I love being a homeowner, for now I have a permanent palette to create and decorate as I please.  We've lived in our home for over seven years now and have changed nearly every inch of it to suit our style and tastes.  Our upstairs bathroom was one of the first rooms we redid because it's used so often.  Unfortunately, we were quite short-sighted in choosing a shower head for this project and based our decision on looks, not function, which we now regret.

When thinking of changing our bathroom's shower head, several manufacturers came to mind, including Delta Faucet Company.  Delta is one of the world's largest manufacturers of quality faucets and makes many of their products right here in the USA.    They were kind enough to allow me to review one of their newest bathroom shower head designs, the In2ition Two-In-One Shower Arm Mounted Shower.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Have you ever been on a play date, at a school function or playground and interacted with a group of other moms?  I don't know why, but situations like these tend to make me a tad uncomfortable because I always feel like I'm being "sized up" for some reason.  In my opinion, women are pretty competitive against each other in general, but when you throw children into the mix, the claws really come out.  

Before long, the conversation always seems to turn to how brilliant, beautiful and talented everyone's child is and how everyone's family is the picture of white-picket fence living.  For these reasons, I've tended to steer away from joining play groups with folks other than my friends and family, just because I am not one to sit and smile through the endless heaps of bull#&@* being shoveled my way.

Well, if you've ever wondered just how catty and superficial other moms can truly be, then you don't want to miss the newest reality show on Lifetime, Pretty Wicked Moms!

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This year, Spring has arrived with a BANG here in Houston.  Both April and May have brought a lot of rain our way and that bang I mentioned is more like the clap of thunder.  Even though the temperatures are mild and pleasant at the moment, the rain is keeping my active 4-year-old indoors.  

I do my best to keep Riley entertained and happy, but being a work-at-home mom with a cooped up and energetic 4-year-old can be challenging sometimes.  If you're in the same boat and are looking for fun ways to entertain your children during those rainy days, be sure to check out the latest family-friendly offerings from Phase 4 Films.

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On May 1st, Houston was busy celebrating the upcoming Kentucky Derby event in true Southern fashion at the Ruth's Chris Big Reds & Bourbons Dinner.  A delectable 5-course menu designed by cookbook author and celebrity TV show host, Joey Altman, delivered in a major way and the amazing Bulleit 10-year bourbon was the perfect ending to a perfect evening.

Ruth's Chris Steak House celebrated all things Derby in 74 locations across the country on May 2nd.  From the first smooth and sweet Bulleit Bourbon Mint Julep served, my husband and I knew we were in for a down-home celebration like no other.

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Jewelry is one of my favorite items to shop for because wearing jewelry can make you look terrific as well as be an instant conversation starter all at the same time!  I've always been drawn to unique jewelry because I love to make a statement and I've recently discovered a very original line of handcrafted jewelry from Waxing Poetic.

At Waxing Poetic, they believe that faith, risk, hope, and joy are inextricably bound, and never mutually exclusive. Their jewelry is fabricated by an incredible batch of Balinese crafts-persons who devote themselves and their lives to beauty, both in action and intent.

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With Mother's Day right around the corner, it's time to reflect on what our own moms (and dads) have sacrificed and given to us from the moment they became parents.  I never truly realized just what it takes to become a parent until I had my only child, Riley.  It's a relentless job that requires all of your time, patience, love, compassion, guidance and discipline, each and every day without fail.  The benefits are innumerable and immeasurable, but so is the devotion and dedication required.

So how can you celebrate the years of devotion and dedication that all parents give to their children?  Is there a gift that encompasses the comfort and support moms everywhere have shown each day?  This Mother's Day, give the gift of a Sealy Posturepedic Hybrid Mattress Set and improve mom's life by providing her a quality night's sleep for years to come.  The new Hybrid series combines the perfect blend of cooling gel memory foam and titanium-alloy springs for the gift that keeps on giving!

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