Like many people do around their birthday’s, I spent some time at the DMV in order to renew my driver’s license. Just as I have done for the past 20+ years, I had no concerns about reading off the letters in the mini eye exam machine awkwardly propped on the edge of the counter. So… [Read More]
Adoption: Officially Introducing Lydia!
The time has finally come, to introduce our daughter Lydia. While we have had our Pre-Approval since last August, I have been hesitant to share our daughter’s information publicly till I was 100% sure we were going to survive the home study process. I also wanted to cherish the little bit of time that our… [Read More]
Hope for Your Eleventh Year: Letters to My Littles
To my sweet little frog moose: Tomorrow you will be eleven years old. Tomorrow marks that day where you move closer to your independence and farther from your childhood. It is bitter-sweet to watch you grow older. The old “blink of an eye” adage has never been so true. I know this year is going… [Read More]
Disney On Ice Tickets (Columbus)
It’s almost that time again, Disney on Ice is skating it’s way into Nationwide Arena with their magic filled Let’s Celebrate show. Encompassing all your favorite characters, Let’s Celebrate, brings to life a years worth of all your favorite celebrations! Always wanted to celebrate your birthday with Mickey? How about a romantic ball with Cinderella?… [Read More]
China Inspired Gifts: Pandas
As we quickly approach the time when we are bringing our daughter home from China, I have been pinning some of the sweet ideas that I have come across that will help her carry on some of her culture and heritage. Having lived in DC before, I have always had a special place for the… [Read More]
Deaf Waiting Children: Zora and Dan with Heartsent Adoptions
Oh friends! Happy Happy New Year! I am thrilled to make my first very first post of 2016 and advocacy story. I deeply believe that ALL children should be part of a true family and that these sweet deaf children are deserving of families who desire to learn sign language and help them succeed. A couple… [Read More]
Sunshine Praises’ Top Posts for 2015
A few years ago, I happily started to review my top posts for the year and am always surprised by the topics that invoke the most engagement. I always try to make my “top” posts a little more interesting that the average list of what was most viewed because let’s face it, giveaways always win…. [Read More]
A Year of Being Smart with Smart Bottoms
I can’t believe it has been almost a year since I was chosen as a Smart Bottoms Ambassador. It was such an honor and surprise when Bert’s email popped into my mailbox and it has been a wonderful experience to be on the team with some great bloggers and moms. (Check out the bottom of… [Read More]
Praise: Check Out Our Recent Sampling Review
Every once in awhile being a blogger has some fun perks. Ok, more than every once in awhile but sometimes the perks are a little more surprising and can spread some love outside of your family. It just so happens that I recently received one of those kinds of boxes. I actually wasn’t expecting anything… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Disney Princess a Magical Pop-Up World
Tell me that you remember having pop up books as a child? Like the real super big pop up books with little tabs to pull? The ones that made the story come to life in a new way. I know that I definitely had a few of those types of books when I was young… [Read More]