• Trista Sutter: My Family Has Given Me A Purpose & True Happiness

    Trista Sutter and her husband Ryan have been married for almost ten years and plan to renew their vows. The Bachelorette star recently told Celebrity Baby Scoop that they are filming the ceremony in a primetime special for ABC on January 19. In our interview with the mom-of-two – Trista also talks about her new book Happily Ever After. The Life Changing Power Of A Grateful Heart, their children Max and Blakesley, and living outside of Hollywood. CBS: Why did you decide to write Happily Ever After? It is more a memoir or an advice book? TS: The process started after a conversation I had with someone about finally trying to make one of my dreams a reality…writing a children’s book.  Through that conversation, I ended up speaking with a literary agent and she advised me to start my literary journey with an adult book of some kind.  I didn’t want to write a memoir or biography just to have my face on the cover of a book, but instead for it to have meaning and discuss something that I could write about from an authentic place.  Gratitude is that topic and I came to that conclusion after explaining to my agent that I make a conscious effort to be grateful…

  • Elf on The Shelf Day 8

    Norgan, the Elf on The Shelf is snapin’ pictures to send to Santa!! I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Bust Ghosts) Updating old blog content is a bit like digital archaeology: you head in to dust the archives and end up unearthing questionable life choices from years ago. Between the over-filtered photos and advice that’s aged like room-temperature milk, the past can be… loud. The Ghost in the Machine: Lately, I’ve been dealing with a resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine. This digital poltergeist has been causing chaos behind the scenes: The 2026 Refresh Plan: I’m giving my archives a facelift to keep my blog traffic climbing and my readers happy. Here’s my step-by-step exorcism: Stick Around Please Don’t let this be a “one and done” visit. While I’m cleaning house, check out these (very much alive) links: Earn Cash: Some things never go out of style. Rakuten still pays you to shop, and in this economy, why wouldn’t you take the free money? Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Check out the sidebar for my current giveaway—I promise this one is actually alive and kicking!

  • Holiday of Surprises Weeks 7, 8 and 9 Giveaway

    The Holiday of Surprises giveaway is way over…. like for YEARS!! I’m Refreshing My Blog (and Bust Ghosts) Updating old blog content is a bit like digital archaeology: you head in to dust the archives and end up unearthing questionable life choices from years ago. Between the over-filtered photos and advice that’s aged like room-temperature milk, the past can be… loud. The Ghost in the Machine: Lately, I’ve been dealing with a resident spirit: The Ghost of Peanut Butter and Whine. This digital poltergeist has been causing chaos behind the scenes: The 2026 Refresh Plan: I’m giving my archives a facelift to keep my blog traffic climbing and my readers happy. Here’s my step-by-step exorcism: Stick Around Please Don’t let this be a “one and done” visit. While I’m cleaning house, check out these (very much alive) links: Earn Cash: Some things never go out of style. Rakuten still pays you to shop, and in this economy, why wouldn’t you take the free money? Winner Winner Chicken Dinner: Check out the sidebar for my current giveaway—I promise this one is actually alive and kicking!

  • Baby It’s Cold Out There!! Not In My Heavenly Soles!!

    Heavenly Sole

    Oh baby the weather is getting cold and I can’t feel it!! I’m serious! Thank you Heavenly Soles, sheepskin boots!!!! My toes are so warm AND stylish!! I’ve owned similar sheepskin boots, but, never EVER have my feet been this comfortable!! Heavenly Soles are truly HEAVENLY!! My feet have been so warm, so comfortable. First these are cute boots!! May 2026 and I can’t find Heavenly Soles anywhere. That makes me said. I’m still wearing mine!! YES! In 2026!! My second choice of boots for winter in Idaho? UGGs of course!! I love them with jeans and long skirts too!  More things to love beside the look. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the real arch support!!  The ‘other’ guys don’t have that in their sheepskin boots. Next up they have real rubber soles. They actually give me some traction in the rain!   I am usually carrying around 2 year old Alice, I do NOT need my boots to be slick!! I’m carrying precious cargo!!  I’m not done!!  Heavenly Soles also has removable, replaceable, memory foam insoles What other boot are you going to find with that feature??  I’m lovin’ the real arch support and a gel heel keep my feet…