I’m not sure when I first heard the term blog or blogging. 2007? I do know that I started my first blog in 2008 as part of a graduate design class. I wrote about interesting commericals, print ads, and movies…
Category: Family
Review: Sweets ‘n’ Treats by Tracey Singer
Have you heard about Sweets ‘n’ Treats? I’m always on the look out for children’s music that I can listen to. It seems that so often, the music kids listen to is for want of a better word — sugary.…
Money, Money, Money Makes the World Go Round
Money! Can’t live with it, but can’t live without it. We need money to live, to survive, to have fun, to function. But, money can cause problems. Right? Have you ever loaned someone money? It can get awkward can’t it?…
Where the Wilds Things Are on IMAX!
This past Saturday we took the kid, the preteen, and the teen to see Where the Wild Things Are. A huge thumbs up from all of us. I was wondering how the kids would do because we had: – a…
Sick Teen or Not
My teen complained yesterday about feeling sniffly. I was not really listening to her. Actually, I couldn’t help but listen to her whiny voice, but we had a fun family day planned so I was preoccupied. We were going to…
@ParentopiaDevra’s Communicating with Teens Class
Here’s the details: Oct 22nd Parenting Class — Communicating with Teens Talking with your teen doesn’t have to be a headache! Presenter: Devra Renner, MSW, an author of Mommy Guilt and Parentopia Blog AKA @ParentopiaDevra Every generation of parents…
Review: Pretzel Crisps
I tweeted to win a box of Pretzel Crisps back in July. In blogging terms that is so last century. I’m here to tell you — Pretzel Crisps are delish! I tested the bags out on my family when we were…
Why We Are Not Shopping at Party City for Halloween Costumes
My friend and driving buddy for TypeAMom Conference, Holly, wrote about her dismay over little girl clothes and Halloween costumes here. As the mom of two girls, I have fought the good fight against my girls wearing clothing and costumes that I deem to…
Rain, Rain, and More Rain
A rainy day is a good day for: 1. Staying in bed. 2. Getting projects completed. I’m leaning towards 1. but must do 2., since I slept the sleep of the dead last night. I even snoozed after getting the…
Book Author Discussion: Simplicity Parenting in Bethesda, Md
I saw this over at DCMetroMoms courtesy of @SueWag — thought you might be interested. What: Book Author Discussion onSimplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids Who: Kim John Payne will give a…
