If that title doesn't have you thoroughly confused, then I haven't done my job well. What it translates to is the fact that I forgot to post InstaOctober last month, but I'm too OCD to actually skip a month. As if hordes of you will show up at my front door and say, "HEY, lady. … [Read more...] about InstaOctoNovember
The Family Six
Leaves of Blessings: the Thanksgiving Tree
Disclosure: This post is part of a yearly series in partnership with Netflix. As a member of the Netflix #StreamTeam, I'll be sharing ideas throughout the year on some of the best Netflix titles to stream with your family. The content, as always, is whatever streams through my … [Read more...] about Leaves of Blessings: the Thanksgiving Tree
As Good As It Gets
The subject of this story and I in happier (and much warmer) days. I don’t know if it’s the weather, Daylight Savings Time, or just a phase we need to get through, but it’s been a rough couple of weeks for me and the boy. It started out innocently enough. A reprimand here or … [Read more...] about As Good As It Gets
Balancing the Good Stuff: Screens, Real Life, and Ibex Arguments
I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Influence Central for Sprint. I received a sample device to facilitate my review. Photo taken with ZTE Warp Sync camera. And yes, that is a drawing of Eli watching Gus poop. Perhaps it's a commentary on how Eli … [Read more...] about Balancing the Good Stuff: Screens, Real Life, and Ibex Arguments
Best Doggone Tradition Comes Back
When Elena was around 4, we started a family tradition of Fridays being family movie night. It was a wonderful way to reconnect as a family after a week of work, school and errands, and a fun way to kick off the weekend. We always ate pizza on the family room floor and had a … [Read more...] about Best Doggone Tradition Comes Back