The Art of Random Willy-Nillyness

Westminster Abbey, London

2013-05-21T08:51:00.002-04:00

Doubletree by Hilton at Marble Arch ~ Our hotel room

2013-05-19T14:36:00.001-04:00

Our room is tiny but it is in a great location. It is also very clean and comfortable. Enjoy my room video!!

Goodbye, Bon Voyage and Adios!!!

2013-05-17T07:30:00.000-04:00

I will be MIA from the blog for a couple of weeks. I will be traveling. But I might be posting some pictures here of my travels so keep an eye out. And if you think of anything you would like me to giveaway on my blog from England, France or Spain, leave me a comment!! I will be holding a giveaway of stuff I pick up on my vacation!! Take care and keep entering my giveaways!!

Spice Lab Gourmet Sea Salt Review and Giveaway!

2013-05-16T07:00:00.000-04:00

You all know I consider myself a chef although I am not. But I try. I am always trying new recipes and using new spices. I figure it you don;t expand your food world, you will always get stuck eating the same thing over and over. I was thrilled when I was able to review some salts from The Spice Lab. The Spice Lab has over 180 different kind of sea salts and they come from 30 different

Wordless Wednesday ~ I Am Headed To Europe!

2013-05-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

I will be gone for a few weeks! I am headed to Europe on vacation. We will be going to London, Paris, Barcelona and Madrid. Our poor kitty Scout can't come and she will be left with our wonderful House/Cat Sitter, Melody! But remember to keep entering the giveaways I have up and keep an eye out for random pictures I might post during the trip. Also head over to Carolyn in Carolina as well

Dunkin' Donuts Office Party!

2013-05-13T07:00:00.000-04:00

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Dunkin' Donuts. I received a Dunkin' Donuts Party kit to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I was sent a gift pack to host a Dunkin' Donuts party. I was going to host the party at my house because that is the obvious choice. But then, I realized that I could do

Allegra Outdoor Challenge Giveaway!!

2013-05-10T07:00:00.001-04:00

It's spring and that means sun, green grass, gardening and being outdoors. For me, it also means a stuffy nose, watery and itchy eyes and a feeling of malaise that comes along with allergies. I never had allergies when I lived other places including California, Florida and New Mexico but when we moved to North Carolina, the allergies began. It's not pretty. What do I use? Allegra. It

I Can't Believe it's Not Butter! Breakfast After Dark with Lisa Venderpump + GIVEAWAY!

2013-05-09T07:00:00.000-04:00

You know what's better than Breakfast? Breakfast After Dark (B.A.D.). I know I love Breakfast for Dinner and we often do it at our house. And now, Lisa Vanderpump, has teamed up with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! to show you how to have the most important meal of the day--after dark. Lisa has created a series of webisodes to show us how she keeps things spicy by enjoying a little

Nutrisystem Nation Week 15 Update! #spon

2013-05-08T07:00:00.001-04:00

Slow and steady wins the race, so says the fable. I think that's my new motto. I have been doing well. Because I am coming off the program in a month or so, I started incorporating regular meals into my program and I still lost weight. I need to plan for the future and not just now. I love the fact that I now know more about portion size and how much or how little I should be eating

New Soft Scrub Mold & Mildew Stain Remover Review and Giveaway

2013-05-07T07:00:00.001-04:00

I hate cleaning. When I do clean, however, I want products that will work and make my life easier. One of the problems we have in our bathrooms is that we get some mildew and mold because they have no outside windows and it is a breeding ground for mildew. This is true especially in the shower of our Master bath. It is an endless battle. I clean often but it still is difficult to get

Novica Review and Giveaway!!

2013-05-06T07:00:00.000-04:00

When I was given the opportunity to review an item from Novica, was thrilled. Honestly, I love this site. If you haven't heard of Novica or visited the site, you MUST. Novica, in association with National Geographic gives artists and artisans around the world a platform to express their artistic talents, and creativity. It is a huge marketplace where you can find unique and handmade

Despicable Me 2 Party Ideas!

2013-05-04T07:00:00.000-04:00

Okay, I usually don't post random press releases I am sent but I received some information on Despicable Me 2 party ideas for kids. Because I love love love minions, I decided to post it!! I don't have kids but if I did, I would force them to have minion parties. I nagged my husband so much that this year he bought me a minion as a gift. My minion sleeps on my nightstand. Yes, it all sounds

Did you catch the Latin Billboard Awards show? #SeHablaMusica #sponsored

2013-05-03T07:00:00.001-04:00

Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Target. This is a sponsored post. The Latin Billboard Awards Show have come and gone. I have to admit that I missed part of the show because my hubby does not do award shows. The only reason I get to watch the Oscars every year is because he gets to watch the Tonys. All other shows are off-limits. Luckily for me, I convinced him to let

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift! Wahl Hot/Cold Massager Review and Giveaway! #shareyourpain

2013-05-02T07:30:00.000-04:00

I remember when I was little, my mother worked so hard every day. Then she came home and made dinner and took care of us. She always had aches and pains and, now that I am older, I understand why. I don't know how some women do it. With work and home and some with kids, it is a wonder more women don't suffer from muscle or joint pain. Recently, Wahl, the inventor of the electric

Nutrisystem Nation Week 14 Update! #spon

2013-05-01T07:30:00.000-04:00

Another week on my journey. It's been a rocky road. I am still trying to stick to the plan and keep trying to lose weight. I am down 12.5 total, which is great. What I love the most is I am packing for a trip in May. Yes, I am one of those weirdos who stats packing weeks ahead. While looking through my traveling clothes, I tried on a top and shorts I have had in my closet and unused

Clorox Smart Tube Technology Giveaway!

2013-04-30T07:00:00.000-04:00

I recently had the opportunity to try the new Clorox cleaners with the New SMART TUBE® technology. The Smart Tube technology consists of a built in tube that gets all the way to the bottom of the bottle. No longer will you have to tilt the bottle. No more opening the bottle to get every last drop of the cleaning fluid either. The new Smart Tube technology ensures that you get every last drop.

P&G Spring Cleaning Kit Giveaway!!!

2013-04-29T07:30:00.000-04:00

I don't know about you but Spring around my house means lots of cleaning. Besides the regular cleaning, I try to do a little more deep cleaning in spring. This means the windows and baseboard have to be done. I know it's not that green but I like using paper towels to clean because I think it's more sanitary than using other cloths. If I am wiping down a bathroom or counter top with a cloth,

IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel Review and Giveaway!

2013-04-26T07:30:00.000-04:00

One of my go to shops for beautiful clothes is IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel . IGIGI is a store that specializes in plus size clothing. I love it. The clothes is always timeless and classy. The dresses are beautiful and fit beautifully. It used to be so hard to find plus size clothes that was also fashionable but IGIGI is the place to find that clothes. When I need a dress for a special occasion, I

Thor: The Dark World Teaser Trailer

2013-04-25T07:00:00.000-04:00

Okay, I have to be honest. When the first Thor movie came out, I didn't want to see. I was lukewarm although I am a total superhero geek. He was not one of my favorites. But ultimately, I gave in and put it on our Netflix queue. When the movie came to the house, hubby was not thrilled. I told him let's give it a chance. Mainly, because even if the movie wasn't good, I could still watch

Nutrisystem Nation Week 13 Update! #spon

2013-04-24T07:00:00.000-04:00

This week I am happy to report I am still holding steady at 12 pounds. It is expected because I fell off the program a few times. But when I did, I made sure only to eat small portions. I also am not exercising. I have not been in the mood because of all the meds and not feeling well. Of course, that is also an excuse. I won't lie. I am finding that I got a little tired of the

Smile Brilliant LED Teeth Whitening System Giveaway!

2013-04-23T07:00:00.001-04:00

I have a great giveaway for you all. It is a Smile Brilliant Professional Teeth Whitening system. The Smile Brilliant system uses LED technology to whiten your teeth at home. The kit includes: * High intensity Ultra-Blue LED activating light batteries included * Protective trays for the top & bottom * Professional whitening gel pen * 30 Day money back guarantee * Life-time tray

Procter & Gamble® has teamed up with Dollar General to honor moms as Every Day Heroes

2013-04-22T07:00:00.000-04:00

This May, Procter & Gamble has teamed up with Dollar General once again to honor mothers. The Every Day Heroes program honors those who make a difference in the community and who do so much for their family. Using the theme “Moms Rule,” the Dollar General “Every Day Heroes®” campaign will also honor moms by offering great savings for the heroes closest to our hearts. This year, Maria

Stella and Dot Spirit Bracelet Giveaway!!

2013-04-20T07:00:00.000-04:00

My friend, Juliet, is a Stella & Dot consultant. She recently mentioned that Stella & Dot is having a wonderful campaign to benefit the HollyRod Foundation. During the month of April (Autism Awareness Month) Stella & Dot will donate 20% of the retail sales price of each item that is sold from the specially-marked Autism Awareness Collection to the HollyRod Foundation, with a guaranteed minimum

Get Crackin'! Wonderful Pistachios Review and Giveaway!

2013-04-19T08:00:00.000-04:00

I am always on the search for snacks especially now that I am dieting. I love having a little something around to stop the munchies. One of my favorite snacks is nuts. I love nuts plus they are full of protein and fiber and it is the perfect snack for the afternoon. When I received the opportunity to review some Wonderful Pistachios, I was all over it. I received some packets of the 2

h.h. gregg and Frigidaire "100 Ways to Organize" Sweepstakes!

2013-04-18T10:44:00.001-04:00

The other day, I heard a weird noise coming from our kitchen. I couldn't pin point until I was close to our refrigerator. I opened the the fridge and looked inside. Then I opened the freezer and realized that our ice machine was the reason for the noise. I think our refrigerator is on its way to the trash heap of old appliances. I have already been eyeing a few new fridges at h.h. gregg.