Yesterday was one of the best Mother’s Days I’ve had in a long time. Maybe ever. My car was washed, my hair was brushed, the perfect presents were thoughtfully purchased or made, and I was able to relax with my family and crochet almost all day. I hope all of you had a wonderful Mother’s…
Archives for May 2011
Mother’s Day Quotes
As a tribute to my own Mother and Mothers everywhere, I’ve gathered up several quotes and poems that sum up how I feel about my own mom. Happy Mother’s Day! A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends…
The Collection
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of ogilvy for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I sometimes have a hard time keeping up with current events since I don’t have a TV to watch the evening news. Sometimes I love it. Other times I feel very disconnected. I have come to…
Teaching Kids to Set Goals – Goal For It!
After potty training, I have always felt like training kids to do chores consistently was one of the hardest and most painful processes of parenting. It’s so much easier to just do the work myself….but I don’t have time to do everything on my own and I recognize the value of teaching kids the life…
Miss Mary’s Legacy – PSF
A year ago, my friend Mary died of cancer. I didn’t write more than a quick mention of her cancer since the day that I first heard the news. I didn’t know what to say. I still don’t know what to say, but after today, I feel like I have to say something. My heart…
My Graduation Cheering Section
I don’t remember much about my college graduation. The 4 months between taking my last final and wearing my cap and gown were a blur. Graduation seemed slightly anti-climatic after everything that had happened since I finished my last class. I can picture myself taking the long walk from my seat up to and across…
Savvy Living Community Launch Party
Guess what? I am one of the newest Community Leaders in the Savvy Living Community. I am thrilled to be a part of such a great community, filled with tips and ideas for saving money, cooking, entertaining….you name it! And some of my favorite fellow bloggers are going to be right there beside me. Look…
Fun with Shaving Cream – Wordless Wednesday
I never expected a can of shaving cream to bring all seven of us together at the same time, inspire so many smiles, and turn into something that the kids would be begging to do again next week. An innocent cleaning out of the bathroom closet on my part became one of the best nights…
Freschetta By the Slice Giveaway
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of FRESCHETTA® for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I have never been a fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (I’m sure I ate my fair share from my school lunch box when I was a kid. Mom?). Now, though, I prefer a nice…
Am I Bugging You?
I hear that phrase almost daily from my 5 year old. “Am I bugging you?” Granted, he’s just being silly when he says it, but the answer is almost always yes. But I can’t help but smile and give him a hug when he asks me that question. AJ brought this paper home from school…