Penelope's Oasis

Marriage Isn’t Perfect {Guest Post}

Penelope — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:40:41 +0000

Your wedding was a storybook affair. Hair piled high and dressed in whitest white, your groom was handsome, the cake to die for, and your vows romantic. Fast forward three years and the dress is sealed in a box, the cake seems to have settled on your midriff, and your husband, while still handsome, has [...]

My Children Watch Netflix Kids (and Nothing Else) #NetflixKids

Penelope — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:07:09 +0000

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NETFLIX. Before we got married, my husband was a big tv watcher. He couldn’t believe I didn’t have cable or even basic television in my home to watch shows daily. I said “I don’t need those, I have Netflix“. After we got married, he [...]

Show Us Your #FlossFace For A Chance To Win

Penelope — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:56 +0000

My dentist always asks me if I floss. Why? Because flossing is pretty darned important if you want to prevent things like tartar, plaque, and gum disease (and in my family, tartar seems to be predominant, so for a pretty smile, we have to floss). Flossing also helps fight against cavities and bad breath, so [...]

Hey America, What’s Your ID @InDelight #WhatsYourID

Penelope — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:01:45 +0000

There is nothing better than starting my day with a good cup of coffee…except for starting my day with a good cup of Amaretto flavored coffee, courtesy of International Delight. Flavored coffee is one of those things you just look forward to for your down time, a break from your day to sit and savor [...]

What’s In My (Diaper) Bag #HuggiesTester

Penelope — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:07 +0000

A woman’s handbag reflects who she is at that moment in life, whether she carries a diaper bag (new mom), a clutch (packing light and ready for a fun evening), a briefcase (working gal), or nothing at all (free and totally unencumbered). We pretty much carry our lives in our bags: our ID, money, daily [...]