A crazy thing happened on my way to becoming fit and fabulous with the Cinch plan. I became pregnant! Pregnant! Can I say that ONE MORE TIME? PREGNANT! As in, forget trying to slim and trim that buddah belly and instead I get to watch it grow…and grow…and grow. However, I don’t want to leave… [Read More]
Our Christmas Miracle!
The stockings are hung, the family has been told and now we are ready to make our big announcement… After years of infertility, countless little souls lost… we are miraculously and amazingly expecting our 3rd precious baby this June! Eph & Lu are super excited to be a big brother and sister. It is such… [Read More]
Elf Shenanigans! What is Your Elf Up to?
I love our Elf on the Shelf! I love that every morning, for the entire month of December, that my kids wake up with a little bit of Christmas “expectation” in their hearts. They run down the stairs, not in search of a room full of presents but instead to see what Nico the Elf… [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]
Missing the Sun
Today would be my sweet Jenny’s 38th birthday. It is hard to believe that it has been almost 17 years since she was killed by a drunk driver. Today my Facebook feed has been filled with love for her. Smiles, sunshine and joy. I can only wish, if I left this planet early, that my… [Read More]
Praise: California Wine Club Review – Month 2 Membership
Last month you might have read my review on The California Wine Club. It is a wonderful program where you can purchase just a special occasion month or an entire year for that special someone or you might just want to treat yourserlf. They offer a monthly selection of hand picked wines from small, family… [Read More]
COLUMBUS – Monster Jam 2013! WIN TICKETS!
When I showed my son the Monster Jam You Tube video and asked him if he wanted to go, he replied, “OH YEAH BABY.” Only he used his deep TV voice which I find totally amusing. But really, what boy or man (or mom) doesn’t want to go watch big giant trucks chase each other… [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]
Pinypon Doll Party Praise!
The newest little girl toy on the market is a fabulous line of miniature dolls and accessories called Pinypons. These little diva’s have exchangeable hair, heads, bodies and legs. Plus they have two faces on each head for a variety of expressions. I promise it’s not creepy. Their hair covers the face that is not showing. We were sent… [Read More]
Product Praise: Xlear Sparx Candy
Candy, Candy, Candy. Cavities, Cavities, Cavities. I am not going to lie, I “treat” my kids with candy, gum and soda. Unfortunately, my kids also have my genetically poor teeth and have a propensity to spend time getting fillings at the dentist. I think that is why I liked the idea of Xlear SparX candy. The… [Read More]