New England Road Trip Ideas

 travel  36 Responses »
Jan 282014
 

This post brought to you by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. All opinions are 100% mine.

We’re a little bit over the cold weather here at our house.  It’s definitely had us missing Florida and the “brisk” 40s-50s we usually experienced in the winter down there.  I’ve been daydreaming about us just tossing our things in a suitcase and taking off on a road trip in search of the sun and possibly a little sand.

Honestly, though, if we were going to take a road trip right now, it would probably be north.  I know, right into more cold, what’s up with that?  But it’s actually been warmer in Northern Maine than it has been here some days, and at least they have the right type and amount of snow to both play in and ski on.

New England Road Trip Ideas with Enterprise

When we road trip, we like to rent a vehicle to drive.  It’s nice not to add the wear and tear to our own car, and we get pick out an SUV that has plenty of space for toting around all the supplies needed for a family that includes a toddler.  And renting with Enterprise allows us to Plus our Points through the Enterprise Plus program.  Learn more about it on the Enterprise Plus Your Points promotion website.

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Finding Fitness Inspiration and Getting Motivated with Best Buy

 fitness, Tech  34 Responses »
Jan 272014
 

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Many of us made fitness goals for the year.  As January rolls to a frigid end, it’s a good time to do a quick check-in on how those resolutions are coming.  While it’s only been a little over three weeks, evaluating your plans now gives you the chance to make the changes necessary to get back on track if you’ve slipped a little.

This cold weather hasn’t really helped.  Who wants to – or even can – get outside when the thermometer reads below zero?  Fortunately Bubbles keeps my heart rate up with all the dancing and jumping around she likes us to do together.

Pair the Shine Fitness Monitor with yurbuds to #GetMotivated @BestBuyWolf

It’s been a few months since I started using my Shine fitness monitor to keep track of my activities.  While it’s not really designed to track all that dancing, it does at least track my steps so I have an idea of if I’m moving enough, or not.  On the days I need a bit more activity to reach my goal, I do have the option of using our treadmill. Continue reading »

Lots of Exciting Disney Frozen Info (Including a “Let It Go” Video!)

 Disney, Entertainment  1 Response »
Jan 252014
 

It’s no secret that we love the Disney Frozen movie.  I shared my Disney Frozen review with you after we took Bubbles to see it in theaters back in November.  And recently we even had a Mother/Daughter Disney Frozen day of fun.

Disney Frozen's Elsa Sings "Let It Go"

One of the things I loved most about the movie was the music.  The “Let It Go” song is not only one of my favorite songs from Frozen, but is one of my favorite Disney movie songs, period.  Bubbles has been singing this song literally since we returned to our car after the movie. Continue reading »

Don’t Miss Any of the Big Game with HoneyBaked Ham Catering

 party ideas  40 Responses »
Jan 232014
 

This post on HoneyBaked Ham Catering for the big game is sponsored by HoneyBaked Ham.  All words and opinions are my own.

If you remember back before the holidays, I told you about our family’s love for HoneyBaked Ham as a Christmas Eve staple.  Granted, I’d happily eat it any day of the week, but that’s the occasion with which I’ve always associated it.  But after spending time inside one of the local HoneyBaked Ham Cafes, I found that they offer a whole lot more.

HoneyBaked Ham Catering Options: HoneyBaked Ham and HoneyBaked Turkey Breast #HoneyBakedGameDay

In addition to being able to walk in and pick up a ham, I found that they also have whole and half turkey breast with that same delicious crunchy crackle.  Growing up, all our holiday dinners always included both ham and turkey, so this was a good piece of information to learn.  Now I can serve both to my guests, also, and only need to stop one place to pick them up. Continue reading »

Design Inspiration and Tips from the Sears Furniture Collection

 Decor  27 Responses »
Jan 222014
 

This is a sponsored post. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.

We have lots of organization projects ahead of us this year.  My office, Bubbles’ bedroom, the garage, the kitchen cabinets.  That’s what I can think of just off the top of my head, but there are more, I know.

As part of our organization plan, we’ll be searching for a few new pieces of furniture, too.  Bubbles needs a new dresser and chest of drawers, and something to house her books.

Get Design Inspiration with the 2014 Sears Furniture Collection

We’ll be searching through the Sears Furniture Collection as part of our hunt for the perfect pieces.  From traditional to modern, the 2014 collection truly does have something for everyone.  The hardest part will be choosing your favorites! Continue reading »

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