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... 

I really enjoy watching The View,  I love the banter and the real discussions they have on real topics.  I also love how absolutely steadfast Elisabeth is in her views, even though I couldn’t disagree with her more.  Really.  Sometimes I think she is really Dick Chaney in costume.  Really.  The rest of the ladies are awesome, Joy is so quick witted and speaks truths no one else is willing to voice and Whoopi has become the voice of reason... 

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... 

February is Potato Fest month at Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes.  Join them for lots of potato based dishes that are sure to please the potato lover in you!!! Visit Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes blog or their Facebook page and play “Hot Potato” to win free meal passes! Or, follow Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes on Twitter for even more fun potato month games and giveaways! Check out the menu:  Read More →

Bare Escentuals is my brand of choice.  I once strayed from it, only to come running back waving my kabuki brush in the air.  I love this stuff.  So, was I thrilled when I got the opportunity to tell you about a great campaign AND a way for you to have a chance to get your hands on some free product?  You betcha. ReThink What Matters is a campaign that encourages women to talk about real issues for real women.  From “going bare”... 

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... 

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... 

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! ...