Monthly Archives: March, 2012

Getting a dog

Post contributed by Hilton Miranda We have always wanted to get a dog to supplement our home security Fort Lauderdale system. I think the security system signs in the front yard serve as a deterrent to any unsavory individuals but a dog couldn’t hurt either. My kids have been begging for a dog for quite some time [...]

Sees Fundraisers

We got introduced to the world of fundraising as soon as my oldest child got into pre-school. The PTA does at least one per month, and is always looking into new programs to replace the ones with low results. Then, my kids started playing sports, and we were introduced to fundraising her too. There is [...]

Lucky Leprechaun #Giveaway Hop

I am excited to be participating in another giveaway hop hosted by, I am a Reader, Not a Writer. Since this hop officially starts on St Patrick’s Day, I thought it would be fun to offer you your choice of an Irish Themed Cookbook from Amazon, up to approx $15. Here are some suggestions: Our [...]

Where’s the Beach?

Purchase P90x at Amazon We have just the rest of this week until Spring Break. I so wish we were able to go to the beach and relax, but it’s just not feasible. Between doctors appointments (and bills), soccer practice (and games), baseball practice, and a miscellaneous assortment of other obstacles, we can’t get away. [...]

Gourmet Gift Baskets

I live in a state in a part of the country that is quite a distance from the area of the country where most of my close friends and family live. So, when birthdays, anniversary’s, and holidays arrive, I tend to order gifts for them online and have them shipped directly to the recipient. For those [...]