When it comes to Black Friday, I am firmly planted in the No Thank You camp. I much prefer my sleep and pajamas to doorbusters and deals. Mike and I are in agreement on this, and he even commented he'd pay twice as much for something if it meant he could avoid the whole scenario. … [Read more...] about She’s Ours
Kids
The Answer is Always “Just Dance”
Picture this: it's a blustery cold afternoon. Your house is full of kids with too much energy and nothing to do that doesn't involve running in circles around you. You're happy to have them doing something other than huddling over the iPad or staring blankly at the TV, but you're … [Read more...] about The Answer is Always “Just Dance”
An Air Brush You Can Use Without Getting a Wedgie (I Promise!)
RoseArt provided me with their arts and crafts product to review and share with my kids. All thoughts and opinions regarding the RoseArt Extreme Air Brush Studio are my own. This post contains affiliate links. I was around 7 years old when my older brother brought home some … [Read more...] about An Air Brush You Can Use Without Getting a Wedgie (I Promise!)
Flitting North With My Girl
We're flying north for an overnight, Elena and I. Just a quick little jaunt to Chicago. We've never gone out of town just the two of us. She thinks I'm picking her up early to go to the eye doctor today. I can't wait to see the look on her face when I tell her we have other … [Read more...] about Flitting North With My Girl
Broccoli, Chocolate, Tweens and an Evening With John Green
Much is made of the drama and headaches that come with raising tween and teen girls. Much is made because there is much to vent about. We are just in the beginning of it with Elena, and already I can tell we have some stormy days ahead. But there is also much to be excited … [Read more...] about Broccoli, Chocolate, Tweens and an Evening With John Green