Old Man Winter’s on his way. That means one thing for my family. Time to go from this: to this: In other words, I’m ready to plan my next trip to Disney World! That’s why I’m excited today to review Gogobot, a social travel website that allows you to connect with your friends to get their advice [Read More]
Christmas With My Baby
I never thought it would be so nice to have a December baby. Growing up in southern California, I had no idea I’d end up living my adult life in snowy Michigan. When I was pregnant the first time, with my son, I was so happy to be expecting in the summer. I love summer–warm [Read More]
My Spelling Starz
Here are two stories that highlight the fabulous job that I’m doing teaching both kids how to spell: Story #1 My kindergartner and I were talking about her dad’s favorite store, REI. Sydney: Mom, I know how to spell REI. Me: Oh? Sydney: R-E-I She’s a genius, folks. Genius! Story #2 I attended my son’s 4th [Read More]
The Great Bambino (A Wit and Wisdom Guest Post)
Today I’m excited to welcome a guest post from Heather at When The Kids Are Bored. Get ready to smile! Hey there! I’m Heather. A southern mama recently transplanted into a union state. I have two little ones that keep me busy and when I’m not changing diapers or helping to slay dragons I am [Read More]
Sewercide
We went to a trampoline place on Black Friday for some fun. One of the trampoline courts was for dodgeball and it listed the rule “No Suicides”. As my friend and I discussed what “No Suicides” meant in regards to Dodgeball, Will spoke up. “I know what suicide is,” he said. “In dodgeball?” I asked. [Read More]
Cyber Monday: Treat Holiday Cards
Another good deal on holiday cards! For one day only, you can save up to 60% on Treat greeting cards with the Treat Card Club. Just use the code CYBERTREAT to save 30% on their already discounted card packs. You can literally do all of your holiday greeting cards with Treat, and make each one of them [Read More]
Cyber Monday: Tiny Prints Holiday Cards
It’s Cyber Week! Which doesn’t mean a lot on a personal essay blog like mine. However, I do plan on sharing some good deals and some good laughs this week. First, the good deals on holiday cards. Just in time for the season, Tiny Prints is offering 30% off everything on their site. Custom holiday cards, Christmas cards, Hanukkah cards, holiday party [Read More]
What I’m Thankful For
It’s Thanksgiving week here in the United States and of course I’m thankful for my husband, kids, kitty cat, job and health. And on and on. Truly! I don’t think, however, that I’ve expressed how thankful I am for this blog. The past few weeks and months have been great fun for me as a [Read More]
I’m a SITS Girl!
This Friday I’m the Daily Featured Blogger over at The SITS Girls. If you’re here for the first time, welcome! Please join in the fun that is laughing at my life! If you’ve been around awhile, please know that I really value all your comments on my blog, Twitter feed, and Facebook page. Blogging has [Read More]
Do You Know What Whore Is?
Sydney, 5, and I were at the park. It was unseasonably warm here in Michigan and we were playing outside. “Do you know what ‘whore’ is?” she asked me. Uh…. What? Uh…. Did she just say “whore”? She must have noticed I was stymied. “You know,” she continued. “Like ‘whore’ movies? They’re scary.” Ooooohhhhh. Horror. [Read More]
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