Readers of this blog know that I am all about family time. With a teen on the cusp of adulthood, I grasp at family time any way I can. Even my youngest is now 8. Still a little boy, but…
Tag: Preteens
I Support #MySchoolMyWay! @VolunteerSpot
I SUPPORT MY SCHOOL.. MY WAY! And I’m joining VolunteerSpot’s sponsored Back To School campaign to help raise visibility for parent involvement in schools. Save time {and sanity} and get more parents involved at school with VolunteerSpot.com! VolunteerSpot’s FREE online…
To Facebook or Not to Facebook: A Mom’s Dilemma #Yoursphere
My teen first started talking about Facebook in 5th grade. I joined Facebook around the same time. We don’t friend our Teen, BUT we have her password. She knows that anything she posts could be viewed by one of us…
In Our Home Service Is a Family Affair — @VolunteerSpot Summer of Service
I have fond memories of going on retreat as a teen. My school would schedule several trips throughout the school year to a monastery a few hours’ drive from my home. The retreats were a way for us to get…
Pucker up for Raisels [Review]
One of the best parts of the school year coming to a close is that I no longer have to pack lunches. After weeks and weeks of packing lunches for three children, I can say with certainty that most days…
Bnter-ing with Friends
Do you ever tweet something funny or crazy or ridiculous and think “I wish I could keep a record”? I know I do. In fact I’m a much more consistent tweeter than blogger. Why is this? I think primarily the…
Pretending To Be a VIP [Review]
“This is not the way other people ride rides at amusement parks!” I said this as we were ushered on to the Simpson’s Ride at Universal Studios. I felt compelled to explain to my son that our VIP access was…
The Tale of the Stinky, Smelly, Sweaty, and Oh-So-Slimy Sports Stuff [Review]
Over Memorial Day Weekend, the Musings from Me family — Mom, Dad, Teen, Tween, and Kid — journeyed to Penn State for a super exciting volleyball tournament. The Mom washed and washed and washed every single stitch of clothing for…
What’s New on Yoursphere? [Giveaway] #Yoursphere
If you follow me on Twitter, you know I tweet about Yoursphere. Yoursphere has everything a kid…and a parent could need. What is new on Yoursphere for kids? Adults: You can click on the links below to see the pages,…
Animal Planet Stars on #Yoursphere
If you follow me on Twitter, you know I tweet about Yoursphere. Yoursphere is our family’s go-to social network for my Kid, Preteen, and Teen. Yoursphere has everything a kid…and a parent could need. What is so special about Yoursphere?…
