 | Wordless Wednesday ~ My Daughter’s Classroom Valentine’s Day Cards |
| I love how well these Valentine’s Day cards turned out this year! Just a few well-placed cuts with an Exacto knife, a lollipop and a photo card and…voila. The hardest part was getting Riley to ... |
 | Wordless Wednesday ~ My Baby’s First Day of Preschool |
| The day has finally arrived that every mommy dreads, yet looks forward to at the same time. My little girl is attending preschool! Riley started classes last Monday and attends three days a week from ... |
 | My Try at Living Life on the South Beach Diet Phase One |
| First, let me start by saying this is not a product review and I’ve received no compensation or products pertaining to the South Beach Diet. This post and all others soon to follow are merely ... |
 | 2012 The Year in Review Video |
| I look forward to these every year and wanted to pass this along. Be sure to watch the JibJab Year in Review 2012: The End is Here! for plenty of laughs and memories. |
 | Toothpaste 2 Go is Going to be Featured on In Focus with Martin Sheen (‘Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky) |
| If you’ve been a long-time reader of my blog, you may have begun to notice that my posts are becoming more and more infrequent. Typically, I post an average of around 3-4 pieces per day, ... |
 | My BlogHer ’12 Chronicles: A Newbie’s Perspective ~ Volume IV ~ My Final Thoughts |
| If you’ve read my previous posts about this newbie’s experience at BlogHer ’12, you may be asking yourself what my final impressions of the whole she-bang were. What were the highs? What were the lows? ... |
 | My BlogHer ’12 Chronicles: A Newbie’s Perspective ~ Volume III ~ It’s All About NYC! |
| On to day 3 of my trip to BlogHer ’12 in NYC… This Saturday, I was a little wiped out from all of the hustle and bustle of yesterday, and had vowed that today would ... |
 | My BlogHer ’12 Chronicles: A Newbie’s Perspective ~ Volume II ~ Let the Parties Begin! |
| If you’ve been keeping up with my BlogHer ’12 Series: From a Newbie’s Perspective, you’ll know that we’re now on to Day 2. This was technically the first day of BlogHer and I couldn’t wait ... |
 | My BlogHer ’12 Chronicles: A Newbie’s Perspective ~ Volume I |
| Hello everyone! You may be wondering why I’ve been a bit scarce around here lately and it’s because I’m super excited to be attending my very first BlogHer conference in New York City. And of ... |
 | Purina Pro Plan Wants to Know “How Is Your Dog Great?” ~ Win a Year’s Supply of Dog Food and Be Seen in a National TV Ad! |
| My dog, Noel… What can I say about the absolute best dog I’ve ever owned? LOTS! Noel is one of the kindest, sweetest, funniest, smartest, most loyal pups a girl could have and I’m just ... |
 | Celebrate Your 4th of July with These Top 10 Patriotic Rock Songs ~ Happy Birthday America! |
| Today is the day that our fair country was born and the day that I am reminded of just how proud I am to be an American. Sometimes nothing can convey a particular feeling or ... |
 | Wordless Wednesday ~ Amazing Mothers Come in All Shapes and Sizes…Like This Structural Engineer! |
| Whether you’re a bird person or not, this is simply stunning and illustrates just how amazing a determined mom can be! Just think about how many trips a small bird like this would have to make ... |
 | Happy Father’s Day to Every Amazing Dad on the Planet! You are All Our Heroes! |
| To all of the wonderful and amazing dads out there who love and support their families through thick and thin, happy father’s day! I’m lucky enough to have three super-duper dads in my own life ... |
 | Wordless Wednesday ~ The Luckiest Mommy in the World! |
| This weekend, I got to sleep in late. :party: When I awoke and went outside, this was waiting for me: I’m the luckiest wife and mommy in the world! |
 | Wordless Wednesday ~ Silly Faces of My Silly Girl! |
| My daughter, Riley, is the sweetest and silliest little girl I know. She’s always goofing around and making faces that crack her daddy and I up. Here lately, she enjoys making these silly faces for ... |
 | Happy Mother’s Day! Now Go Sit on Your Rear, Let the Housework Do Itself and ENJOY! |
| Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you have a day of pampering, appreciation and being treated like royalty…you’ve earned it! :party: |
 | Happy Birthday to Me, But the Song I’ll Be Singing Today is One That Always Makes Me Smile! |
| Okay, admit it…you smiled too, right? This song works every time! :big grin: |
 | An Absolutely Moving and Powerful Video About a Group of People Who Saved a Humpback Whale’s Life! |
| My mother sent me this amazing video clip and I’m surprised at just how much this story affected me. I was enthralled and enraptured and in the end, had a huge smile on my face. ... |
 | Semi-Wordless Wednesday ~ Our Guest Room Remodel is Finally Done! Anyone Want to Come for a Visit? |
| If you’ve been reading my blog for the last few months, you may remember me mentioning in several posts I wrote about how my husband and I were actively renovating our guest room, from top ... |
 | Bye, Bye Feedburner! Please Read If You are an Email Subscriber! |
| If you’re a long-time reader of this blog (THANKS!) or brand new to this site (THANKS!), then you may have signed up to receive my newsletter delivered directly to your inbox. I’ve always used Feedburner ... |
 | The First Unexpected Moment Between My Daughter and Me Was So Sweet, So Good! |
| To tell you the truth, I was very intimidated and a little scared when they gave her to me. I mean, I’m an only child and have never been around tiny babies before. ... |
 | Whitney Houston ~ A Tribute from a Fan That Will Miss You So… |
| I sit here tonight stunned at the news of Whitney Houston’s death. When I think about it for too long, I find myself balling up inside and fighting back tears. But why? It’s obvious that ... |
 | Calling All Sweepstakes Super Heroes! Want to Be on a Reality TV Series? Answer This Casting Call! |
| You may remember last summer reading a post I wrote telling you all how I was going to be out of commission for a few days. A film crew from L.A. came to town and ... |
 | The Definition of Valentine’s Day ~ A Woman’s Idea of Romance Versus A Man’s Idea of Romance |
| A Woman’s Idea of Romance: A Man’s Idea of Romance: Let Me Pick Your Brain! So what do you think ladies? Is your boyfriend or husband the romantic type? How will you be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year? |
 | Wordless Wednesday ~ My Daughter: the Cowboy, Fairy, Hula Girl, Ballerina, Snow Skier in Training! |
| Life with Riley has always been exciting…just look at the self-made fashion statements she debuted today! |
 | Wordless Wednesday ~ My Daughter Proves She’s a Ham Bone While Singing, Dancing and RAPPING! |
| These three videos were all filmed one after the other and show some of my 3-year-old’s emerging “ham bone” talents: singing, dancing and even rapping. If you want an instant mood lifter, just watch one ... |
 | When Celebrity Look-Alike Generators Go Wrong ~ See My Family’s Horrible Celebrity Equivalents! |
| Normally, I post a WordLESS Wednesday every once in a while, but this week, I just knew I had a mouthful to say, thus calling for a full-blown WordFUL Wednesday! I guess I’m guilty of falling ... |