Kids Say The Darnedest Things Right? I think my kid just says whatever she can do to get a laugh! Kelsie-“Hi Mommy, Hi. Mommy, I love you. I don’t wanna go to bed” Me-“Kelsie if you don’t calm down I’m gonna string you up by your toes.” Kelsie-“NO WAYYYYY JJJOOOOSSSEEEE” Followed by a grin. “Aubrey, […]
Thoughts & Prayers for Lacina Family *UPDATE*
When Iowa State student Jon Lacina went missing, I posted here hoping and praying to get his face out there for anyone and everyone to see. While it has not yet been confirmed by Iowa State officials, family of Jon Lacina have confirmed the identity of the body found last night as being that of […]
Get in Shape for Summer
Warm weather is FINALLY here and I have been trying to get outside as much as we possibly can. The girls love being able to get out, run around, climb the jungle gym at the park, or just kick a ball around in the grass. Being cramped up all winter has made it a lazy […]
Top 5 “Kid Spending” Times
Have you ever just thought about the simple things you do with your kids and how enjoyable they are? As I sat here to think, I realized that there are sooooo many things that I love to do with my girls that I don’t even think about how much I love it because we just […]
Michelle McGee, You ARE A Fame Whore
Yesterday night, I caught a quick glimpse of Inside Edition, interviewing Michelle “Bombshell” McGee. Let’s just say I wasn’t impressed. Nothing but excuses. A pity party. Let’s feel sorry for me. Sorry but I’m not feeling the “she doesn’t know my side of the story”. Just as you said, many people think you are a […]
Ongoing Sinus Infections
I have to apologize for any downtime on the blog. I have seriously fought sinus infections all winter and well, they have continued on now with allergy season here. My migraines are back out of control so I’m just not having much luck but I promise to get posts up and running faster!
CDC Launches Parent Portal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched Parent Portal, an encyclopedic website with links to information from all areas of CDC. “The portal is a source for credible, accurate information in helping parents raise healthy kids and provide a safe home and community,” according to the CDC. Some of the many sections […]
What’s Your Spring Cleaning Game Plan?
With Warm weather FINALLY here, it’s that time to get rid of the items in your house sitting and collecting dust. Kids grow like weeds so how many clothes have you had to pack away? Toy boxes are full of toys that haven’t been touched in awhile. What’s your game plan for Spring Cleaning? There […]
Twenty-Three Years
Has it really been 23 Years? Holy Crap.
Calling All You Cooking Experts.
I never know what to cook. I don’t own a cookbook. And I need your help! Are you willing to share your favorite recipe? We would love to have you as a guest blogger! I know I need all the help I can get learning more about great recipes for the entire family to enjoy. […]
Gymnastics or Dance?
I can not believe it is already time for me to be discussing Kelsie and participating in activities. Now, a lot of people seem stunned when I tell them that the girls have never been in daycare. If we’ve not been home with them, they’ve been with a family member. As a Mom, of course […]
April Fool’s Day
Oh boy. The Facebook Statuses are showing words of “I’m going to be a daddy!!” “I’m Pregnant” Oh yes. I forgot. It’s April Fool’s Day. And to think I was supposed to be born BEFORE today but waited until April 8th. I’m supposed to be the master of prankity pranks. What are your favorite April […]
Hey Cupcake! Photo Contest
Since the first time I saw, Hey Cupcake! Photography, I instantly fell in love. To have a pin-up style photographer here in Iowa? HECK YEAH! Pin-up Style photography has a classic feel to it-it’s one of a kind. Hey Cupcake! is full of talent, obvious from her wide variety of pictures in her portfolio. She […]
Don’t Let Life Slip Away
As we become adults, parents, employees, we often get caught up in the daily routine of the “This Needs Done” and find the routine start to blur together. We get constantly wrapped up in worrying about that to do list or the deadline so our bosses approve. Have you taken the chance to step back […]
The Snow is Melting!
FINALLY! I am so sick of all the snow. While we are seeing lots of mud, I really don’t care at this point. I want warm weather to hurry up and get here. I want to take the girls out to the park, take off for the zoo this summer, and on and on. With […]