Welcome to My Blog and my little piece of fun!! My name is Erin and this is my first time attending the Ultimate Blog Party! I am excited to be a part of this, and looking forward to meeting all of you. I live in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Lake Tahoe, Calif. with my husband Anthony of 9 yrs and my two beautiful blessings. I’ve been running my own business as a Mary Kay Consultant for 18yrs and have loved every minute of it, I am a WAHM/SAHM. My blog is fairly new, yet moving like crazy it focuses on healthy nutrition, great recipes (ok sometimes they’re not ALWAYS the healthiest), tips, tricks and things I’ve learned over the years, my families life, and just a lot of fun, free giveaways, and some great product/service reviews, so I hope you visit back often.
My husband Anthony owns/runs a national Internet Marketing Firm (which definitely helps my blog, Ha!).Our son Cohen is 6yrs old in kindergarten, is a Star Wars Lego fanatic. Our daughter Grace is almost 2 yrs old, after having a long battle with a Tumor (that she won!), she is one of the most independent toddlers I have ever met, with a HUGE personality ( my husband is in deep trouble!).
Here are a few things you don’t know about me
- I have 2 college degrees, still wondering why I chose those majors. All I want to do now is become a Nutritionist…speaking of that stay a while and enjoy a healthy kid-friendly Smoothie!
- We have a new dog named “MATER” (I know you know where that name came from..)
- I don’t have to worry about burglars in our neighborhood, just Bears and Coyotes.
- If I could, I would watch Christmas Movies and listen to Christmas Music ALL YEAR LONG! ( Though I think my husband & son started a petition to stop me by Valentines day)
- I am a livid Starbucks addict, I still watch the Gilmore Girls, & Friends reruns and am obsessed with Dr. Oz!
I hope you will say “Hi” put your feet up and stay a while as I love meeting new people, Thanks again for stopping by!
Erin Howard
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Elisa says
I Love the christmas movie references, I could do the same. Hallmark channel is one of my favorites 🙂
Elisa @ I Must-ache you, Mama
Happy Parting
admin says
Thanks for stopping by Elisa, can’t wait to check out your blog as well… 😉
Jamie says
Great to meet you and look forward to learning more about you =)
admin says
Thanks Jamie, I look forward to reading your blog as well Welcome, Welcome! ~Erin
Lisa Cash Hanson says
Being a nutritionalist is great 🙂 Everyone needs more nutrition. Like me LOL. Visiting from #UBP13
admin says
Thx for stopping by Lisa, looking forward to going thru the great info on your site! ~Erin
Briana Johnson says
i can definitely benefit from your healthy family meals! loved your intro video. what a great way to introduce yourself:) nice to meet you.
admin says
Thank You, Briana! You have a beautiful family, am already intrigued in your blog. I look forward to connecting and getting to know you better, am loving the #UBP13 as it’s my first blog party. Hope you come back soon and stay in touch! ~Erin
Jen says
Love your blog, and love Christmas movies too! #UBP13
admin says
Thanks Jen, Looking forward to getting to know you stay in touch! ~Erin
Cathi says
Lake Tahoe … Wow! It’s gorgeous there. Envy here!! *wink*
Happy UBP!!
Cathi
admin says
Thanks Cathi, feeling lucky living here, except too many Bear visits…LOL… I am loving this #UBP13, 1st time joining and a somewhat new blogger so I am a rookie at it but love meeting everyone and connecting. Keep in touch and thanks for stopping by, can’t wait to read your blog as well! ~Erin
Get Organized Already says
Hi Erin,
Yay for Christmas Music! My daughter is into it now and we start listening in July. My husband gets so bonkers and we just giggle and dance around FaLaLaLaLa…
Enjoy the party tonight!
Nonnahs in Los Angeles
admin says
Hi Nonnah! Too bad your not closer, need Christmas Music support in regards to my husband and son as well…Hope to connect more later! ~Erin
Sandra says
Hi, I’m here through UBP2013 🙂
Love Christmas movies too, could watch them all year long, and sometimes I do. lol
Beautiful family!
admin says
Thanks for stopping by Sandra, your family is too cute as well! Stay in touch and have a blast at #UBP13 !!!
Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) says
I’m thrilled that you’ve joined us for your first time at the UBP.
That’s wonderful that you’ve built such a great Mary Kay business. Congrats on getting into blogging now too.
admin says
Thanks so much Susan. What a great event especially for us newbie’s…Have been loving connecting with everyone. I look forward to getting to know you and connecting more soon, please pop in often! ~Erin
Carol says
Visiting from UBP13. I’m always looking for new healthy recipes to try out – cant wait to browse around your blog a little more 🙂
admin says
Thanks for visiting Carol, I have lots more to come so don’t be shy…~Erin
Susie B. Homemaker says
Hi, stopping by from the party. Love the colors of your blog and what a cute intro video- your kids are adorable. I’m now following you on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. Happy UBP13!
admin says
Thanks Susie, I look forward to checking out your blog and will definitely be following you back! ~Erin 😉
Damon says
Your son Cohen is a young man after my own heart 🙂 They didn’t have the Legos when I was a child (how unfair is that!?), but I could not get enough Star Wars – I played with my ‘action figures’ (let’s be honest, they were dolls) for hours and hours. ^_^
admin says
Hey Damon,…My husband said the same thing; “All I got to play with was Lincoln Logs and Tinker Toys, No Legos!” haha, So of course my husband had a boys day where they were consumed with Star Wars, and then it began…Thanks for visiting stay in touch I love connecting with everyone during this #UBP13
Glenda Cates says
If your watching those two shows I would be happy to stay awhile as I also love them. Have a nice week.
Ashley says
I am so blessed to have found your blog! I’m your newest follower!
admin says
Hi Ashley, Thanks for following am looking forward to getting to know you and your blog! And, I’m the blessed one for having you as a follower… 🙂 ~Erin
Raquel @ Organized Island says
Hi Erin!
Stopping by from the UBP it is my first year too! Following you on Facebook and Twitter. I LOVE STarbucks too!
admin says
Hi Raquel, thanks for stopping by, your blog is too cute I am looking forward to reading through it with a Starbucks in my hand! ; ) ~Erin
OneMommy says
Nice to meet you!
What beautiful children!
Yes, I definitely know where the dog name came from… My son is almost 4 and is obsessed with Cars! 🙂
admin says
Hi, Thanks for visiting I love the head banner of the feet/legs on your blog…looking forward to getting to know you! ~Erin
Sisters Playing House says
Anxious to check out your site – healthy smoothie – love it!!! My sister and I also love Christmas movies and music – it’s a great time of year! Found you on the UBP 2013. http://sistersplayinghouse.blogspot.com/2013/04/ultimate-blog-party-2013.html
admin says
Thank you for stopping by…Wow, 5 children each, you and your sister are lucky to be so close, you definitely need back-up with five kids each…What a blessing. I look forward to getting to know you both more.. ~Erin
Terra Heck says
Good morning! Stopping by from UBP. You have a lovely family. I have a 25 yoa nephew who is obsessed with A Christmas Story so I had to chuckle when you mentioned that you listen and watch Christmas stuff so often.
http://www.heckofabunch6.com/2013/04/yip-yep-its-ultimate-blog-party-upb13.html
admin says
Hi Terra thanks for visiting hope we can connect more soon…6 kids between you both , and I thought I was busy with only 2…LOL ~Erin
Petula says
What a great party post! It’s nice meeting you and your family… Mary Kay for that long. You must be really good. 🙂 That’s fab. So from Mary Kay to nutritionist? Well, both are important. Beauty inside and out. I’m glad I stopped by and happy to have met another wonderful and talented blogger. See ya around!
admin says
Hi Petula , I love your name! Wonderful & Talented blogger , your too sweet…more of a rookie here, but having so much fun with it, and having a husband that is an Internet Marketer helps. Ha! I look forward to connecting more, thanks for visiting. ~Erin
Melanie Wilson @psychowith6 says
Nice to meet you through UBP! I’m a first timer, too. You have a lovely family. I love Christmas movies, too. Sold Mary Kay way back when. Still love their products.
admin says
Hi Melanie , thanks for swinging by, you have a beautiful LARGE family.. You had me chuckling with your site name…I hope to connect more soon. ~Erin
Ariel says
Hi Erin! Talk about a BEAUTIFUL family! Thank you so much for swinging by my lil ole blog! I can’t wait to follow along here and get to know you more!
admin says
Thanks Ariel for swinging by here as well…am loving all the wonderful people I’m connecting with during the UBP…hope to connect more soon. ~Erin ; )
Nicole B says
Hi Erin, Thanks for stopping by Mom Always Finds Out on your UBP tour! I love your blog post, I feel like I know you already. That is so cute your dog is named Mater! LOL
I am READY for summer weather here (Utah). We had a few warm teaser days and then it went back to snowflakes. Luckily it melted fast. Have a great weekend!
Nicole
admin says
Thanks Nicole, I hate those teaser days, I’ve been sooo ready for spring/summer, but that’s mountain life I guess…LOL…I hope you stop in often and let’s connect more! ~Erin 🙂
Cher says
I just pictured your dog with buck teeth 🙂
Nice to ‘meet’ you!
Stopping by to say hi from the Ultimate Blog Party!
http://momandmore.com/2013/04/party-with-me-at-the-ultimate-blog-party-2013-ubp13.html
Cathi says
Just stopping by from the UBP13. You have a beautiful family Erin!! We hope you stop by our party for a slice of warm banana bread and cold milk.
Hugs, Cathi
http://SimpleSojourns.com
Julia in Oregon says
Oh my word!! How cute is Grace- I NEEEEED to come visit to hear her talk!!! So proud of you hun! MIss you so much- thanks for posting the video! Miss those faces! 🙂