I was given the opportunity to participate in a Stride Rite giveaway and review campaign and jumped on the chance to get a pair of shoes for my daughter, Brianna, who recently outgrew her only pair of “church shoes”.
Preparing for the Conference – a Family Vacation!
So I’m the kind of person who loves to take my kids with me everywhere. Yes, I am THAT mom. Sorry if it annoys you, I just happen to like my children.
Real Life Soccer-Mom Musings
Well, it’s official. Today I crossed an unexpected line. I am – *gulp* – a soccer mom. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about that, to be honest. After all, soccer moms have come up a notch on the frump-o-meter since Sarah Palin stepped on the scene. But still……. (Picture #1 – No surprise […]
Reusable Drink Containers for School Lunches
With so many options to choose from, how can you choose a reusable drink container for school or work lunches – one that doesn’t leak or leach chemicals into your drink?
Finding Themed Books for a Home-School Curriculum or Independent Family Reading
The Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a unique children’s book library that offers online lists of themed books.
Teaching Children to Dig Deep Roots
Shallow roots weather no storms. At least, that’s a lesson we teach our children. It is a lesson of botany with a metaphor about the value of struggle in human development.
Tamagotchi Parenting
For those not familiar, the Tamagotchi is a small, egg-shaped toy which children can raise as a virtual pet.
My daughter recently bought one for herself as well as a diary. If her diary is following the raising of her Tamagotchi, it would read as follows:
Sheltering Your Children—Benefits and Misconceptions
Yes, I shelter my children. Don’t gasp in horror—the truth is so do you. The word shelter means, according to Dictionary.com, “to provide with a refuge; place under cover” and “protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.” Using this definition of limiting our children’s freedom (placing them under cover) to protect them, we shelter our children every time we keep them from running in the road or riding in the car unrestrained. Every normal parent shelters their children to some degree or another.
How to Plan a Fun College or University Themed Birthday Party for Teens or Adults
The college years are fun, and perfect for planning an awesome party. Parties centered on the birthday student’s new college, or a graduated adult’s alma mater university, can be simple to pull together and a big surprise. Is a teen going off to college? Has a son or daughter just been graduated? Does Grandpa still relive his university days? This birthday party theme idea can be adapted to many situations.
Why Carrie Prejean, Miss California, is Getting Such Buzz
Why is Carrie Prejean, the Miss California contestant from the 2009 Miss USA pageant, getting such an enormous amount of press? Is it simply because of the answer to her interview question? I don’t think so. I think much of the buzz has to do with her ability to answer a tough question with HONESTY. […]
Better profile shots of Roxie
OK dokers – here are a few face shots. I only got these because she was lying down on the couch for an afternoon siesta. As you can see by the progression of photos from full face to back of the head she was none-too-happy about the camara flash! **laughing** What a personality, eh?
My Kids – Evan and Brianna
Pictures of my kids posted here by popular request – ok, ok….only two requests but still…I’m a mom – I need little motivation to show them off. 🙂
