It’s hard to believe we’re already smack dab in the middle of summer, with some of the hottest days yet to come. If you are dreaming of beach days like I am, I think you are going to love my saver summer beach days giveaway! Read on to learn about Tesalate Sand Free Beach Towel.
Happy July my friends. I’m getting back into the swing of things after a little vacation, and I can’t think of a better way to kick the month off than with a book giveaway! I’m excited to share Your Outdoor Room by Manoj Malde, a beloved BBC TV show and author with you here today.
Summer is in full swing, so I’ve been busy switching out some home decor items to better reflect the season. Think lighter blankets and bedding, decorative pillows and placemats and an often overlooked item, candles! I change out my candles seasonally. If you love floral scented candles, you may want to try these two at your next summer gathering.
Recently I learned about a new to me Essential Oil company that said they made learning and using essential oils easy. Since I’ve wanted to learn more on this topic, I went to the Simply Earth website and was excited to see they offer monthly boxes, free educational resources, affordable prices, and best of all, this is a small business with a big heart, donating thirteen percent of profits to organizations that help end human trafficking. Read on to see all the fab goodies that came in my June EO Recipe Box.
Happy last Friday of May friends! May is one of those months that has thirty one days that pass by in the blink of an eye because of all the end of school year activities. Even though I’m on the other side of the May school day chaos, I remember it well and so many of my friends and readers are still in te thick of it. This giveaway is my way of helping you kick of your summer family movie nights in style.
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A few weeks ago, I got accepted into Storey’s Ambassador program and had the opportunity to make my spring book selections. I chose three titles and today’s post is all about the joy of bird watching from Clare Walker Leslie’s How to Look at a Bird book and because we just enjoyed the unofficial start of summer, I’m sharing Storey’s Splash into Summer Book giveaway!
My Paw Patrol DVD giveaway was such a hit in March, I happily agreed to host today’s giveaway for the cute Paw Patrol spin off Rubble & Crew Construction Crew To The Rescue DVD. There’s even an adorable Box Car craft for you to download instructions and make with your kiddos.
Now that May has arrived, we’ve entered a season of busyness to rival the holidays. There’s a lot of celebratory ground to cover this month, starting with Cinco De Mayo and Mother’s Day, which is the topic of today’s post. Below you’ll find my Mother's Day Gift Guide featuring 4 unique brands sure to please the Moms on your gift list.
The first full week of spring has passed and in some parts of the U.S. gardening is in full swing! Seedlings are ready to be planted, the second wave of flowers and trees are in bloom and I am ready to get started! I know better though, since I live in gardening zone 7b (Nashville, TN. area), which means a few more frigid nights before planting can begin. To help pass the time, I’ve been reading two books on vegetable gardening, which I’ll share with you today along with a giveaway for each.
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, I wanted to share these four useful travel essentials for women, that are easy to pack and helpful to have on hand whether you are headed out on a road trip to a girls' weekend, or booking a flight to a romantic getaway, or a family fun vacation this spring.
It may surprise some, but I’ve made it to my 50s and never explored wines. Sure, I’ve had the occasional glass of celebratory wine but never cared enough to explore the many nuances that come with being a wine drinker. With several spring celebrations on the horizon, filled with family and friends who adore wine, I felt it was time I started learning about wine as a beginner, especially since I’d been given three bottles of wine to try. If you are a novice wine drinker, or just like learning more about wines, read on.
Happy March friends! Did you know that March 23rd is National Puppy Day? I found this out while I was researching good gift ideas for big pups, because now that my daughter has a fenced-in backyard, she and her boyfriend are planning a big pup sleepover at their house and I get to spend time with them! I couldn’t show up empty-handed, and as luck would have it, I was offered some useful dog supplies I’m excited to share. I even have a fun pup movie giveaway!
Are you like me anxiously awaiting spring and gardening season? Or perhaps, you love nurturing houseplants, and would like to do a few fun gardening projects before spring arrives? If yes, then keep reading because I’m going to introduce you to a delightful book about both: ¡Verdura!: Living a Garden Life has 30 projects to nurture your passion for plants, both indoors and out. Plus, I’m hosting a giveaway!
I hope everyone who celebrates Christmas had a wonderful holiday. I sure did. As we inch closer to the year's end, our thoughts usually turn to end-of-year reflections. Did we achieve the goals we made in 2023? Did we fulfill any dreams? I can happily say yes, but for some who find themselves dreaming of Nicholas Cage's character in Dream Scenario, happy is not the term they would use!
Tomorrow marks the first official day of winter, which for most gardeners, or those aspiring to be, is the perfect time to be warm and cozy inside, while dreaming of what we want to do outside once the weather is warm again. I can think of no better book for garden dreaming and planning than The Garden Journal, a beautiful five-year record-keeping tool by Linda Vater. As a special thanks to my readers, I’m hosting a giveaway for a hardbound copy of this book.
Are you hosting a holiday event soon? I’m hosting on two occasions between now and the new year, so stocking up on dinnerware now for holiday entertaining makes sense to take advantage of current sales and ensure there is plenty of dinnerware on hand. I recently found a beautiful blue porcelain, dinnerware set from over&back that I'm excited to share with you today.
Happy December and happy Friday friends! If you’ve been on my blog before, you know how much I love Friday giveaways. This giveaway comes at a perfect time with kids going on holiday break from school soon, so parents looking for entertainment options, this one's for you!
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In an effort to not rush headlong into everything Christmas, I waited until I knew most people had started holiday shopping, or at the very least, asking for their loved ones' gift lists. This year has found me enjoying offline hobbies and events, which led me to compile 10 no tech holiday gift ideas sure to please most adults on your list. This is a switch from my previous holiday gift idea lists because I’m not covering kids' gifts. As an almost empty nester, it’s going to be a few years before I need to shop for little ones again.
Earlier this week, my husband and I had the privilege of attending an IMAX press screening of The Marvels, along with other accredited film critics who, like me, are members of the Music City Film Critics Association. I say this because there is something special about watching a film with others in the audience. It’s fun to be with peers and their plus ones and enjoy this time together. Together is one of the key components of The Marvels, and I can’t wait to share my no-spoiler (hopefully!) thoughts with you.
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It’s been a while since I hosted a Friday giveaway here on the blog, so I thought the first Friday in November would be a perfect time to host this awesome giveaway for a subscription to a new kids' platform, Bentkey. If you are looking for a new streaming service that offers curated content parents can trust, read on!
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