Things that make me say “Hmmmmm.” Today’s hmmmmm-inducing moment…I searched my blog for the word “bucket” to find my Bucket List post. Apparently, I have used the word “bucket” 137 times on my blog. Doesn’t this sound like a lot?…
Category: Family
Musings on Downton Abbey from a Brit
Some of you may be surprised that I am British. I mention my British-ness here and there. A memory. An anecdote. A tale of my childhood. Probably most obvious when I meet someone. I always hear “You have the faintest…
Working on My Bucket List. What’s on Yours?
I found a notepad the other day. It was a white, narrow-ruled letter-sized pad. Full. No empty pages. Every square inch of every page was filled with writing. The corners of the pad were curled up. Pages were somewhat frayed.…
Wordless Wednesday: NYE Photobombing
If you have a little kid, you’ll know that when you want them to cooperate when you take a photo, they have no interest and can be quite awkward. But when you are taking a photo and don’t want them…
Happy New Year 2013, Tax Writeoffs, and an Announcement of Winners
The last couple of years our NYE plans have been low key. Staying at home. Eating snacks. Playing games. Watching TV. Celebrating the ball drop. Sipping sparkling cider. Shooting off party poppers. Nothing elaborate, but just what we like…good, low…
I Miss the Old Days…
…the old days when Christmas preparations began December 1. The whole month of December built up day-by-day to the celebration of Christmas Eve and Day. We had craft making, tree trimming, and gift wrapping. Fast forward a few years to…
Family Online Safety: Keeping Your Kids Safe With their New Mobile Devices #SafelyGo #digitalwellness
These days I’m not surprised by the items on my kids’ Christmas lists. A couple of years ago though, I was caught off guard when my oldest asked for an iPod Touch. She was young…only 9 or 10. Why did…
Holiday Gift Guide: A Pair of Games To Get Kids Dancing #giftguide
I wrote 1 blog post yesterday and the day before. Two more the day before that. And a whopping 11 blogposts last week. This is HIGHLY unusual for me. I’m more of a 4-5 times a week poster. Not during…
Monsters Inc. 3D Screening
I must admit that we let the middle child to Monsters Inc. and well…it probably wasn’t the best idea. She has not wanted to see it since. I’m not sure we still have the DVD. I’ll have to check. Monsters…
Holiday Gift Guide: Trust Your Life with @Lifelock #giftguide
As a child, I had perhaps one Christmas where I didn’t get the present I wanted. I was upset, but moved on. I didn’t dwell too heavily as a kid. I quickly forgot about the gift I wanted and happily…
