Earlier this week I sat at a table with 8 Kindergarteners and their respective mothers/grandmothers. It might have been a mother/child brunch. It could have been some kind of cool club. Instead, it was a meeting for kids with food allergies who are getting ready to transition into a new school for first grade. The…
Category Archives: Quirky Mama
Healthy Babies: Taking Things for Granted
Last week I had an ultrasound done at a local hospital (and, no, I’m not pregnant). I’ve had more than a dozen done over the past few years with two at-risk pregnancies and various other things that crop up. The ultrasound tech was a student, and it just may have been her first ultrasound on…
What Mom Bloggers Do For Fun
What do you get when you take 4 influential mom bloggers, encourage them to make videos, and then leave them alone at night with 2 pints of ice cream, 1 bag of chips, 1 package of cookies, 3 bottles of caffeinated-but-diet soda (and 1 Dr. Pepper), 4 smart phones and zero alcohol or illicit substances? Top Ten Signs You’ve Slept with a Blogger
I’m a TWIN! Toyota Women’s Influencer Network
I am excited to announce that I’ve been selected to be an inaugural member of the Toyota Women’s Influencer Network, aka TWIN. Truth be told, my stint started at the beginning of January, but I’ve been kind of quiet about it while I process the information, learn more about expectations and figure out how I…
Dreaded Doctor Visits
I made a vow to myself on my 40th birthday to make an even stronger effort to focus on a healthier lifestyle. I’m making progress, albeit slow. At least I know that the changes I have made will be with me for life. They aren’t simply a fad I’m going through. The one thing I…
Weight Loss on a Budget–Chat with Dr. James Anderson
I don’t believe in New Year’s Resolutions about losing weight. It’s too easy and too depressing to fall off the wagon and revert to your old habits. I do believe in making small changes every day that have a positive impact on your health and life as a whole. If you can maintain those small…
Reflections and Resolutions
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
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…
We are (PlayStation) Family
A sneak peek at the new PlayStation Family Ambassador program.
Pink and Purple Guns
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,…
