Preparing Your AC For the Summer

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No one wants to deal with overwhelming humidity in the summer. After being out and about in the world, you want to return to your space and feel cool and comfortable. Of course, this is not possible when you do not have a functional AC unit. While most homes are equipped with HVAC systems, not all homeowners know how to take care of their units. Calling professionals to inspect your units can be wise, but you also are going to need to dedicate time to specific practices yourself for the best results.

If you want to get ahead of the game before the summer arrives in full force, now is a great time to start looking over the details. Take a moment to explore these tips on how to best prepare your AC for the demands of the summer and see how you can get your space in a more fantastic shape in no time.

Mix It Up For Mother's Day

A Different Kind of Sparkle for Mom 

First and foremost, can we share a toast to finally having some warm weather across the country after such a long Winter?!!  There is no better way to celebrate  than with a tasty bottle of Mionetto Wine.  "From the very beginning, Mionetto has always been a modern and innovative winery able to anticipate trends while maintaining at the same time a strong bond with the traditions of its homeland, a feature which still today sets it apart from other sparkling wine producers."

With Mother's Day right around the corner, Mionetto Prosecco Wines make the perfect gift.
Personally, I'd enjoy a surprise gift of one of the Mionetto Prestige collection wines on my special day.  While the Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut is a deliscous apple/peach flavor, it's a wine for those who prefer a dry taste.  I enjoyed the sparkling, bubbly taste after dinner but my heart lies with the Mionetto Prestige: Rosé Extra Dry.  It's "Intense fragrant, fruity nose with hints of violet, raspberry, morello cherry and wild strawberry" really invigorated my palette as my husband treated me to a pampering evening last night.

I love being a Mother but it is the hardest job in the world some days.  I love being able to relax with a glass of Mionetto Rosé in hand.  The sparkling wines add an element to any meal or celebration that I've not found in any other brand.  Mionetto Prosecco Wines are of the freshest, fruitiest, and delightfully lightest wines I've tasted.

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Fifty Shades Fun for Mom 

Since we are on the topic of relaxing, let's talk about chilling out on the couch with a great flick (or three).  Whether she's read the books or not, I can bet most Mom's will appreciate an evening filled with the steamy movies in Fifty Shades 3-Movie Collection Unrated Edition which features the 3rd movie in the series, Fifty Shades Freed.  Fifty Shades Freed is available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on May 8th, 2018 from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The Fifty Shades Freed synopsis says, "Believing they have left behind shadowy figures from their past, newlyweds Christian (Jamie Dornan, “The Fall,” Anthropoid) and Ana (Dakota Johnson, How to Be Single, Black Mass) fully embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. But just as she steps into her role as Mrs. Grey and he relaxes into an unfamiliar stability, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins."

Being that I'm outnumbered in my home with my only girl being grown and three little boys at home, I live for the times I get with just my daughter.  When the last two Fifty Shades movies came out, it quickly became a special mother/daughter outing.  The timing could not be more perfect for Mother's Day as the Fifty Shades 3-Movie Collection is exactly the gift I wanted.  Now I can watch anytime, anywhere.

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The Financial and Emotional Value of Spring Cleaning

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Spring cleaning may not seem like a lot of fun, but slap a smile on anyway! As you consider the financial and the "feel good" benefits of cleaning out and tidying up, your attitude toward those chores may change a little bit.

prAna Helps A Lucky Ladybug #GoOrganic This Spring!

I think when a lot of people think about going green, they tend to focus so much on the chemical aspect, they forget about all the products that are affected by the chemicals themself.  I've found that while I have been so worried about recycling, organic foods, and safe cleaners in my home, I truly hadn't included clothing in one of my families green friendly changes.

Bake Sale Fun w/ Kidstir

I love spending time in the kitchen with my kids baking and I hope that someday my kiddos can look back and hold the same memories of their time with family as I do. I truly believe this is the reason my children, have such a love for baking and cooking themselves, especially my oldest son, Dane.  Usually each child is responsible for one night a week cooking dinner (if they choose).  Not to mention, we almost always bake weekly if we've got spare time.