I took a bit of a break from blogging and constant social media posting over the summer. I kept things going at a minimum and popped online here and there when needed so things didn't completely fizzle. But overall, it was really nice to get offline and spend time with family. My son starts preschool … Continue reading Back to Work, Book Update, Hybrid Publishing and a Kickstarter
Rocking those Leeloo Dallas Orange Suspenders 20 Years Later
A lot of my "over-40" cosplay choices are not quite the same as the characters I chose in my 20's. Add in the post-baby bod issues and an emphasis on family-friendly choices that cover most of my bits and that cancels out most the costumes from my 30's as well. But some costumes I just … Continue reading Rocking those Leeloo Dallas Orange Suspenders 20 Years Later
I Can’t Wait for Kindergarten
As I read the thousandth post this month about a mom being sad her "baby" is starting kindergarten, I started to wonder... What's wrong with me? Why don't I feel that way? Am I some kind of cold momster because I've been practically counting down the days to kindergarten since he was an infant? Honestly, … Continue reading I Can’t Wait for Kindergarten
When Your Child Just Wants You to Stop and Play
As a busy mom, I'm always trying to do a million things. Laundry, clean the house, feed the kid, shower, maybe even attempt to exercise. My son is also trying to do a million things. Create more laundry, harass the cat, plant LEGO landmines, get everything dirty, and also- get me to play with him. … Continue reading When Your Child Just Wants You to Stop and Play
It Sounded Like a Good Idea After Wine
A funny thing happens after a couple glasses of wine. While I normally try to maintain a "can-do attitude," my can-do becomes multiplied into "I'm an expert" proportions. Combine that with checking e-mail or cruising Facebook and it sometimes results in things I may question the next day. Nothing weird! Just an overblown sense of … Continue reading It Sounded Like a Good Idea After Wine
Simply Earth’s August Essential Oil Recipe Box is All About the Face
Simply Earth sent me a complimentary box from their essential oil recipe subscription box service in exchange for an unboxing, so I had my son help me mix up some fun recipes from this month's box which focused on facial skin care. Let's hope I didn't scare him too bad with that spooky sheet mask! … Continue reading Simply Earth’s August Essential Oil Recipe Box is All About the Face
Week in Review: LEGOs, Roller Skating, Upcoming Events and codeSpark
This past week we built a LEGO car, managed to not break anything on Adult Skate Night, rsvp'd to two fun events and got a jump start on coding for kids with codeSpark. Week in Review - July 20 - 26 We did our first LEGO build We've gotten a lot of LEGO sets since … Continue reading Week in Review: LEGOs, Roller Skating, Upcoming Events and codeSpark
Keeping in Touch During Deployment with the Nixplay Wi-Fi Cloud Frame
My husband is currently deployed, and now that we have a son, I'm always trying to think of ways to keep him a part of our daily lives. The Nixplay Seed Cloud Digital Photo Frame is helping me do that by making "new photos from daddy" a fun part of our day. Nixplay sent me … Continue reading Keeping in Touch During Deployment with the Nixplay Wi-Fi Cloud Frame
Summer is Coming to an End
I feel like I was just preparing for summer and now it's flown by. We are on our last week of Summer Camp, then a short vacation trip to see family and then school starts! How does it happen so quickly? Summer Camp has been a total blessing. I was really worried I'd have to … Continue reading Summer is Coming to an End
Week in Review: Baby Fish, Kids Hands On Museum, Chocolate Cookies and Sprinkles and Wishes
We had an amazing trip to LEGOLAND last week and came home to a pond full of baby fish! We also made Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies, visited the Jacksonville Hands-On Children's Museum and did an unboxing for a fun box of stickers and goodies from Sprinkles and Wishes. Week in Review : July 6 - … Continue reading Week in Review: Baby Fish, Kids Hands On Museum, Chocolate Cookies and Sprinkles and Wishes