Someday, I'm going to travel the world with my family. We're going to go to Israel and Indonesia, New Zealand and New York, London and Little Rock. But today...for now...we travel the world...through books and experiences and people. And we get away for an occasional weekend or week - exploring new sights, laughing with good […]
selfless: concerned more about the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish Often when people talk about selflessness, they talk about heroism on the battlefield, in the workplace, or in other scenarios with adult-to-adult interactions. But I like to bring it down to who I am as a parent. I want to […]
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." - Thomas Edison Tommy Edison was a smart man. In case you need a refresher from high school history, he invented the phonographic, the motion stop camera, and the light bulb. Three inventions that changed the world. His perspective […]
Here's a look back at my five favorite kid-related posts from 2009: I interrupt my regular posting schedule to tell you... {June 15, 2009} Themed Weekend: 2 to 4 year olds {May 15, 2009} 7 Reasons We Don't Spank {September 1, 2009} You Are 3 {August 28, 2009} Embarrassing Mom Moment (involving a preschooler and […]
I Wonder: Do women ever stop thinking about birth once they have experienced it? I gave birth to my firstborn in 2006 and my second in 2009 - and both experiences have shaped me, defined me...in so many ways. Almost every day, I think back to those days - remembering the excitement, the pain, the […]
Here are 10 MORE super fun stocking stuffer ideas for Her (your mom, sister, best friend, daughter, etc.). ***Scroll down to add your own ideas so we can put together a comprehensive list.*** Long-Lasting Lipstick (Revlon's Bare Maximum is one of my favorites!) A pretty Flash Drive A flower for her hair Ballet Slippers Dark […]
If you're looking for some fun, fabulous, + functional stocking stuffer ideas for her, you've come to the right place. Here are five ideas to get your wheels turning: MagnaPods ($7.99-$9.99) If you only have one more stocking stuffer to get, THIS should be it. At first glance, it looks kind-of cheesy and informercial-ish. But […]
Here are 10 MORE super fun stocking stuffer ideas for Him (your husband, dad, brother, son, etc.). ***Scroll down to add your own ideas so we can put together a comprehensive list.*** Rechargeable Batteries Clif Bars Cinnamon Altoids (or another of his favorite mints) A "Mini" Leatherman A Coin Pouch to put in his pocket […]