I can't believe it, but it is already July. Time for my six month check-in on my New Year's resolutions (or maybe more appropriately called - The Months When It All Fell Apart!) Click over first to my 4 month check-in and my 2 month check-in so you are all caught up. Are you back? Ok … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions – 6 Month Check-In
Motherhood can be one of the biggest shifts to ever happen in your life. I write this post respectfully and know that no one woman is more hardworking or valued or better than another based on whether they have children or not. I know Mother's Day can be a hard day for many women - … Continue reading 5 Things I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Mother
Tomorrow is May 1 and time for my four month check-in on my New Year's resolutions. Click over first to my 2 month check-in so you are all caught up! Are you back? Ok - let's see how I'm doing. BE HEALTHY Weight Watchers Update: I'm still on the WW program, currently in week 14. Remembering the larger goal: BE HEALTHY, I … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions – 4 Month Check-In
On TV- This week marked the final return of Mad Men - an end of an era. We got a glimpse of a Don and Roger we used to know, reminiscent of earlier seasons, double dating with women enamored by their money and power. Don is continuing to be reflective of his life, decisions, and relationships. Learning … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 04.10.15
Your calendar says Spring Break. Do you think a great time to relax and recharge or what am I going to do everyday with the kids? I asked all my favorite moms what their go-to activity is over Spring Break. Click on the pictures from more information about the activities. 1. Plant Magic Jelly Beans … Continue reading Fun Spring Break Activities for You and the Kids
The time between Halloween and Thanksgiving always seems to fly by. Actually, the time between Halloween and New Year's always flies by, but unlike Starbucks who introduces their red cups on November 1st, I like to celebrate each holiday in order. When I was first married, I hosted Thanksgiving at my house. The week … Continue reading COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING
We had a great time at our annual Halloween Party this past weekend. In addition to good friends, fun times, and delicious snacks it's always great for the kids to do a test run of their costumes! A spooky clip-art owl was my inspiration for the party. Here are the materials I used to make … Continue reading A Happy Spooky Halloween Party
15 Reasons I know it's Fall: 15. No more iced caramel coffees, bring on the hot pumpkin spice lattes. 14. Blankets come out of the linen closet and are placed on the end of the beds. 13. School supply aisles become school supply sections. Notebooks for brand new to-do lists and schedules. Highlighters! Post-its! Sharpies! 12. Cardigan sweaters … Continue reading 15 Reasons I Know It’s Fall
Yesterday, I hosted a small Back to School Brunch for Olivia and my girlfriend's two kids. Fall is almost here and I hope that I can get back into some of my usual routines - one being blogging! Besides a fun time for my friend and the kids - the best part about this party … Continue reading Back to School Brunch
Now that my daughter is getting older, we have several different bags that she uses. When she was a baby, it was one-stop shopping - everything in the diaper bag. Now she has her school bag, a pool/beach bag, a ballet bag, the list goes on! I have always saved the plastic cases from pillows, … Continue reading Helpful Hump-day Hints 07.16.14
My Color-Coded Life 