Category: 2014 Holiday Gift Guide

Farming Simulator 15 lets you manage your own farm in and open world filled with improved details and visual effects from the previous version thanks to a brand new graphics and physics engine!

You can harvest, breed animals, sell fresh products and drive over a hundred authentic farm vehicles.

Last week I was invited to a sneak peek of the holiday fashions and gift trends at Grapevine Mills.  Grapevine Mills, located in Grapevine, TX is the largest outlet mall in North Texas.  They have begun a renovation on the mall which will be finished next year, which will give it a new sleek look, befitting many of the upscale retailers that are in the mall.

There’s nothing like sliding feet into a comfy pair of slippers at the end of a long day. Featuring SmartGel® technology, the Geluxury Slippers provide comfort and skin repair at the same time.  Infused with  7 botanical oils and ceramides, the dermatologist tested SmartGel® is formulated to restore, repair and rejuvenate distressed skin on the feet. The Geluxury Slippers are fully lined  with a contoured fit, providing treatment to the entire foot. With regular use, these moisture replenishing slippers will soften and smooth dry, rough skin and calluses, while repairing damaged cuticles and nail beds.

This holiday season, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas invites you to bring a personal touch back into the season by creating DIY holiday gifts for friends and loved ones. Nielsen-Massey believes that, when it comes to holiday gifting, it truly is the thought that counts, and what could be more thoughtful than a handmade gift?

Whether looking to let a teacher know how much she is appreciated, brighten the mail-carrier’s day, or surprise a coworker, DIY gifts are the perfect way to show how much you care.

Having a new baby in the house is both exciting and a bit terrifying.  The new bundle of joy is simply adorable, but leaving him alone in his crib, bassinet, or swing can cause anxiety in even the most seasoned parents!  Video baby monitors are the perfect way to give new parents peace of mind while their baby is asleep.  The Levana Sophia™ Video Baby Monitor has many unique features that are parent and baby-friendly.

I cannot be the only one that during the holidays has looked at what’s in the fridge and chosen to pull out a leftover piece of pie for breakfast…right?! Yummm…  The other day I used the pie for breakfast idea and took it one step further.  I deconstructed a Mrs. Smith’s Dutch Apple Pie that I purchased in the freezer section (along with some Cool Whip) at Walmart and added it to our waffle batter to make Apple Pie Waffles.

Coffee, it’s like my life blood.  I literally inhale it in the mornings, and it is my go to beverage of choice nearly 100% of the time.  So when I was offered the chance to review one of Artisans in the Andes’ Coffee Bean Beaded Bracelets with a center Tagua Nut in it, well of course I said yes!  (In case you don’t know, like I did not, a tagua nut is the seed of a tropical palm tree.)

By the time November rolls around, if you’re like me, you’re wishing time would stop for a couple of hours each day so that you can get everything done.  When my daughter was younger I had the best intentions to thank the people that were teaching her and keeping her safe with baked goodies…but usually it never happened.  Then I told myself…it’s okay to cheat!  And by cheat I mean pick up some treats at the grocery store bakery. 

I’ve been waiting a whole year for a movie that’s going to be released in one week.  It’s kind of crazy that I’m so excited, I mean, it’s just a movie.  But all of you that got immersed into the world of The Hunger Games, probably understand my feelings!

And I’m going to Mocking Jay, Part 1 nxt weekend with a manicure inspired by Katniss’ “Girl on Fire” look thanks to Mandi Welbaum and Jamberry Nails.

Located at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley Appellation, the family-owned Holman Ranch resides approximately 12 miles inland from the Pacific Coast.  Immersed in history and romance, the ranch has not only proven to be an excellent growing location for their vineyards but also for Tuscan varietal olive trees which flourish under the temperate climate.