Mattress Shopping? There’s an App for That!

 Disclosure: I am a Serta blogger and am compensated for my participation in the program and will receive a complimentary mattress for review in 2014.

Serta Test Rest App

Back in 2011, I was invited by Serta Mattresses to participate in their blogger program, which included selecting a (new-to-market at that time) iComfort mattress to review. I have been blogging about my love affair with our iComfort mattress ever since.

This will be my 4th year working with Serta and I am super thrilled because in 2014, Serta introduced all-new iComfort and iSeries models.

The new models feature even more Cool Action™ Dual Effects® gel memory foam for cooling comfort and support.

I didn’t know it was possible, but Serta just keeps making their mattresses better and better with each passing year!

Vote for America’s Top #ChopGriller!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the National Pork Board

Grilling Tips for Pork Chops

Recently Susanne’s family had our family over for a barbecue and served this original brined pork chop recipe which was, in a word, phenomenal.

My husband attempted her recipe last weekend for a post dance recital family dinner and our parents couldn’t believe how juicy and flavorful the pork chops turned out.

Try this pork chop recipe out for a summer barbecue – your guests will love it. Love it.  You can read our grilling tips for pork chops below…

Benefits of Working with a Travel Agency

Benefits of Working with a Travel Agent

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Recently I met with Melissa Pomeroy of Fiji Vacations, a Fiji resorts specialist, in their Costa Mesa office to learn more about working with a travel agency.

I will get right to the point. Before meeting her, I would have wondered in today’s online world if travel agents still exist?

But after doing some online research and from what I learned from Melissa, the answer is a resounding, YES, and the benefits to the traveler are HUGE.

First and foremost, working with a travel agency like Fiji Vacations is absolutely FREE to the consumer….

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

  Last weekend our friends had us over for a family barbecue and the husband made the most perfect ice cream cookie sandwiches so I wanted to share his ice cream cookie sandwich recipe, or rather, technique. He heard the idea on the radio (is the radio Pinterest for dudes?!) on how to do an… Continue reading Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Join the Dana Wharf Kids Club!

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I had the opportunity to take my family whale watching in Dana Point with Dana Wharf Whale Watching…and what a treat!  It was such a fantastic experience, I want to tell you all about it.

First of all, Dana Point Harbor is absolutely gorgeous – if you haven’t had the chance to spend time down there, GO!  It so fun to walk around, see all of the boats, window shop, and eat.

Dana Wharf Whale Watching recommended that we arrive at around 4:30 to check-in…and of course with my two little darlings, we ran in at 4:42…and were greeted with smiles and directions to Dock #1.

We Found Whales!

As we boarded their flagship 95 ft. Dana Pride boat for our 5 p.m. cruise, my kids could hardly contain their excitement.  It was a very warm afternoon, so we couldn’t wait to get out on the water.  Plus, my son is currently obsessed with the ocean, sea life, and boats. So this was a BIG deal for him.  The captain had his top window open as guests were boarding, so the kids were able to wave “hi.”