How to say thank you after a date — try flowers

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of 1-800-Flowers. All opinions are 100% mine. I have gotten you ready for all kinds of dates — movies, concerts, picnics, etc.  So you looked great and behaved well, right?  Now that first date turned into the first of many.  So... Read More

Free hotel stay, now that makes cents.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hampton Hotels. All opinions are 100% mine. It is always amazing to me that Chicago goes from cold to hot and I mean REALLY hot in 3.5 seconds. Now, I am not complaining because I love the summertime but... Read More

A great vacation — Kissimmee, Florida

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Kissimmee Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine. I woke up this morning wishing I could go to a pool and order drinks.  So I started evaluating all of my choices — I could stay in the city and head to... Read More

Freschetta FlatBread Pizza

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Freschetta. All opinions are 100% mine. I don’t typically talk about food but when this opportunity came up,  it made me consider buying it myself.  I love pizza but I can’t afford all of those calories and fat so I... Read More

No wool over your eyes…

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine. Really, you would probably prefer to avoid wool because you think it is to hot, itchy and heavy.  Well, I just discovered that there is a company — Ramblers Way — that offers an... Read More

What to wear to a World Rally Championship

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PacSun. All opinions are 100% mine. If you love the World Rally but not sure what to wear to the event or even if you are just watching it at home, Ken Block has collaborated with DC Shoes and Ford... Read More

When to Wear a Watch

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Victorinox Swiss Army. All opinions are 100% mine. Rumor has it that watches aren’t necessary or fashionable anymore. We all walk around with our cell phones checking the time, text messages and emails which has forced us to forget... Read More

Mother’s Day is around the corner but are you on the right street?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of NAVTEQ. All opinions are 100% mine. Don’t mess up this Mother’s Day by missing your turn and ending up taking your mom to Ray Ray’s Barbecue Kingdom instead of Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant.  Or better yet, you rush off to... Read More

“Date Night” with Steve Carrell and Tina Fey opens this Friday, April 9th

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of 20th Century Fox. All opinions are 100% mine. Anybody who knows me, even remotely, knows that I LOVE going to the movies.  There is something about the atmosphere that just makes me yearn for it.  I actually go sometimes because... Read More

Green Bags make Fashion Cents and could make you a $2,000 shopping spree winner

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Bloomingdale’s. All opinions are 100% mine. I always wanted to be a fashion designer but after looking at my simply designed tote, I think I might be over that dream (or rather the dream might be over me). But you should... Read More

Can you see clearly? You gotta see this now!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Incendia Health. All opinions are 100% mine. This is me with my Goddaughter today on Easter.  Not the best picture, I know a little blurry.  You almost wonder if the person who took it could see…LOL! (I know who took... Read More

How tempting are you?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of KAO Brands. All opinions are 100% mine. I am so excited that spring is finally here, even though it doesn’t quite feel like it here in Chicago BUT I know that warm days are coming soon. I can’t wait... Read More