Today’s featured post….
Paying Back Our Soldiers…the Right Way…
I don't normally get political here, but I need to share with you something that has had quite the impact on me, my outlook on life and why I feel like I need to stand up for this. I want to share with you two men that are … [Read More...]
Food
A Real Food Journey: Candies and…
Catch up on Sarah's Real Food Journey; Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 In continuing on our real food … [More]
Family
Paying Back Our Soldiers…the Right…
I don't normally get political here, but I need to share with you something that has had quite the impact … [More]
Faith
The Biggest Cheerleader–part 2…
This was not supposed to be a two-part post. I had written my post "The Biggest Cheerleader" and then about … [More]
Do-it-yourself
Mom and Child Fitness Series: Walk With…
Catch up on Jen's series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Ok, so if you read the last work out you might have … [More]
Shopping
Melissa & Doug B2G1, Free Gift &…
Melissa & Doug has some Memorial Day deals going on! Buy 2, Get 1 Free ALL Arts & Crafts with … [More]
Fun
A Matter Of Perspective…
Two of my dear friends, Molly and Sandy, seem to let everything roll off their backs. When something happens … [More]
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Paying Back Our Soldiers…the Right Way
I don't normally get political here, but I need to share with you something that has had quite the impact on me, my outlook on life and why I feel like I need to stand up for this. I want to share with you two men that are apart of my life. One, died when I was young. My grandpa came over from Italy. A young … [More]
Thoughtful Thursday
I have always loved the Serenity Prayer. I remember growing up and picking it apart for what these simple words really expressed. It wasn't until a couple of years ago I realized that the shortened version that we always see on plaques, frames and calendars was just that---the shortened version! Here it is in its … [More]
Melissa & Doug B2G1, Free Gift & Free shipping
Melissa & Doug has some Memorial Day deals going on! Buy 2, Get 1 Free ALL Arts & Crafts with Code: MDART Equal or Lesser Value. Valid May 22 - 28, 2013. Free gift: Free shipping for orders over $50 with promo code FREESHIPFIFTY … [More]
Mom and Child Fitness Series: Walk With The Animals
Catch up on Jen's series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Ok, so if you read the last work out you might have thought “My kids will find that fun…once in a while.” You can’t do something like that all the time because they will get bored. Remember when I said to make it as fun as possible so they don’t … [More]
Hmmmm…what to get for Father’s Day??? Deals and Ideas
Father's Day is approaching next month and I wanted to send out some deals/ideas that I have come across that might be a fit for the man in your family. At Home Depot: $5 Off $50 or more at checkout. Use promo code: MEMHD5. Some exclusions apply. Valid 5/20 - 5/27 Kmart has a coupon code … [More]
I’ll Love You Forever
The other day my sons and I were reading the book, I'll Love You Forever. Such a sweet book that goes through all the different stages of a child growing up. My four year old son and I got a good laugh at the two year old's stage where he pulled all the books off the shelves and flushed his mom's watch down the … [More]
Reflections of a Mother
Music makes me a light-hearted mother Yoga makes me a calmer mother Stress makes me realize I am working to be a more patient mother Writing gives me an outlet as a mother Wine makes me a relaxed mother Going through hard times makes me an appreciative mother Seeing my husband with my kids makes me a lucky … [More]
Thoughtful Thursday
"The moral of Pete's story is: No matter what you step in, keep walking along and singing your song. Because it's all good." ---Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes Photo Source: Cat drinks lake by PhilaSilva … [More]
Teacher Gift Ideas
The end of the year at school is rapidly approaching. I have been thinking about what to get for the kid's teachers as a gift. At Christmas, we did the giftcard route for Dunkin Donuts or Subway. I wanted another idea. I asked my four year old, "What does your teacher like?" His response was, "She likes it when we … [More]
The Importance of Core Strength and Joint Stability
Lack of core strength and joint stability is becoming a problem for the current generation of children. Why? Not enough playtime outside and tummy time as infants. Tummy time for infants is extremely important, especially now that children are not sleeping on their bellies. Tummy time allows infants to … [More]
Walgreen’s Photo Deals
I recently ordered a lot of pictures from our mini-session with Renee at A New Image Photography and love creating memories, but these projects can be a pricey investment, so anytime I see photo deals, I love to pass them along. Here are some photo deals for you to check out from Walgreen's! Click here … [More]
A Real Food Journey: Candies and Sweets–Part 4
Catch up on Sarah's Real Food Journey; Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 In continuing on our real food journey, I have had to look at food labels more in depth. Most health food advocates stipulate that anything with five or more ingredients is considered processed and should therefore be avoided, unless of … [More]
