There are cold weather people and there are warm weather people. Tim is the former and I am the latter. He likes trudging through the snow and ice, wearing bulky jackets, and sipping hot coffee. I like basking in the sunshine, wearing jeans and a t-shirt, and sipping icy lemonade. That said, we both can […]
Dear Santa - These are the things that I REALLY want for Christmas. Dear Readers - As you do your shopping this holiday season (and all throughout the year), don't forget to SHOP HANDMADE. Your purchases will support entrepreneurs and will be treasured by the recipient. Dear God - The truth is that I already […]
Isn't it strange how holidays often end up being the most stressful time of year? We worry about what to wear and how to wear it, what to eat and how to cook it. We hustle and bustle and get to places late. We get a little snappier rather than happier. {Oh, wait. Maybe that's […]
* photos taken at Imagine Children's Museum (Everett, WA - Oct. 2009)
Sometimes Tim and I dream about moving away. We would like to live somewhere where the grass is greener (literally). Maybe Portland, OR? Or Santa Cruz, CA? Or Kirkland, WA? We talk about how fun it would be to reside a in a pedestrian-friendly place - a place where the water, the city, and the […]
Does a guy on your list often attempt to type in directions or look at his iPhone while on the road? Suction the WindowSeat Windshield Mount for iPhone and iPod on to his windshield (perhaps with a big red bow around it?) and he'll be all set. No more balancing the phone precariously on his […]
As you know, my 2009 Christmas Gift Guide is currently underway. If you haven't had an opportunity to check out my gift ideas and giveaways, please do. All previously posted contests will conclude on Friday, November 27th. If you still have some shopping to do, stick around. I will be featuring several more fun options […]
I still remember the first time I caught a fish. I think I cried...and not from joy. I was about 10 years old and it broke my heart to watch that shiny silver fish flop around with a jagged hook lodged in his throat. My husband Tim, on the other hand, experienced no such remorse. […]