I love technology…my house is filled with gadgets, though I admit that I am usually a little behind the times when it comes to the latest tech gear. I was slow to get my first iPod, but fell in love with it quickly and continued adding to my iPod collection. Because I have been low…
Archives for 2012
Project 365 +1 {Week 2}
So far, so good. I am loving capturing a snapshot of each day with my phone, and I’m still totally excited about making it through the whole year without missing a day. Think I’ll make it? This week was not overly exciting, but this is what life is really like in my house: Saturday –…
Don’t Get Mad. Just Blog About It
Alternately titled… “How to make homemade notebook paper” Today was an odd day. I decided to force myself to take a nap (I was significantly sleep-deprived after a really late night. Long story). So I slept til after lunch, ate a late meal, and then took a shower. I basically had time to get ready…
Snowman Pretzels – Snow Day Treats
This Winter, thank goodness, has been mild, but I haven’t forgotten the Winters of the recent past that forced the seven of us to stay indoors (cooped up and in close quarters) for days on end. Snow Days are inevitable during January and February in Washington DC, and as a mother of 5 living in…
On Justin Bieber and Puberty
I fear that it’s time to have an in-depth sit-down conversation with my soon-to-be 11 year old son. Just this afternoon, as I sat on my couch taking a much-needed break, I overheard a conversation between my son and his 8 year old sister. As usual, I was tuning out their conversation until my ears…
Interview with Paige O’Hara – Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast’s Belle is one of my favorite Disney princesses of all time. She’s strong, she’s quirky, and she makes it clear that she is not searching for a man in her life. She’s content with her books and her beloved father. When love comes, it comes naturally, starting as a friendship and…
Blogging Quote – Wordless Wednesday #Linky
On Monday, I wrote about changing the world. Today, I am preparing a post about a shopping trip. This quote cracked me up, so of course I had to make it into an image… Pin It For more inspiring photos, check: 5 Minutes for Mom, High Impact Mom, The Bonafide Life, Shanamama, From Dates to…
Mom Bloggers for Social Good
Today is a big day in the blogosphere. January 9, 2012 marks the official launch of Mom Bloggers for Social Good, in which 400 moms from nine countries have joined together to do good. So much of the media is focused on the negative things that are going on in our world, but I believe…
Pesto Chicken Salad Wraps
I made these chicken salad wraps for dinner tonight and WOWed my family. I found the original recipe on 30 Days, 30 Ways, 30 Rewards and like I frequently do with recipes, I modified it to make it my own (specifically, I added fresh spinach to my wraps because it sounded so good with the…
Beginning a Project 365 – Photostory Friday & Give Me Your Best Shot
It’s a new year, I just got a new Android Smartphone with a cool camera and fun photo apps, and I have been hearing a ton of buzz about Project 365. I tried completing a Project 365 a few years ago and only made it a couple months. But that was before smart phones. My…