We won! – Angry Birds Photo Contest
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Read MoreA snowy surprise
While we were expecting a little rain on Monday afternoon, the SNOW was a complete – but welcome – surprise! Enough to make...
Read MoreHappy New Year!
No, I didn’t fall off the face of the earth… I’m still here! It’s soooo hard to get back into blogging after not doing...
Read MoreChristmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration
Last weekend we had the pleasure of visiting Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. While we’ve been to the park a handful of times in the...
Read MoreHartz Angry Birds pet products [closed]
Our dog, Chiquito, has been with us for almost 6 months now. The novelty of having a new dog has worn off just a little, so I try to keep...
Read MorePet safety during the holidays [expert tips]
We’re pulling the Christmas decorations out of the attic this weekend… and I’m thinking that I may have to change the way...
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: My new iPad
Haha! Not exactly what you expected from the title of this post, eh? This is what Maura drew in my notebook, so I don’t...
Read MoreTaking my own advice (and a few last minute Cyber Monday deals)
I took a couple of days off for Thanksgiving, and I come back to find that my blog has been hacked. Again. I couldn’t see anything...
Read MoreWW: Happy Thanksgiving
Thankful for all that I have in life. Thankful for all our blessings. A few photos from SOME’s Turkey Trot 5K that I ran this...
Read MoreSaving and helping your kids to understand money and its value
This post was underwritten by BMO Harris Bank, which offers a matching $25 on a new savings account opened for your child through their...
Read MoreWW: Do you know the Muffin (Wo)Man?
I bake almost every day in the fall and winter months… do you like to...
Read MoreA Child’s Calendar
While searching for a new calendar for Maya, I came upon the book A Child’s Calendar, by John Updike. While it’s not a...
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Zebra dog?
Chiquito was supposed to wear this zebra costume on Halloween. It’s soft, and has the cutest tail ever! But all he wanted to do was...
Read MoreHappy Halloween! **freebies**
Enjoy this video that features my daughters & our dog. Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab! APPS There are...
Read MoreBuzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
If you drive buzzed on Halloween, your evening could turn into a real nightmare. Halloween is fun, yes, but it is often one of the...
Read MoreSocial Good Goes Mobile
I think it’s so important to use our social influence responsibly! Social media has an enormous potential to do good. It allows us to...
Read MoreWordless Wednesday: Ready for Halloween
A peek at Maura’s Halloween costume. Can you guess what she’s going to...
Read MoreExploring Life Through Children’s Literature
Some of parenting’s best moments come in reading books to your children. After the chaos of eating and bathtime and dressing have...
Read MoreSeven secrets to Steve Jobs’ success
Watching last week’s 20/20, I was intrigued by a segment on Steve Jobs. Carmine Gallo, author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve...
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