I don’t know about you, but as it gets closer to December I can’t but think more about the 2012 phenomenon and what just might happen on December 21, 2012. I honestly am scared to read about it and even refused to watch that movie “2012” that came out a few years ago. This leaves me to wondering how many of you have some sort of emergency food supply in case of a disaster.

I do currently have a food pantry where I store can foods and other box type foods that we use on a regular basis. I don’t have an emergency food supply just yet, but I have been definitely thinking of creating one. Sometimes it is better to be safe than sorry.

For those of you wanting to create an emergency food supply or maybe a long term food storage, here is a list of some of the things you might want to add:

• Wheat
• Beans
• Rice
• Canned foods
• Peanut butter
• Salt and other seasonings
• Oatmeal
• Honey or sugar
• Dried milk

The items above are just some suggestions for foods for survival and should be tailored to your needs of course. There of course are other types of emergency kits that don’t include food that you might want to have on hand too!

So my question to you is are you prepared for an emergency?

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I am one of those bloggers that takes a TON of pictures. I probably only share about 5% of the actual pictures that I take and I share quite often. I have a HUGE backup drive that is about to run out of space because of all my photos and videos that I have taken and refuse to delete.

I recently signed up for a new program called Staree from IZEA, the makers of SocialSpark.com and SponsoredTweets.com that allows you the opportunity to make money from sharing both your photos and your videos. How the program works is pretty easy. You signup for an account, then link your Facebook and/or Twitter account. When you upload a photo (by website or your mobile device), you can then add a description and not only publish the link to Staree, but to your Twitter and Facebook profiles as well.

Pictured above is an example of what the user's dashboard looks like. You can login at any time to see what your current earnings are. The more traffic that your pictures receive that you post, the more chances you have of making some money.

I have only been a member about a week and have uploaded a few pictures. I haven't made anything yet, but I see potential with this program considering all the photos I can share of my recipes that I have made! Right now I am creating a share on Staree of my recipes that I create, including a link to the actual post for the recipe to gain even more exposure.

If you like photo apps like Instagram, you might want to give Staree a try!

For as long as I can remember, I have been using Little Miss Coppertone products to protect my family’s skin. I remember the ads and even the Little Miss Coppertone towels when I was a child so for me, Coppertone is a brand that I have always been a fan of.

Right now Little Miss Coppertone is on the search for a Little Miss Coppertone. If you have  a daughter or know someone with a little girl between the ages of 2 and 7, she just might be perfect for Coppertone’s nationwide search for the NEXT Little Miss Coppertone. Now and until June 22, parents and guardians can visit Coppertone’s Facebook page where they can upload a photo of the little girl they would like to submit for this contest.

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For the last few years I have taken the kids on summer vacations to Southern California. We have been to Los Angeles, Hollywood and even San Diego. One place that I have yet to see is the pretty sites in Newport Beach.

If you have never heard of Newport Beach, it is perfect vacation spot for those of you that enjoy spending your time on the sandy beaches of California. It is also a great spot to visit for those of you that like to go boating, kayaking, swimming and whatever other water sports you might enjoy. Newport Beach also has some fun summer camps for kids for those of you with children that want to have a little fun this summer too! I happen to LOVE the ocean and love sticking my feet in the sand. This summer I really want to take a trip along the coast of California to Newport Beach.

Take a peek at this video of Newport Beach below:

For those that enjoy staying at hotels when on vcation, the Hyatt Regency is offering a cool Family Plan promotion for families that are visiting their location. When you visit the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach and buy one room at full price, you will then receive a connecting room for kids 18 and under at 50% off. The hotel is a resort-style bayside destination on 26 acres and boasts 3-pools and whirlpools, shuffle board, ping pong, a 9-hole, par-3 golf course.

If I could do anything I wanted in Newport Beach, it would definitely include being in the water. Rather swimming or on a boat, I just love the beach!

What would you do in Newport Beach if you were to take a vaction there?