It is one year today (July 9th) that my Mom succumbed to cancer. The anniversary of a death brings such a strange host of emotions. I don’t miss her more today than I did yesterday or that I will tomorrow. However the date still hangs over me like a dripping towel, it somehow needs to be… [Read More]
Columbus: Charley’s Lemonade Stand @ Polaris Fashion Place
Spreading some LOCAL LOVE today! Do you have a little entrepreneur in your house? Well, I have an AMAZING opportunity for your future business owner. Charley’s Philly Steaks will be hosting a how to create your own Lemonade Stand event at the Polaris Fashion Place THIS Thursday from 10:30am to noon. About the event: Join us… [Read More]
“The Big Dig” Birthday Party
We celebrated Ezra’s 2nd birthday this past weekend with a construction themed birthday party. Digging in dirt and sand was a huge hit with the toddlers and it was super affordable. I am not the type to spend a fortune on printables and unnecessary decorations, so this really is a budget friendly birthday party. We chose… [Read More]
Book Praise & Giveaway: Noah’s Noisy Zoo
Disclosure: I am a Tommy Nelson Mom. I receive discounted and complimentary items from my connection with this group. All opinions and experiences are entirely my own. Contains affiliate links. One of the most significant concerns in the world of raising a Deaf child is literacy acquisition. Early and consistent exposure to books and other… [Read More]
Movie Praise: Pixar’s short film LAVA
If you haven’t done so already, check out my full post about Disney’s new Pixar film Inside Out. ! As always, Pixar didn’t disappoint with an opening treat of a new short flick, LAVA. Lava is a stunningly illustrated story about two volcanoes destined to find each other in the vast open sea. It has a… [Read More]
The Other Hot Car Danger: Tips for Protecting Your Child
You know those “It Happened to Me” stories that are often published in Parenting magazines? Sometimes they have tragic endings, sometimes the family was super fortunate. Either way, there always seems to be a lesson of warning that will lingers in your thoughts as well as that feeling of thank God it wasn’t us. Two years ago, we had… [Read More]
Movie Praise: Disney Pixar’s Inside Out
Disclosure: My family was invited to the 2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. I paid a conference fee to attend and received discounted and complimentary items from Walt Disney World as part of the experience. I was not asked to write about the conference or our family trip. All opinions and experiences are entirely my… [Read More]
Giveaway: Two Tickets to MommyCon Columbus
Disclaimer: I am on the MommyCon street team! I am receiving a general admission ticket to the conference in exchange for promoting their events. Oh Yippie Yay! MommyCon is making it’s way to Columbus. All your natural Parenting and Mommy needs all wrapped up in a neat little bow. I am so excited about this… [Read More]
Introducing Heinrich the Dragon from Smart Bottoms!
Oh my goodness! I have hardly been able to contain myself since I received an early release of Smart Bottom’s newest print: Heinrich the Dragon! Like seriously, this might be my absolute favorite cloth diaper print ever. It reminds me of Sea Adventure but with these cute, yet menacing dragons all over it. Not to… [Read More]
My Deaf Child is Not a Tragedy
My Deaf child is not a tragedy. As Ez has gotten older and more communicative, my decision not to tell strangers that my child is Deaf doesn’t really work. When he was little, I always let the little old church lady, the waitress or that nice neighbor down the street go all goo goo and gah gah… [Read More]