This is a sponsored post written in partnership with Findery How do you begin planning for a trip? If you’re like me, you absorb as much information from possible. Friends, guide books, online research, and more. I tend to leave no stone unturned as I prepare to travel to a new destination or one visited…
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4 Ways to Get Rid of Backyard Mosquitos and Ticks
When I’m not in front of the computer, I love unplugging to enjoy time outside but as we approach summer, warm weather, thunderstorms, and humidity means onslaught of mosquitos that adore me. It’s always been hard to enjoy dinner al fresco when mosquitos are at their prime but even walking from our driveway to our…
Serving Up Food Memories of Enchiladas #Pyrex100
While songs from the past have the power to evoke strong memories, the same holds true for me with food. A perfectly warm don tart (egg custard) with the flakiest of crusts reminds me of regular trips to San Francisco Chinatown where my mom held on to me with a tight grip as we made…
Sevenly’s CAUSEBOX: A Curated Collection of Gifts for Mom that Change the World
Gifts that give back. Ethical fashion. Conscious shopping. Social good. I’ve seen how the choices we make as consumers can make a huge difference in the lives of others in Haiti and am more inclined to support a company whose products help better the lives of others. One company I love is Sevenly. I fell…
11 Tips for Taking the Best Selfies
This is part of a sponsored post series for Domain.ME Love or hate selfies, they’re here to stay. Since the images we capture in that quick second can live on social media forever, it’s always important to put your best face forward. There were no shortage of selfies taken during Mom 2.0 Summit in Scottsdale,…
Celebrate National Pet Month with a Discount on Just Right by Purina
How much do we love our pets? So much and wouldn’t we do everything in our power to ensure that they stay healthy and fit so they live long lives? I know I would because I can’t imagine life without our loveable goofy 7 year old Yellow Labrador, Oliver. In honor of National Pet Month,…
PayPal Wants To Know What Your #UltimateMomsDay Wish Is
What if someone gifted you with exactly what you wanted for Mother’s Day? This year PayPal wants to know exactly what you want through #UltimateMomsDay, a super simple campaign that’s designed to surprise and celebrate moms. Simply tweet, Facebook, or Instagram @PayPal with what you’d love to have for Mother’s Day and include #UltimateMomsDay by Wednesday,…
5 Quick Lessons for Giving the Gift of Tech Support to Mom This Mother’s Day
This post was written as part of a compensated partnership with Microsoft Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re scratching your head about what to give your beloved Mom or feeling a bit short on cash for something that would show her how much you truly love her, what about the gift…
Combining History and Romance for a DC Date Night on Findery and Huffington Post
This is a sponsored post There’s the tourist version of Washington, D.C. with the must-sees on everyone’s list but there’s also so much more to our Nation’s Capital. As a longtime resident of the D.C. area, I never get tired all my city has to offer both to us as a family and also as…
3 Days in Philadelphia with the Kids
This is part of a sponsored content series for Findery For those on the East Coast, Philadelphia serves as a historical hub with plenty of family friendly activities and gastronomic delights. Just two hours from New York City and Washington, D.C., it’s home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the famed steps that appear…
