This is a sponsored post with Kmart and March of Dimes through Mom Bloggers Club. How adorable is this face? This may not be one of my kids, but I did take this little guy’s picture…and I have to admit he’s a total cutie. Just wait til he grows into that football! Knowing…
Archives for June 2013
Real Isn’t How You Are Made – Velveteen Rabbit Quote #WW
We have a few wild rabbits that enjoy breakfast in our backyard every morning, and this week I decided to be ready with my zoom lens when I went down to the kitchen. I’m sure the rest of the family thought I was silly snapping a dozen pictures of a rabbit I see everyday,…
The Wig in the Window {Summer Reading for Kids 8-12}
I received an advance copy of The Wig in the Window from the author. No monetary compensation was received and all thoughts and opinions within this post are my own. With most of the country’s kids already in the middle of summer vacation, it’s officially time for summer reading! I always feel like my…
Thai Peanut Curry Chicken
Do you ever base your dinner decisions on whatever is in your pantry or your fridge? I had been staring at a bottle of peanuts for weeks and was determined to figure out a way to use them in a chicken recipe. But I also wanted something that was relatively light and summery –…
Just Write {2}
Following the example of a friend of mine, I am once again participating in an exercise in free writing. Now you know exactly what’s on my mind this week… On house guests and work: As of Saturday afternoon, my husband and kids and I are the only people sleeping at my house. I’ve had…
National Gallery of Art {DC Field Trip} #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot
One of the best things about out of town visitors is the opportunity to be a tourist in my hometown…and I must say that I’ve got one of the best hometowns for touristy stuff. Last year, when my mother-in-law visited, we spent a day at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History. This week, we…
Arroz Con Gandules with #HebrewNational – #99SummerDays
Note: This post is being sponsored by Hebrew National via Glam Media, but all activities, opinions and photos within this post are my own. We’re on the final countdown to summer vacation – 7 more days of school to go before the kids are home all day, every day. This means hotter weather, afternoons…
Easy DIY Floral Centerpieces
This post is being sponsored by Pledge via Glam Media. As always, opinions expressed within this post are my own. On the way home from a girl’s night out with my Mother-in-law yesterday, the two of us started chatting about our DIY/ crafting/ decorating skills. While she is typically not a crafter at all, I…
Running. Always Running. #WordlessWednesday
It’s been a month full of out of town visitors (which has been beyond wonderful, really. Just busy) and I feel like I’m always running. When I was scanning through recent photos for a Wordless Wednesday shot, this one seemed to be perfect for the week. Do you ever wonder if things will ever slow…
Summer Reading For Teens and Tweens: Eoin Colfer’s W.A.R.P. The Reluctant Assassin
I received a review copy of Eoin Colfer’s new book, WARP: The Reluctant Assassin, but all opinions about the book expressed within this post are my own. In less than 2 weeks, all 5 of my kids will be on summer vacation. While my oldest daughter will be busy with a summer job, the rest…