Views From the Ville

How do You Express Your Pregame Pride?

Dec 032014

This pregame pride post is sponsored by Global Influence. All words and opinions are my own.

It’s no secret that we’re big NCAA football fans. You’ll find a number of posts here about our love for the game and some great tailgating recipes.

I think most sports fans have certain pregame rituals that they follow. Specific clothes they wear, a meal they eat, a place they go to watch the game. Even my husband’s Aunt and her husband get into the act, attending all local college football games and even traveling to many of the season’s away games. Continue reading »

Idina Menzel Holiday Album “Holiday Wishes” Is a Must-Have

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Dec 032014

I received a copy of the Idina Menzel holiday album “Holiday Wishes” as a member of One2One Network in order to facilitate my review. All words and opinions are my own.

I’ve been listening to Christmas music for awhile now. I have a pretty solid collection and each year it seems to grow. This year I’ve already added one new album to my playlist and it’s one I think you’ll love.

New Idina Menzel holiday album "Holiday Wishes"

Now, you’ve probably heard the name Idina Menzel at this point. She was the voice of Elsa in this little Disney movie Frozen? And by “little” I mean a “global box-office smash”. Did you know, though, that she was already a Tony award-winning actress and singer before that? Continue reading »

Easy Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Millennial Guys

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Dec 022014

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Old Wisconsin® and Irish Spring® and Speed Stick® GEAR™. All opinions are 100% mine.

Shopping for stocking stuffers for guys has always been harder for me than shopping for stocking stuffers for the gals. Growing up with two younger brothers, you would think I have ideas in spades. And while I do have some, I inevitably end up with more items for the girls on my list than the guys.

Easy Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Millennial Guys

I’ve shared a master list of over 125 stocking stuffer ideas for all ages before. But if you’re specifically trying to find some things for millennial guys, then here are a few of my easy stocking stuffer ideas. Continue reading »

Entertaining House Guests? Create a DIY Guest Welcome Basket

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Dec 012014

This DIY guest welcome basket for entertaining shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidayMadeSimple #CollectiveBias

A few weeks ago I suggested to my Mom that it would be great if they could come out this year for the holidays. We bounced back and forth between Christmas and Thanksgiving, and due to work schedules we settled on Thanksgiving. By choosing to come in November, it meant that my brother Jeff was also able to come, an extra treat!

DIY Guest Welcome Basket for Entertaining House Guests #HolidayMadeSimple

As soon as I knew they were coming, I started working on prepping the guest room. Just because it was my family coming doesn’t mean I didn’t want to make their visit special for them. So one of the items on my to-do list was to make a DIY guest welcome basket. Continue reading »

4 Holiday Traditions to Start with Your Kids This Year

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Nov 262014

This sponsored post on holiday traditions is brought to you by Sverve. All words and opinions are my own.

Having holiday traditions has always been really important to me. One of the first traditions I can remember from when I was very young was how we celebrated Christmas Eve. My Mom’s side of the family would gather at my Great Grandmother’s house; it was the one time of year they all made a point to get together.

4 Holiday Traditions to start with your family this year #ChosenByKids

Now that Bubbles is getting older and is able to anticipate and appreciate much of the season, we’re working on building her traditions. Here are some that we’re participating in this year that you might like to start with your own kiddos. Continue reading »

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