These days, I'm all about sun hats and suncreen and standing in the shade...for me and my precious girls. But getting sunscreen on a squirmy, protesting preschooler (not pictured; that's me and my easygoing baby over there to the right) isn't always easy. Here's how I manage it... I use a sunscreen stick, like Neutrogena's […]
It's a funny thing. I don't like coffee {except when it's super cold outside and other options are not available}. But I really love coffee ice cream. It's so smooth and creamy and nummy. I recently had an opportunity to try out Starbucks' new line of ice cream. My review? It's delicious! There are four […]
Actually, she doesn't own any flip flops. But these open-toed Flutter sandals ($54) by UMI are the closest thing in my 2-year-old's shoe drawer. Aren't they cute? They are the perfect combination of fun, style, and summer. Equally delightful with a colorful sundress or a pair of denim shorts (Our little beauty is all about […]
I do. I have the Slim Shine pair ($48): They're slim. They're shiny. They're sparkly. They're stylish. And I like them. I wouldn't wear them out hiking or on a super long walk, mind you. But for walking around the house or on errands in warm weather? They work wonderfully. I actually wear flip flops almost […]
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the girl who'll decide where to go. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed.) KID, YOU'LL […]
"According to the Surface Transportation Policy Project, single mothers spend 75 minutes a day driving, while married women with children drive 66 minutes a day. Eight out of ten women are radio listeners." - Statistic taken from Mom 3.0 by Maria Bailey 66 minutes A DAY. Really? I have to tell you that, on most […]
When I was in high school (see photo: left), I went on this adventure trip one summer and went backpacking, rock climbing, white water rafting, and...ocean kayaking. I liked backpacking and white water rafting a lot (and I'd love to do both again), but rock climbing scared me (to be quite honest). Ocean kayaking was […]
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