I love to read! But…it doesn’t happen very often that I read a book. I’m usually reading second grade homework assignments, instructions to assemble new toys, and “Where The Wild Things Are”. But, I have managed to sneak in a few minutes of fun reading here and there and finish some books…although, it might take…
Ladies and their hair…usually a love/hate relationship. But, as with most relationships “the more you give, the more you get.” If you want lovely locks, you’ve got to dish out the TLC. . Let me give you a brief run-down of what exactly this madness is that grows out of your pretty little head: Your…
Although I’m not big on having any pets in my home…it doesn’t mean that I’m not ultra-fascinated by wildlife! Maybe this is super nerdy, but the beard man and I love to curl up and watch a sweet wildlife documentary. It’s so amazing how much more depth there is to these creatures and how we…
So, my Lover-Boy/Beard-Man/Sugar-Daddy came through and got me a camera for my birthday! I’ve been needing this for so long! Thank you, Dan! Seriously, the camera I have been using was being held together by duct tape. Nice, huh? Duct tape, gotta love it. Did you know duct tape is sometimes recommended by doctors for…
If your kids are anything like mine, they love a fun online game! And much to my surprise…half of them are educational! I’m all about killing two birds with one stone; get the house clean AND get the kids doing something educational. Here are some of the favorites around our house… Crayola Creativity Central –…
Is there a girl in your life that needs a confidence boost?? This great list of confidence building books for girls may be just what they need!
Summer time is such a nice break! So nice, in fact, that it’s easy to push all things “learning” and “school” by the wayside…much like your kids. Suddenly, you realize school is about to start and you don’t want your wee-one struggling…so you do last minute cramming…and this post is for you! Here are some…
What’s Family Night?? It’s when you have a designated night every week to sit down as a family, have a lesson, an activity, and a treat. Your lessons can be on things like: being honest, getting along with siblings, doing service for others, emergency & safety, being healthy, etc. If you are religious, then you…
Reader, Anna emailed and asked for advice on taming frizzy curls. I jumped on that because guess what…I have curly hair! Curly, curly hair. And, I’m pretty sure I’ve got the “non-frizzy” and “non-crunchy” curls down pat….after years of ultra-frizz. (It’s not very often that we post pictures of ourselves, but I felt like I…
So, the 4th of July holiday has been making me think about our country, how much I really know about it and how much my children know. I am positive that my 7 year old geography wiz can kick my trash when it comes to United States trivia! Pretty sad. So, I solicited him to…
I love reading a good book anytime, but during the summer is great! You can sit outside, sip your beverage of choice and get lost in the pages.Here are my top 5 favorite books, lately: Alicia: My story. This is my all time favorite book that I have read 7 times. It is about a…
There is no good reason that Valentines Day shouldn’t be as fun of a holiday as the rest! My family has a fun Valentine’s tradition that we do every year on this day of love. Let me share…. For dinner we have…breakfast! Pancakes, Eggs, and Bacon…oh, baby. And, what better pancakes to have than heart-shaped…