Oh, the things we do for our children… There aren’t enough fingers on our hands to count the many sacrifices  that we, as parents, make on a daily basis.  Most of the time, the choices we make are for the benefit of our little ones. But, you’d be kidding yourself if you don’t think we do things for the benefit of ourselves, too.  It’s not selfish.  It’s just necessary to maintain any ounce of sanity that we still have remaining!  {Read More}

of warmer weather and sunshine, and flip flops, and boat rides, and palm trees, and…..anything but SNOW!!   I mean, seriously, this winter nonsense is getting OUT. OF. HAND. As I drive past the monstrous snowbanks in my subdivision, it makes me feel like I’m taking a trip through the rocky mountains. At least that’s what I pretend.    The icicles hanging from the rooftop……well, that’s another story in itself.   Let’s just say I’m slightly afraid to walk outside….and the {Read More}

Before my son was born, I started writing letters to him.   Because…there is so much you want to tell your child about the world. You fear that time will fly and you will forget to tell him about the things that truly matter in life….everything you deem important.   Things like….it’s POP, not SODA. Or…when mom says no, don’t ask dad. I mean, they need to know these things!  Okay, fine….all jokes aside, the more I think about what I {Read More}

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. On the hunt for a unique gift?  Here are three shops you’ve got to check out and place an order with ASAP!   You can find ideas for anyone, whether it be your significant other,  a child, parent, grandparent, best friend, teacher, boss…..anybody! # 1. Tam Tam Design Seeking out the perfect present for that special woman in your life?   Tam Tam Design has the most adorable gifts for the working professional, busy mom, college {Read More}