Peanut is in 7th grade now. (Time flies when you're having fun!) Not too many months ago, we received notice that he'd been invited to take the SAT via the Duke University TIP Program. They take 7th graders who show advanced skills and invite them to test. If they scored over certain percentage, they are invited to Duke's summer programs for educational advancement. We let him be the decision maker and when he chose to test, being the nerdy parents we are, promptly went to our local bookstore … [Continue reading...]
Feature Friday: St. Patrick’s Day Fun
I love St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrating his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century on March 17th is quite the tradition. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years. On St. Patrick’s Day, we now have festivities that include Chicago releasing 40 pounds of dye [...]
An Open Letter To Beyonce and Destiny’s Child
March 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dear Beyonce and writers of the "Bootylicious" song, I'm writing to say "Thank you." Because of your song, "Bootylicious", I am able to make my mornings great while annoying my son and husband at the same time. How is this? My son loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. LOVES them. Have a I mentioned he's a lazy lunch packer and prefers it when I make his sandwiches as they "taste better." I'm to the point I really don't like packing lunch some days and have been known to feign … [Continue reading...]
Quiet around these here parts…
February 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s been pretty quiet around these here parts. Not because I’ve not had anything to say, but because my kid is growing up and with that come growing pains on how to write about parenting here. Now that Peanut is the grand old age of 12, he wants me to “neutralize” my thoughts. Does someone [...]
[Continue reading...]The Mother Company Launches Second Children’s Program “Ruby’s Studio: The Friendship Show”
November 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Driven by the mission to “Help Parents Raise Good People,” The Mother Company is launching their second childrenʼs program, Ruby’s Studio: The Friendship Show. This new episode in the award-winning Rubyʼs Studio series features adorable live-action host, Ruby, who leads young viewers (ages 2-7) on an engaging adventure through fun animated sequences, art projects and [...]
[Continue reading...]I’m Dreaming of a Burlap Christmas
October 31, 2012 by 1 Comment
Burlap is such a great fabric for Christmas. It has rustic, utilitarian charm that brings an eco-friendly spin to Christmas decor. I’m sharing from of my favorites from Etsy to give you ideas on this versatile fabric and how you can use it to decorate during the holidays. “hohoho” Christmas Burlap Pillow Cover by AislinnCreations “Merry [...]
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Laundry and the Tween
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Peanut changes clothes at least 4 times a day now. FOUR! It’s driving me batty. I’ve asked him why he’s changing clothes so much and he doesn’t have a clue other than “Well, Mom, I needed a new outfit.” I’ve tried other options to so I don’t have to wash as much. The sniff test doesn’t [...]
[Continue reading...]Cozi takes on Halloween
October 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you love Halloween as much as I do? What about your little Goblins and Ghouls? With Halloween right around the corner, Cozi released it’s second-annual Sweet & Spooky Halloween Survey today! Cozi’s Sweet & Spooky Survey Finds Mini Candy Bars Will Rule the Treat Bag Cozi asked families about their Halloween plans, and their [...]
[Continue reading...]My Mommyality
October 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What is my Mommyality? I have a tween now, Peanut is nearly 12 and a half. He has a mustache and his voice has changed. How did that happen? To be quite honest with you, I don’t know. One day he was answering the phone with a sweet angelic voice, the next day I thought [...]
[Continue reading...]WRECK-IT RALPH Video Games, New Trailer and more!
October 29, 2012 by 1 Comment
Have you seen the previews for Disney’s new movie WRECK-IT RALPH? It’s going to be a fantastic movie and I can’t wait to see it! That doesn’t stop me from having lots of great things to share with you before WRECK-IT RALPH stomps into theaters! Don’t know what WRECK-IT RALPH is about? Check out this [...]
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