Labor and delivery has been on my mind lately because my incredibly sweet and beautiful sister-in-law is due on June 8. I helped her write her birth plan a few days ago and all of the memories came flooding back. The peaking contractions, the whispering, the need for reassurance ("Are you sure I can do […]
How many times have you been out-and-about and... decided to make a quick trip to the park or the beach? picked up some food for a picnic and headed to an outdoor location? met up with a friend to do a quick walk or run around the track at a community center? In all of […]
It's 78 degrees right now and climbing. This weekend, it's supposed to reach 97 degrees here in Southern Arizona. Summer is definitely here and it's time to break out the bubbles, bathing suits, popsicles, tank tops, flip flops, self-tanner, and sunglasses. To celebrate summer, I've put together a nice array of product reviews and giveaways […]
Last week, I was inspired by Michelle's post, entitled "My Favorite Romantic Movies." I liked her post so much, in fact, that I'm listing my eight picks from that genre this evening. P.S. I was equally impressed by her movies that tried to be romantic but weren't list because romantic comedies actually aren't my favorite […]
Curtsy: A gesture of respect or reverence made chiefly by women by bending the knees with one foot forward and lowering the body. Kirtsy: A place to find things. News. Ideas. Information. Products. Coolness. Remember how I gave you all a crash course about Sk*rt last month? Well, Sk*rt is now Kirsty. […]
Today is Mother's Day and the thing that I've been thinking about all day is: how can I be a better mother? I know there are many things I could do to be better and more than I am, but one answer to that question keeps popping into my mind. That answer is to say "just […]
In honor of Mother's Day, this weekend is all about YOU. I'll be highlighting and giving away things that are decidedly for you. Motherhood is magnificent, but it is also a lot of work and it can be overwhelming. After piles of diapers, loads of laundry, evenings of homework helping, afternoons of make-believe and mud […]
Nell over at Casual Friday Everyday recently bestowed a very special honor on my blog - the "I Love Your Blog to Pieces" Award. I'm flattered by this acknowledgment - especially coming from such a great blogger (and an obviously wonderful person). I'm pleased to pass on the award to a few women who write blogs that […]