Travel Topic: Time Share Rentals

Seaglass Timeshare

If you’re like me, then you’re probably aren’t too familiar with time share rentals or about the specific details of owning a time share. I know people who have time shares and I also know people who’ve gone to time share presentations, who’ve in turn received a free or reduced travel stay. For me, I hate going to any type of sales pitch because I have a problem saying no to people and I … [Continue reading...]

Romantic Destination: Italy

Photo Credit: Guy and Girl Travels

Ciao Bella! Ah, romantic Italy, where you can find an endless supply of wine, pasta, blood oranges, fashionistas and my favorite: gelato. There are many xoxo opportunities awaiting in Italy: in front of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, on a winery tour in Tuscany, or on the Bridge of Sighs in Venice. Hell, even on the balcony in your hotel room! Joe and I went to Italy a few years back and … [Continue reading...]

Lavender Vanilla Honey Heaven Scrub

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My new obsession is making homemade body scrubs. After doing tons of research and experiments with different oils and scents, I finally came up with my first homemade scent. It's called “Lavender Vanilla Honey Heaven.” The honey and vanilla extract really help soften the scent of lavender essential oil, which if used alone smells overpowering. Here is the recipe: 1 cup of exfoliate: … [Continue reading...]

Corny Family Fun

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I found a fabulous corn dog recipe on Pinterest that is so festive, we decided to turn it into a game. The recipe is called “Jiffy Corn Dog Mini Muffins” by My Kitchen Adventures. Check out the link for their yummy recipe, but I will tell you that this is our new favorite noshing dish. Did I mention they're low fat and family friendly?! The recipe makes twenty corn dog mini muffins, which … [Continue reading...]

Romantic Destination: Aruba

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate than by whisking your loved one off to the white sandy beaches of Aruba for a few days. Located in the southern Caribbean Sea on the Lesser Antilles, Aruba has average year-round temperatures in the low 80 degrees. Aruba is a popular destination for honeymooners as it’s located on the outskirts of the hurricane belt and has … [Continue reading...]

Six Month Braces: The Retainer Parts 6 & 7

Part 6: November 8, 2011 This appointment was super easy except in my mind I feared the absolute worst! (Darn anxiety!) I met with the Doctor for maybe two minutes to make sure that the new retainer fit, which it did. Yay! This new retainer wasn’t as awfully tight like the other, so I was so happy to be in less pain for a bit. I was told to keep on wearing the retainers overnight. I go … [Continue reading...]