Reading to my The Boy is one of my favorite ways to end a long day. Each night we share a different story after talking about the things we enjoyed about our day - and the things that weren't so great. I was excited to share Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project with him. Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project is both a timeless benefit effort and a uniquely compelling, multimedia ...
goodbye, home sweet home – and mom, too!
Goodbye, Home Sweet Home My mother dropped a bombshell last weekend. She's moving. 2600 miles away. To Arizona. To say that I am heartbroken is an understatement. I still haven't figured out how to tell The Boy that we won't be seeing Glammy that much anymore. That's she'll be inside of our phones and on our computer screens just like Grandma and Papa. That the only way to see her will be ...
Buying shoes for children – what to remember
Buying shoes for children - what to remember We all know how fast children grow, and when it comes to their clothing we can usually tell if their trousers are getting too small or their shirts are becoming a little snug. But when their shoes become too small, we often need to be more perceptive as it’s not always as obvious - and is really not good for their feet! A lot of parents can find buying ...
Clean Your Carpet on the Cheap
Clean Your Carpet on the Cheap If you are embarking upon the task of carpet cleaning for an area rug or with all the carpeting in your home or workplace, then it can be helpful to evaluate upfront what it is likely to cost. Before you invest in an expensive carpet cleaning service, you can also consider some cheaper alternatives that may deliver the same or approximate results. Depending on how ...
Dreamworks Studios Lincoln set for release in November 2012
I am so excited to see the upcoming movie "Lincoln". Two-time Academy Award® winner Daniel Day-Lewis in the starring role, a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and ...
Whip It Up Wednesday – handmade linky party
Welcome to this week's edition of Whip It Up Wednesday! I really enjoy seeing all of your handmade projects - there is so much inspiration out there! Keep in mind that a handmade project is either homemade or made by hand - not something you've purchased. It includes recipes, paper crafts, sewing projects, decorating ideas, photography, furniture transformations and much, much more! This handmade ...