I love our auto insurance carrier. They are always very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to revising our policy, presenting a claim or explaining anything we don’t understand.

My husband and I shopped around for quite awhile before settling on our current carrier. Our goal was to find an auto insurance carrier that had the qualities and price we were looking for!

Who do you have as your auto insurance carrier? Do you enjoy the service they provide?

Let’s talk lingerie. If you are like me, then you love slipping into some comfortable and sexy pajamas.

I love buying new pajamas! Sexy night gowns — flowing nighties — bedtime comfy pants, it all just feels good!

Where do you shop for your lingerie? Do you choose items you know that your spouse with love? Do you get a little risque with your choices?

Our garbage disposal is now in garbage disposal heaven. You guess it. The darn thing broke. Kaput.

So, I have the task of finding an alternative solution either for the interim or permanently. I have been reading up on the Insinkerator. Apparently, the Insinkerator Evolution has received glowing reviews and 5 stars all around! The product is built to last! And in our homes — built to last and good quality means something!

It means that you wont have to replace your garbage disposal for a long time.

Quite often, I dream about what I would do if a large sum of money came my way. During those *dreams*, I think of building a family workout room. It would have the latest in ellipticals, exercise bikes and folding treadmills. I would even add in a lap pool if I could!

Of course, one thing leads to another and I realize that money or no money– getting into shape is about being on a journey for the long haul. It isn’t a diet and it can’t be a diet if I want it to last. So the changes I make today (or when I get my dream workout room tomorrow )… have a lasting effect on the rest of my life!

If you had money to burn… what would you buy? Would you invest in your health?

I usually trust my husband to take care of all of the home maintenance things.  He understands the inner workings of most every appliance and structure within our home.  I couldn’t imagine having to do much more than paint some walls and shop for spring plungers and scented candles.

I want to do the *girly things* and I leave the rest up to him. I seem to think it is a fair trade most days.

This week… we are working on repairing some of the fascia on the garage roof.

New shoes! Oh how I would love to get my hands on a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. I mean… seriously have you seen the shoes? They are the definition of fabulosity!

There is nothing better than a sexy pair of shoes to complete an outfit!  Having the perfect pair of shoes is almost more important than having the right accessories!

I am very picky about my shoes.  I will go through racks of shoes until I find just the right pair.  I will not wear any shoe just for the sake of wearing shoes.  They must speak to me!

What are your shoe-shopping habits?

When I was younger, I didn’t have the slightest idea about life insurance. I figured I didn’t need it because I didn’t have children or a husband.

When I got older and by older I mean when I became a wife and mom, I discovered that life insurance was important because it meant that my family would be taken care of in the event that something happened to me. Getting life insurance made me feel like I was protecting my family in a monumental way.

Do you have life insurance? Does it make you feel as though you are protecting your family?

Did you know that some health insurance plans in North Carolina offer NC short term health insurance plans for students? Short term health insurance is definitely useful for if an injury is obtained at school or on the job. It is also a good short-term plan to long term care!

Do you have short term health insurance in your state? Do you like it? What are the benefits?

I have been considering supplements for weight loss lately. I need an extra boost for my metabolism. The problem is not deciding whether or not to use supplements but rather which supplements to use?

I am inclined to read reviews and go with the product that has the bulk of the positive reviews. However, with so many products on the market today, it is hard to know where to start. Do I start with Ali? Jillian Michaels supplement-products?

Any suggestions?

Wow. It has been hot the last few days. The kids and I have actually stayed inside to avoid the heat. This is of course completely the opposite of what summer is supposed to do (cabin fever in the winter… and no cabin fever in the summer).

But… I would rather be comfortable than sweaty and miserable.

Speaking of sweaty, I have been trying my best to keep up with my exercise routine in this heat. One thing that has made me happy is that I have just bought some ipod accessories. So that means a more efficient method for attaching my ipod to myself so that it doesn’t fall off during exercise!

I love Father’s Day! Aside from his birthday and of course Christmas, it’s the only time that I can really spoil my hubby to pieces. So, on Father’s Day, I made him a breakfast enchilada, let him play video games all day and bought him wii accessories! If that isn’t a great Father’s Day, I don’t know what is!

I also bought him a grill kit. But the big gift was a Wii and Wii accessories.

What did you get your hubby for Father’s Day?

You may or may not know this about me, but I am a newbie gardener. This year, I decided I had enough with store-produce and decided to grow my own! I am so very proud of my garden! It’s a lot of hard work but it is so satisfying! My plants are growing very well. My broccoli is especially tall! I have thought about getting one of those garden windmills but i’m not quite sure that i’m ready for one yet.

Since I am loving the whole gardening scene, I have already started my planning on a bigger plot for next year!

Do you have a garden? Do you like it?

diet pills. Love them or hate them… they are on the market. Some people report amazing results and others don’t. Before taking any kind of over the counter medication, you should always check with your doctor.

With that said, have you ever taken any diet pills? What were the side affects? Would you take them again?

I have taken diet pills in the past. My first diet pill was Metabolife. I actually took it for two weeks. It made me feel weird. I was nervous, anxious and bouncing off the walls with energy. But I wasn’t hungry. I weaned myself off after two weeks and found that it was easy to keep my portions small. Would I take diet pills again? I suppose I might if the side affects were mild.

A few years ago, a friend of mine signed up for disability insurance on her vehicle. She did this as a “just-in-case”. If something were to happen to her, then her car payments would still be made on time.

When a person becomes unexpectedly injured, it is nice to have something to fall back on. Or at least something supplemental to help cover expenses during a time of crisis.

Do you have disability insurance?

Lately, I have been suffering from greasy hair syndrome (not sure it is really a syndrome but I feel the need to label today so bear with me). I have been looking all over for a natural solution to this issue. I know that it is because of hormone changes going on within my body but it is annoying nonetheless. I have found shampoo for hair growth, shampoo to help keep color last longer, shampoo for dry hair and shampoo for normal hair. However, I have not found a light shampoo for greasy hair.

The cheap stuff dries my hair out beyond recognition.

Any suggestions?

How many of us new moms worry about erasing the stretch marks from pregnancy? Did you have a lot of stretch marks if any at all?

Did you know that you can fade stretch marks with cream? Some creams and lotions work wonders! Definitely read what you can and find what works for you! Over time, your stretch marks could fade enough that even you don’t notice them! And believe me when I say that you will love the skin that you are in even after you have a baby!

I have heard that the following products work fairly well:

• Dermavisu
• TriLastin

We haven’t been here for very long but are already considering a kitchen re-do. I have my eye on a really cute stone back splash and new coordinating counter tops. I have even started looking at Kohler kitchen faucets. I have heard that Kohler is the best. I need a faucet that sort of reaches up with a higher bend. Right now, we have a straight forward faucet but it has proven itself to cause quite a situation when trying to fill pots or glasses of water.

My ideal kitchen design:

When you can’t sleep at night, what do you do? How do you cure your middle-of-the-night blues? There are a lot of reasons people can’t sleep. From depression to stress to hormonal changes to colds and allergies to sleep issues like sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome. They have made over-the-counter medicine for sleep aid. Just remember to take the recommended dose otherwise you will be feeling overly groggy in the morning.

It is nice to know that there are fixes for minor annoyances in life… like not being able to sleep!

When i’m stressed, I notice that I lose my hair quite easily. It’s kind of scary to find a large clump of your hair leftover in the shower. Thankfully, this only happens when I am stressed.

The downside and why I mention it is that I am pretty stressed now. I am aiming for an “A” in my introductory programming class. My class load is fairly hefty. Because of the stress, I am losing a little hair. I am currently on the lookout for a more natural cure for hair loss. I would like to find something organic in nature as a remedy for this.

Any suggestions?

Acne is a common problem amongst teens and adults today. So, it seems that we are always looking for the best acne treatment. Whether that be in the form of a highly advertised treatment, a generic brand or an organic treatment, we constantly search for answers on how to best take care of an acne breakout.

What do you use to treat your acne?