Get $15 off Your First Ride with Taxi Magic
Living in gorgeous So Cal it isn’t very often I need to go some place I can’t walk or ride a bike to. In fact, I’ve had my car for over a decade and it has yet to surpass 90,000 … Read more
This and That
Discover the D.O. Wines of La Mancha
The D.O. La Mancha Wine Event opportunity came to me just after reading an article in Food and Wine about, “How to be a Wine Super-Sleuth,” so I was excited to put my new sleuthing skills to the test. Truth … Read more
Shower The Mom in Your Life With #BearHugs and Helzberg Diamonds
Mothers Day is right around the corner and I am so lucky to have 5 amazing women in my life to honor and celebrate. They span multiple generations and I enjoy the vast wisdom they have to offer. But of … Read more
Have a Cup of Tea with Oprah
Imagine this: It’s a cool June morning and you stop at your local Starbucks for a chai tea latte, but this time it’s different. You notice there’s a bit more of a kick, and a smooth pepper finish. You’re drinking … Read more
Creating New Generations of Olympians
In Sochi this year the U.S. walked away with 25 medals earned by some of our most inspiring athletes. Even though the Olympics are over, the legacy of these athletes continues to live on. With the help of Citi nine … Read more
Amazing Health NonProfit Organizations You Should Know About
Miracle Flights Miracle Flights provides free commercial air travel to desperately ill children and their parents anywhere in the US, and as many times as needed; so they may access doctors not available in their community. So far they have provided more than … Read more
Life Lessons Learned from The Jungle Book
Whenever I think of Walt Disney’s: The Jungle Book I can’t help but start humming the famous song.. Look for the bare necessities The simple bare necessities Forget about your worries and your strife I mean the bare necessities Are … Read more
One Family, One State, One Michigan Road Trip
This post brought to you by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. All opinions are 100% mine. As adventure of spending the next 20 years inside educational institutions looms before my daughter, I’ve been spending more time thinking about ways to instill a passion … Read more
Marvel Super Hero Mashers #MyMashup
Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, The Hulk, Wolverine – it’s nearly impossible for this fan girl to decide her favorite Marvel superhero. Which super power is better? Thor gets points for being a God. Iron Man has the brains and … Read more
Understanding Foreign Aid with Bill and Melinda Gates
The Annual Letter from Bill and Melinda Gates is always a refreshing read. Two of the wealthiest people in the world share their thoughts and opinions on charity with a focus on advancing health and agriculture in developing countries. In … Read more
NBC Studios Tour + Top of The Rock Observation Deck
Being a Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Winner is not easy task, but with over 9,816 ‘excellent’ ratings it’s no wonder that Top of The Rock Observation Deck garnered the 2013 title. On a recent trip to New York as a ZINK hAppy Ambassador, … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth #JustGotMerrier
Spending Christmas time at Disneyland is an iconic tradition. The Christmas Day Parade that airs Christmas morning on ABC is only a hint at the magic at the happiest place on Earth. The way the snow settles on Sleeping Beauty’s … Read more
2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Must Have Disney Family Movies
Looking back on 2013, it’s been a great year for Disney Family movie releases on DVD/Blu-ray. Want to see someone’s face light up with that “I love it” smile? You can’t go wrong with any of these! Frankenweenie (January 8, 2013) … Read more
2013 Holiday Gift Guide: How to Get 25% off All Things Disney Frozen
Disney Frozen released in theaters November 27th, but even before movie debuted, the young and young at heart were getting excited for Disney’s latest princesses. Now we’ve put together our toddler approved Disney Frozen Gift Guide to help you Santa, … Read more
The Simple Elegance Of Using Glass Straws
In a quote made famous by Jane Goodall, “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you … Read more
Disney Channel Stars Share Their Halloween Pumpkins!
When it comes to decorating pumpkins for Halloween, some decide to go with traditional cutouts depicting ghosts or faces, while others thrive on getting creative and coming up with a design all their own. Why I am a sucker for … Read more