As my children get older, I want to teach them to give back. I want giving back to be a part of their lives. When they were little, we would talk about people who had very little. I would show…
Category: Seizing Family Time
Growing up in England v. Growing up in America #EnglishMemories
I grew up in England and America, and even Italy for a short while. When I’m talking to someone about my childhood, I often base my answers on what I did in one country. You would think that my childhood stories…
A for Effort? Worst Cook in America? Baking Failures?
Have you seen that show? Worst Cooks in America? I saw the show the other night. I could be a contestant on that show. Seriously! Why have I NOT applied to be on that show?? Heck, I could even win…
#ImBornTo Travel the World
Disclosure: I was compensated to write this post. The views expressed in this post are my own. As a child, I traveled. Oh boy, did I travel! My dad was an engineer with much-in-demand skills. Basically, he moved to where…
Spring Gift Guide: Slugterra #DVD
Disclosure: I was sent a DVD to facilitate my review. Links are to my amazon affiliate account. The views expressed in this post are my own. I was talking to my doctor at a checkup. He asked me a question…
Wordless Wednesday: New Year’s Eve 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…
10 Pet Peeves about the Beach
I’m giving my blog a bit of “love” by clearing out old drafts. I won’t tell you when I wrote this… Enjoy! 1. Smoking on a beach. 2. Loud music. 3. Families arguing loudly on the beach. And why is…
Gift Guide: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Speed Racer on DVD: A Review
Got 6-Year-Old Boy? Must Have Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Speed Racer DVDs. GO SPEED RACER, GO. My son was a real trooper over Memorial Day weekend. He and I drove to State College, PA, to watch his sisters’ play…
