When it comes to decorating, I believe in: simplicity organization functionality aestheticism space for imagination and creativity Even in kids rooms. Especially in kids rooms. I can't stand cheap-o plastic toys and relics - and I have a dream of discarding all of those things someday. Little by little, I'm trading them in for high-quality, […]
Oooh, Is that the phone ringing? I'll get it! Actually, I changed my mind. I'll just eat it. Wait a minute. Mom took it away. She said something about it being expensive (and potentially germ-y). No problem - I'll just stare out the window. Or I could always play with my toes and give the […]
First of all, I want to say an overwhelming thank you to everyone who has bought my ebook - Bloggertunity: A Mom's Guide to Blogging - and helped to spread the word. I am beyond grateful for you - my readers, my friends. I've truly enjoyed sharing my "top secrets" for starting a blog, increasing […]
So, I've been keeping a little secret - a secret that makes my heart dance and my eyes sparkle. Okay, it's actually a BIG secret. The good people at Disneyland have invited me and my family to come to the park in late November (Nov. 20-22, to be exact) to be dazzled by the holiday […]
If you know me well, you know that I can often be found with my nose in a book. Reading allows me to learn new things, to be introduced to new ideas and concepts. I like all kinds of books, but the books that I enjoy reading most of all tend to be the ones […]
If I ask my 3-year-old what she wants for lunch/dinner on any given day, there's a very good chance that her answer will be "noodles!" She loves noodles - penne noodles, spaghetti noodles, plain noodles, noodles with sauce, noodles sprinkled with parmesan cheese, macaroni and cheese...she loves it all. Needless to say, I had a […]
We spent a wonderful week with friends in Seattle, Stanwood, and Camano Island last week. There was so much to do, so much to see. We packed in a lot of sightseeing during our stay, including these 3 kid-friendly locales: Imagine Children's Museum Everett, WA General Admission: $7.50; Children 12 mo. and younger: FREE Geared […]
When we vacation, we typically prefer to rent a home rather than to stay at a hotel. Homes are just...well...homier. And more spacious. And you can buy groceries and cook (a HUGE way to save money). The absolute best is when you rent a home with 1 or 2 other families. That way, you can […]