Congratulations to Lisa D. for winning the Columbus Disney on Ice Treasure Trove Tickets! Didn’t win? Don’t despair! You can find a great deal using the coupon code MOM! See details below! Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove Nationwide Arena – Feb. 20-24, 2012 Feb 20 @ 7pm Feb 21 @ 7pm Feb 22 @ 7pm… [Read More]
Birthday Questionaires! Fun Ideas for Memory Making
I am a little behind on this tradition but I wanted to share with you the birthday questionnaires I made for Lu’s & Ephraim this year. I did this last year with Ephraim off an idea I got from Leelou Blogs. I also did something similar for their “first day of school photos” with a list of… [Read More]
Columbus GIVEAWAY! Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove
I don’t think it’s any secret that my little princess loves herself some Disney Princesses. While Belle is definitely her favorite, she smitten by all of them. Last year when we attended the Disney on Ice 100 Years celebration her eyes were as big as saucers the entire time. Oh and I don’t want you… [Read More]
Praise: National Geographic Super Readers
One of the best gifts you can give your child is the gift of literacy. Having been a teacher of special needs deaf kids, teaching reading was one of the most challenging aspects of my job. However, with my own children, I am blessed to see their love of books and early literacy skills blossom… [Read More]
He was so “Good”
Christmas time is where we hear about how important it is for kids to be “good” because we know that Santa is watching. T-shirts, songs, books all proclaim the importance of good behavior and anything less than “good” brings a punishment of coal and sticks. Well, at least that is how the story goes. I personally have… [Read More]
Praise – Dreamwork’s How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular
The Dragons are here! The Dragons are here! And by dragons, I mean the most realistic, unbelievable fire breathing dragons that you have ever seen. When the show calls itself spectacular, it is not exaggerating. I honestly have never seen anything quite like it. While I know that I am supposed to rave on and… [Read More]
Annual Apple Picking Trip
One of the best parts of living in Ohio is all the wonderful fall activities we get to enjoy. Apples, pumpkins, and backyard fires are just a few of the joys that the season brings. While we have several “favorites,” Apple Picking at the local fruit farm is the one I most look forward to…. [Read More]
Praise: Lisa Chan’s True Beauty Devotional Film “Be Still”
There is part of me that doesn’t even know where to start this post. I know I am supposed to be the “professional” writer and all, but the only thing I can truly wrap my head around is “wow.” Just wow! Let me tell you, this review is one that I am doing at the last… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Betty Crocker Cereal Mix Prize Pack
Being in the kitchen brings back the fondest of memories for me. I loved standing elbow to elbow with my grandmother’s as they taught me how to stir, when to use a spoon or a fork or a wisk. What a “pinch” means and especially how to lick a bowl. I didn’t care if the… [Read More]
Lu’s First Day at Preschool
Since Eph was in preschool, I have taken a first day and a last day of school picture. It is such a joy to see how he changes year to year and I am excited to start the same tradition with Lu.I saw this cute idea on the internet where you take a picture and… [Read More]