Are great writers made or born? I think it’s a combination of both. We’re all born with a gift. Whether it’s singing or dancing it’s in us from birth. What we do do nurture and grow those gifts is totally up to us. I think writing is the same way. It took me some time […] Read more…
Month: April 2013
Explore, Rescue, Protect – Octonauts Review
From the minute this box showed up, my son just knew it was something for him. Who cares that MY name was on it. After relentless begging, we finally opened the box. Two words describe what happened next: Instant Obsession! I am pretty sure he’d never heard of the Octonauts before – that didn’t matter. […] Read more…
I Want that + that + that…
Spring is making me spend money! That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! Even though I’m doing a little spring cleaning, I am having a hard time fighting the urge to do a little shopping. I blame Spring. Spring brings out the newness in everything and everybody. We all get excited over flowers blooming, […] Read more…
If EVERY Dream Came True…
Not too long ago, I was watching Behind the Music on VH1 and the artist featured was Ne-yo. He had a pretty cool story about his struggle to get into the music business and life struggles overall. It’s always inspiring to see people come from less than ideal circumstances and make it. Whatever that “it” […] Read more…
Hoarders Hitting too Close to Home
My three year old is a hoarder. There it is. I said it. It’s out there. This little man goes through our house creating piles of stuff. He calls them towers. It’s sweet. It’s also a pile of toys. It’s something that’s only started since he’s been three. Any toy that opens, needs to have […] Read more…
Feeling Minty
There are a few things that could make it a fun day at work. There’s a random catered lunch, the successful launch of a project and when your colleagues stop you in the hallway to take your picture. Yes, this makes for a fun day at the j-o-b. My peeps at work wanted me to […] Read more…
Some Things Must Be Documented
Every now and then… I’m feeling good. I’ve had some sleep. I feel kinda rested. It’s a nice day. The weather is lovely. I feel like taking a picture or two… or seven. It’s an even better day if I still have an ounce of energy left once I get home from work. That, my friends, is […] Read more…
Five Ways to Get Your Life
“Storms make oaks take root.” – Proverb There’s no doubt that no two people are the same. There is also no doubt that we all experience some of the same things. It’s been said that into every life some rain must fall. Well, there have been times where I felt like there was a storm […] Read more…
And then he called me old…
It’s no secret that I’m getting older. I know it. The grey hairs on my head provide daily reminders. I was cool with them at first and then they started going rouge. Give a grey an inch, they take over your head. Now it’s time to get into the color. I ain’t going down without a fight! […] Read more…
The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep Review
With all the sleep I’m NOT getting around here, this book could not have come at a better time. I was recently introduced to and asked to review a new book by well known pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp. The Happiest Baby: Guide to Great Sleep: Simple Solutions for Kids from Birth to Five Years. I […] Read more…
