So.. Wednesday is my weigh in day. Let’s be honest, this is not a day to “look forward to,” nor is it a day I normally publicize. However, having this weekly (self imposed) requirement is helping me keep on track with my goals. Today, I decided that you, my supporters and readers, needed a little sneak… [Read More]
Gettin’ Gutzy with Gutzy Gear
I would love to tell you that my children don’t ever watch television or that they are not often under the power and influence of an excellent infomercial. (who are we kidding, how often are we adults mesmerized by that perfect product) However, if I did, I would be lying. My kids love T.V. and… [Read More]
Mad Hoola Hoop Skills & Some Giveaways
Ever been surprised by your kids? My little one surprised me the other night by showing off his mad hoola hoop talent. I had absolutely no idea that he knew how to hoop, much less with such control. The video is 20 seconds of pure joy. Don’t miss the cocky look on his face at… [Read More]
Knot Genie Back to School Morning Meltdown Contest
In one of our Barefoot Books on Fairies, there is a story about a “tangle fairy.” This fairy is super mischievous. She sneaks into your bedroom at night and ties your hairs into little tiny knots. She can spend all night making a huge tangle mess of your hair. My daughter is fascinated with this… [Read More]
Hurricane Andrew – 20 Years Ago
Twenty years ago, right now, I was sitting at the Bayfront Amphitheater, jamming to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam. The weather was eerily cool for a sunny August day in Miami. A nice breeze flowed through the air during the two days we spent at Lollapolooza. A final summer adventure with all of… [Read More]
First Day of 2nd Grade!
A couple of days ago, I did a post about our “First Day of School” photos. This is a long time tradition of ours. You can see Eph’s first and last day of 1st grade pictures here. [I think he grew another foot this summer.]This year, I did something a little different and took pictures… [Read More]
Hotel Transylvania – “Call My Mavy”
Hotel Transylvania is a new animated movie opening in theaters on September 28, 2012! Check out this super cute “Call Me Mavy” video! Disclaimer: I did not recieve any compensation for this post. I only post my honest opinions. This blog is in no way affiliated with Twitter, Facebook or any other social network.
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]
Praise & Giveaway: Walmart’s Box Tops for Education
This past Tuesday the kids and I went on a Box Tops scavenger hunt in Walmart. I had been provided a $25 Walmart gift card as part of their Box Tops for Education Back to School promotion. Normally, I would try to look for all healthy or practical products but I wanted the kids to have… [Read More]
Poems, Suicide and Tomorrow
Sometime during the next few days, it will have been 18 years since my friend Scott drove to a small hotel, spent 3 days on a drunken writing binge and eventually took a gun and ended his life. A memory, that still remains in my heart like a ghost stuck between here and heaven, one who… [Read More]