My latest Oyster Local blog post is up. This time I am exploring Union Station. Who knew there is so much to do at Union Station! ___ A few weekends ago, I rediscovered the wonder that is Union Station in…
Category: Musings on Family
Two Things for You…
A brief entry for tonight… Tired after driving kids hither, thither, and yon. Exhausted from swim team time trials. Invigorated from fab dinner with friends. You all know that I am passionate about online safety and I promote Yoursphere to…
On the Go: Try @Tales2Go [App of the Week]
Edited to add: Today ONLY!! You can get a FREE summer of @Tales2Go!! https://bit.ly/d64VP1 @momswithapp #AppFriday The doctor’s office…waiting for our name to be called. The car dealership…clockwatching until the repair was done. The supermarket…sitting not so patiently in the…
Convergence
Today is a day. It will be a day and a half long before I go to bed. With three children in full-day school, you would think I would have plenty o’ time to get what I need done. Yes,…
Spreading the News about #Yoursphere and Code YSMC-0051 for FREE Sign Up
As many of you know I am passionate about keeping my kids safe offline AND online. As a young mom I safety proofed my house, used car safety seats until the kids were 8 years old, held hands when we…
@litl: Works for Web-Surfy Family of #mom #dad #kid #tween #teen
A week or two ago I attended a brand/blogger event sponsored Silicon Valley Moms Blog and numerous brands. It was truly a day of pampering, information, and community. The best kind of day, really! I had the unbelievable good fortune…
@litl: Cloud Computing and a Discount Code #svmomsbitmoms
I am not, I repeat, I am not a techie. I often use the hashtag #notatechie to describe my trials and tribulations with technology. As a college student DJ, my radio show was called “Technical Difficulties.” Skipped records, locked myself…
Is 16 Years a Long Time?
We’ve been in our house almost 16 years. Still have not painted the master bedroom, one bathroom, living room, and dining room. Builder’s white…I loathe you. The rest of the house has been painted. In fact all three children’s bedrooms…
A Weighty Issue
I have weight that I have gained…lost…gained…lost…gained…and lost during three pregnancies. I have about 50 pounds to lose. I have lost 15 pounds and counting. My oldest is 14, so my path to weight loss is slow. I’m motivated at times.…
Reflecting on Memorial Day: Tips on Taking Kids to War Memorials in D.C.
It is easy to forget the reason for Memorial Day with cookouts, family gatherings, and kid’s sporting events crowding the calendar. Memorial Day is a day to remember those who served in wars to defend the United States. When we…
