Category Archives: Feature

Nominate Your Favorite Charity for a Boost from ableBanking

*Please don’t leave nominations on this blog. You can nominate at the ableGiving site. Having worked for some (very) small non-profits, I can attest first-hand to the kind of impact a smaller donation can make on their ability to further their mission. That “every bit helps” mentality is part of the impetus behind an innovative…

Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove–Magic, Tears, Princesses, and More

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Disney On Ice Presents Treasure Trove celebrates Disney animation from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves all the way through Tangled. We loved the show, but the overall experience was mixed. Such is the way when you’re dealing with kids.

Reflections and Resolutions

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It is no secret that I am an introspective person. I find strength in taking the time to look within, reflect, and set goals and action steps for moving forward. I’ve never done a vision board (although it looks like fun). I’m the sort of person who can see it all in my mind and…

2011… a Year in Pictures

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This was a crazy busy year full of all of my favorite things… family, travel, tech, and fun. These are just some of the highlights of my activities this year. CES 2011 in Vegas… Danny Gokey Concert A LOT of Snow Trip to Disney as the Traveling Mom Food Allergies Blogger A new room for…

Going to Tooth Town

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Bug is six and I’ve started asking him if he has any loose teeth. This past weekend, while watching the hockey game, I had to explain the purpose of the protective glass around the rink. We got onto the subject of lost teeth and then somehow stumbled onto the subject of the Tooth Fairy. I…

We are (PlayStation) Family

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A sneak peek at the new PlayStation Family Ambassador program.

Pink and Purple Guns

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When Big Guy and I decided to have kids, I had some ideas about how I wanted to raise them. My husband had fewer opinions, but seemed on board with the things that were most important to me. I know that you can’t really be prepared for what it’s like to have kids, but now,…

A Magical Journey to Toyland–Wick Studio

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A visit to Walter Wick’s studio in Hartford, CT, is part Santa’s workshop, part fantasy world.

Wordless Wednesday–A Perfect Way to Spend a Day

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Just a hint of how I spent my day… more to come.

MOM, Incorporated – A One-Stop Shop for Mom Entrepreneurs

When I left the workplace to focus on starting a family, I didn’t really have a plan. I was pregnant with our first child and had no idea what I was in for.