It had to happen sooner or later. People keep asking me with very concerned faces "How are you doing?" The truth is I am doing just fine. I mean don't get me wrong, given the option I would happily stay home with Roman indefinately. I have been a happy single stay at home Mom for the … [Read more...]
One For Fun, One For… School?
These two activity books are very different in spirit, but both good stuff for those long summer days when boredom threatens and grade schoolers need something to do with themselves. Spot The Differenceby Tak BuiTundra BooksISBN: 978 1 77049 279 0This book features some ## "spot the difference" … [Read more...]
Novel Girl Reviews : TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY By Jay Asher
Clay Jensen returns home from school to find a mysterious box with his name on it lying on his porch. Inside he discovers several cassette tapes recorded by Hannah Baker--his classmate and crush--who committed suicide two weeks earlier. On tape, Hannah explains that there are thirteen reasons why … [Read more...]
The Pieces, There Are Two of Them
I had to get documentation of this, my wearing a two piece bathing suit after nearly a decade of being too self-conscious to dare bare my gut. Sure, there's a little overhang. Sure, my belly is whiter than snow. Sure, my stretch marks peek over the top of my waistband to greet you. But who … [Read more...]
Children in a messed up world
When I was pregnant with the twins I received so many unwelcome stares and comments it was seriously messed up. I actually had one friend ask me how I could bring not just one but two children into this lousy messed world when I had already been blessed with six children, two with whom have special … [Read more...]
Grownup Time: Above All Things
My attendance at book club this year has been, for a variety of reasons involving schedules and mishaps and mayhem, spotty. But! those things have all cleared up, and now I am good to ride again, and so very happy about it, too. This month was an extra-special one that I didn't want to miss for … [Read more...]
A New Guide to Your Baby’s First Year! Written by Doctors who are parents too!
When I was pregnant the first time around I was working with a magazine publishing company. They showered me with very nice gifts and complemented me on the way I looked...I knew that the added 55 lbs on short, little me -- well, they were just being nice. I knew I was carrying a tank! And I … [Read more...]
Time to examine your household budget?
When is a good time to examine your household budget? Now! Even if you already have one, it is always beneficial to re-examine it frequently. As static as life may feel at times, some expenses are changing.A change in season can mean a change in your expenses, whether it's new clothes for the kids … [Read more...]
Book Review: Waiting for the Monsoon by Threes Anna
For me, summer reading has a particularly sweeter taste. There's something decadent about curling up with a good book on a lollagazing summer afternoon, with the hot sun blazing in the distance. In a hammock, or curled up inside, it's all good.I've been reading Waiting for the Monsoon, … [Read more...]
Zucchini Bread. And lots of it.
Ok. So its been hot this summer. Really hot. But am I complaining? No. I love the heat and how its making my garden grow. My urban farm is so out off the hook this year, that I can't even eat it as fast as its growing! In fact, I can't even pick it as fast as its growing! … [Read more...]
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