spring

sgroppino: spring cocktail
When thinking of the perfect Easter weekend cocktail, the light and bright Italian classic – Sgroppino came to mind. This bubbly cocktail with lemon and mint is absolutely perfect for spring and entertaining any holiday guests you may have this weekend. The first time I tried this classic Venetian cocktail at

healing pedicure at home {DIY it}
I am so picky about my moisturizers because there are some really terrible ones out there. Too thin, too thick. Too medical grade smelling, too cheap perfume smelling. The worst offense in my book, though, is greasy. Greasy moisturizers give me a serious case of the icks. I need a

Valentine’s Day Date: Romantic Nature Hike
I’m sharing my Valentine’s Day Date: Romantic Nature Hike featuring BROOKSIDE Crunchy Clusters, wine and cheese board as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #DISCOVERBROOKSIDE I have to admit that I have never been the typical red roses, movie, dinner on V-day type gal. Don’t get me wrong, I

raising funds for youth sports teams {PearUp.com}
Getting your kids involved in sports early is important and I found soccer was one of the easiest to begin with. My daughter took to soccer quickly, way faster than other sports she tried early. Finding that right fit can be difficult… and it seems like every year, my daughter

Easter books for all ages {Easter}
The tulips are bursting, the eggs are on sale, time to break out the Easter books, moms! Here are a few of my favorite picks this year, perfect to buy now and read for bedtime or put in the Easter basket: Ollie’s Easter Eggs by Oliver Dunrea Gossie, Gertie, BooBoo,

Spring is in the air {books for kids}
Welcome to Spring! I absolutely adore spring here in the desert — it is quite perfect. We are outside all day enjoying the weather before summer swoops in and boils us with its 120 degree heat! It is a great season to really experience nature. Instilling love and respect for

four detox tips for bikini-ready skin {spring clean}
This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #TENways http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV. Here in Palm Springs, our weather is in the 70s and 80s… prime time to live in this desert valley.

pineapple spa water mocktail { #Outshine }
I created my healthy #Outshine Pineapple Spa Water Mocktail with Outshine Fruit Bars as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars by Crowdtap. Outshine Fruit Bars have taken over my freezer. Here in the desert, we take pride in our frozen fruit bars. They are absolutely mandatory once the spring

fresh cucumber melon salad {two ways}
I was given 1 free month of Weight Watchers Simple Start program to write about my experience. Though I was compensated for my time and commitment, my thoughts and opinions are all mine –> 100% genuine folks I shared with you guys last week that I am testing out the

setting sail for spring with {Klever Kids}
Spring is my favorite season to shop for as the colors are always bright and, my favorite, white makes a comeback. Shopping for my daughter’s spring wardrobe is no less fun than for my own, which is why I was thrilled to see Klever Kids, a new-to-me brand. At Klever