Preparing for Chicago Winter…

So this winter they are saying it is going to be worse than last year weather-wise.  Chicago winters can be pretty brutal to begin with but last year was definitely pretty bad.  We had a blizzard with like 14 inches of snow and probably at least a week of snow days.  Now normally our schools [...]

Win with New-Skin!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of New-Skin for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. New-Skin products have been protecting cuts and scrapes for over 100 years and they always got you covered.  Whether you are playing sports or working around the house, New-Skin protects cuts and scrapes with their Liquid [...]

New Satisfying Selections from Weight Watchers Smart Ones Review #smartonesreview

While most nights I cook a meal for the entire family, there is at least one night a week where we pull out frozen entrees.  What I like about frozen entrees is that my husband and I can have something totally different without making a mess in the kitchen or wasting food. I was excited [...]

Help o.b. Donate to Women in Developing Countries #obhuru

Did you know that for millions of girls, sanitary protection is a luxury item?  When I think about all the packages of tampons and pads I have in my storage right now that I had purchased on sale or free, I feel terrible that other girls cannot afford them.  I cannot even imagine not having [...]

Once You Try Carapelli Olive Oil You Won’t Look Back…

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carapelli for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Olive Oil is something I never really thought about, until I realized there are differences.  Carapelli Olive Oil has been making olive oil since 1893 and is reined as Italy’s No. 1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil, [...]

NMEDA helps disabled and eldery get back behind the wheel

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of NMEDA for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. NMEDA is not out to sell you anything but rather they are a non-profit trade association that promotes safe driving and equipment for disabled people.  Their members are actually required to adhere to the safety standards [...]

Medical Insurance

So right now we are getting ready for re-enrollment in my husband’s healthcare plan.  Every November we have to re-evaluate his benefits and decide what we are going to do.  We have been fortunate that it is pretty easy and reasonably priced but it makes me wonder what we would do without it.  My 4 [...]

Who’s Cuter: Puppies or Babies?

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Puppies vs. Babies for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Babies and puppies are known to be cute and irresistible, but have you ever thought about who is actually cuter.  I guess it depends to each person, which is why from now until November [...]

Snow Already?!

So I have really been considering buying a chest freezer for extra food storage.  I have found that most of the food I buy goes in the freezer anyways.  I have also been considering trying out freezing meals to have them on hand.  Bear in mind that I hate cooking and I am not a [...]

When Was the Last Time You Bought Something From a Catalogue?

It is amazing how shopping has evolved.  Back in the day people would go to their local store that had everything they needed.  Then there was door to door salesmen who sold items from makeup to vacuums. Then there was catalogue and telemarketer shopping.  So far only door to door salesman have gone extinct but [...]