Academy Award®–nominated director/writer Peter Hedges (“Dan in Real Life,” What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”) brings enchantment to the screen with “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” It’s the inspiring, magical story of a happily married couple, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton), who can’t wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young ...
an axel is a jump?! #NaBloPoMo
When I hear the word jump, my brain quickly rewinds to my childhood. Back when I was a competitive figure skater and gymnast. Every day I was jumping and spinning. Cartwheeling and tumbling. Childhood should be the most beautiful, and carefree time of our lives. Reflecting on that time, I realize that I put pressure on myself to land each jump flawlessly. Always wanting to achieve more, to ...
working out as a couple?
Have you ever visited a blog for "a quick sec" and found yourself there more than an hour later? That's what happened to me a few days ago as I was browsing through the great posts that Stacey shares on her blog, Newlywed Survival. One that got me thinking was her post Working Out with your Spouse. I don't know about you, but I prefer NOT to work out with my husband. My husband plays rugby ...
4 techniques I’m implementing to relieve my back pain
During our big yard sale last June, I sold our desk so now I am forced to write while sitting on my couch, in a chair, or at the dining room table. As you can imagine, sitting in those positions is not good for your back. Some days, the back pain reminds of the long days that I used to spend been working in a restaurant. Those concrete floors are brutal on your entire body, as are the often ...
win the Fifty Shades Trilogy Boxed Set
I am so excited to have co-sponsored this exciting giveaway for you! The Fifty Shades trilogy is all the rage these days. Perfect summer beach reads! One lucky winner is going to receive the Fifty Shades Trilogy Boxed Set and a $10 Amazon Gift Card! (Pic from Amazon) This complete set is not available for purchase until June 12th. The WINNER will have the set pre-orderedfor them so ...
win a Dyson Vacuum in the Dyson Housewarming Giveaway event!
Welcome to the Dyson Housewarming Giveaway event. This took months in the making and Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa Mom is proud to bring you this fantastic home essential and offer you the chance to win one too! Big thank you to our lovely co-hosts How to Have It All, Mark Your Savings and GiveAway Bandit. Dyson DC23 TurbineHead Canister Vacuum Delivering 220 airwatts of suction power, ...