on one girl’s journey into the world of Roller Derby.  Ellen Page stars as Bliss, the small town teenager that decides to buck tradition and find her own happiness as a roller derby girl.  The cast is hilarious and includes Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore, Juliette Lewis, Jimmy Fallon and Daniel Stern. I have to tell you something:  I have... 

At first thought, I really kind of cringe at the thought of pearls.  I am not the traditional country club living iced tea sipping lady who wears pearls.  My first experience with pearls?  My mom bought me some pearl earrings for my 18th birthday.  I’d rather have had a new radio for my car.  I only say this  because, wow.  Pearls are  no longer only for the sorority girls.  Pearl variety goes far beyond the classic cream colored pearls... 

I love the circus, so when I was given the opportunity by the Mom Central Feld Family Activators to attend the opening night show later this month, I immediately said yes.  We are really looking forward to our night at the circus. Zing, Zang, Zoom is a magic infused circus show by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.  Full of illusions and, of course, all of your favorite animals, this gives a fresh look to the traditional circus... 

As the New Year approaches, many people will be clearing out their home office, fixing it up and preparing for the busy year ahead of them.  While the piles of paperwork may be what your eye is drawn to, there are several other things that go unnoticed.  UL has focused on Safety at Home this Holiday Season and Safety in your Home Office is just as important.  Here are some tips from UL about how to make your home office safe: Watch your wattage Don’t... 

UL wants to make sure your Holidays are Safe and Joyful.  The people at UL have created some great Ecards that you can send to your friends and family this year.  Don’t worry about stamps, paper or if it will get there in time.  Send an Ecard with meaningful message that conveys good wishes and safety at home.  Check out the one I picked: Island Christmas | Safety at Home. Or perhaps you are focusing on the New Year, ready to leave this... 

A lighted tree. Brightly colored presents. Stockings hung. And a blazing fire. The scene is quintessential holiday. But is it safe? Whenever you add fire to a scene, you need to add an extra level of caution. Here are some tips for fireplace safety: Hang stockings with care Never hang stockings in front of a burning fire. Stockings can be hung when the fire is not lit, but should be moved to another location when the fireplace is in use. Manage... 

BJ’s is a wholesale club that offers savings for it’s members.  BJ’s is now offering you a chance to get these savings for yourself.  Right now, you can get a free 60 day trial membership to BJ’s.  Free.  All you have to do is print off the Free Trial Membership form and take it to your nearest BJ’s to activate.  In order to receive the membership, you must activate it by December 31. At the end of the trial period,... 

Coleman is the place to find the perfect gift for the outdoor lover on your list.  Coleman is having a 50 day Twitter contest!  They are giving away a $25 gift card to one of their followers everyday through January 14, 2010!!!  To enter simply follow @ColemanCampfire on Twitter and Tweet an answer to the question, “What would you buy this holiday season from Coleman.com and why?” with an @ColemanCampfire in your Tweet.  Enter once a day! ...