American Cancer Society Wants us to Have More Birthdays-Sponsored Video

american cancer society

In honor of the American Cancer Society‘s 100th birthday this month and also in remembrance of friends and family I have lost, I am thrilled to be able to add my voice to many others, and to be a part of this sponsored campaign. It’s safe to say that cancer has been a part of [...]

Camp Bow Wow is Dog-Gone Fun!

Camp Bow Wow, Doggie Daycare

Do you have a dog (or more than one)? What do they do all day while you’re at work–lounge on the bed? Have you ever thought of, or tried doggie day care? We did our mini-walk around the block and then I bundled him into the back seat and we were off for our tour of Camp Bow Wow.

Free Food Wednesdays

Del Taco, New Tastes, Buck and Under

This is a sponsored post; I received a gift card to Del Taco in exchange for this.  All opinions are my own and in fact, I eat there several times a month anyway. Its’s always nice to go out to lunch–especially when you’re cooped up in an office or at home all day; and during [...]

Let’s Start a Movement

Get Even

Whenever I drive down this particular street, there’s a church that has one of those signs posting inspirational messages.  Since I’m driving, I don’t take a chance to snap a shot of the message; but most of the time, they’re just a re-hash of something I’ve seen other places.  This morning’s message was really a [...]

Wine around Albuquerque

Sandia Peak from Corrales Winery

This is a non-sponsored post.  All opinions are my own. If you’re ever in the Albuquerque area, with a few hours to kill–have I got a suggestion for you!  I would suggest checking out the village of Corrales.   They have growers’ markets, art festivals and tours and a definite small town vibe.  I’ve driven [...]

Good Morning from New Mexico

Saturday Morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join Me for the Ultimate Blog Party 2013

Ultimate Blog Party 2013

As busy a week (or month, or year) as I’ve had–I’m so happy to be able to attend this year’s Ultimate Blog Party, hosted by the gals over at 5 Minutes for Mom.  I’ve participated in this party for a couple of years now; it’s a great way to meet other bloggers from all over! [...]

Lovin’ It at McDonalds

Golden Arches

Disclaimer: I was provided with a free Chicken Ranch McWrap plus a coupon by McDonald’s; however, all opinions are my own. There has always been a soft spot in my heart for those golden arches.  Nothing beats a fresh, hot cheeseburger and sizzling french fries; of course this is NOT a healthy meal by any [...]

Sunday Morning Coffee with a View

#SundayMorning #Coffee

Five Things to do on a Road Trip

Family Road Trip

Today, I have a special treat for you–a guest post from Kristin Stewart, who you can follow on Twitter at @InstaMommy.  Hope you enjoy it!   Whether you are heading out with friends on an adventure, or family on a much-needed vacation, road trips are always great fun. Before you head out, it is important [...]

Org Junkie’s 31 Day Challenge Begins

31 Day Organizational Challenge

I have been a blog-stalker of the Org Junkie, dreaming of the day my life would miraculously become more organized.  She has fabulous ideas, posts and photos of what I’d like my home/car/life to look like. Unfortunately, I don’t really live in that world.  My world is a little (OK, a lot!) more messy than [...]

Something to Make You Smile

Canon 55-250 Lens

Saying Goodbye

Sandia Peak at Sunset

I’m trying to decide how and if I can let something or someone go?  I’ve always been a borderline holder on-er; just ask my room mate (please don’t ask her though). Currently, I’m faced with the the task of disposing of my fathers’s ashes on a mountain top, as he asked me to do before he [...]

Celebrate with Somersaults

sunflower

Looking for a Healthy Snack? Isn’t that something everyone is always on the hunt for?  So when I opened the envelope and poured out several packages of Somersaults snacks and started to read about them, I was very pleasantly surprised.  The number one ingredient in all of their flavors (Pacific Sea Salt, Salty Pepper, Dutch Cocoa, Cinnamon [...]

New Neighbors

These are not my Dad's dogs.

This is my Dad’s backyard in New Mexico.  These are not his dogs.  Now that my Dad is gone, I guess this is my backyard; and these are not my dogs.  They live next door and sneak through the fence; OK they don’t really sneak, they kind-of stroll through–like they own the place. They bark [...]