…that I am not sure what to write about. Do you ever get like that? Have too many ideas that are too unfocused to write about? Should I do a Top 5 must-haves for sports moms? Should I delve in…
Category: Musings on Me
Blogging for a Living?
Two years I started writing a blog. It was part of my grade for a graphic design and writing class. On the blog I commented on design elements that intrigued or repulsed me. Yes, repulsed. I have strong feelings when…
Read a Book, Give a Book at WeGiveBooks.org
As a kid I devoured books. I read through the Judy Blumes. I raced through Harriet the Spy. I became obsessed with reading every book in the Chalet School book series. The Chalet School books were written in 1930s and…
Cast Your Vote: American Express Members Project
The call was brief. A caller from a cancer organization called a few minutes ago. When she was done, I politely said that I had already committed to giving to other charities. I told the caller “Thank you.” This type…
Make Moms Day and a Giveaway
I was thinking about my ideal day would look like the other day. You know since Mother’s Day is on the horizon. Probably thought about what my day would look like in between loading the dishes and stepping over the…
App of the Week and a Giveaway: Arithmaroo
I won an ipod touch. I know! Can you believe my good fortune? I won it before Christmas. It was a Christmas gift to myself…except my kids pounced on it. Two have ipods and were anxious to check out the…
#SchoolFail
I swear to you that I am a good Mom. I make lunches. Supervise homework. Kids have clean clothes for school. We have a set bedtime on schoolnights — different times for different aged kids. My youngest is read to…
Middle School Transition…It All Works Out Fine
A friend left a Facebook status about the parent orientation for middle school. She has twin boys. I can’t imagine going through 6th grade with two kids. I survived 6th grade with two kids, but had two years in between…
‘Twas a Blur But We Got It Done
I am hazy about last week. We got it all done, but it is a blur. I had two ominous deadlines looming… Taxes — Are you like us? Did you leave your taxes til the last minute? I must admit…
Blogs To Follow According to MusingsfromMe
Pssst! I’ll let you in on a secret. I experience no writer’s block when writing comments on other blogs, or leaving a comment on Facebook, or responding on twitter. But, if I sit and stare at the “Add New Post”…
