Sometimes, you just shouldn’t ask. [more]
I Don’t Know Why She Swallowed the Fly…
Category Archives: Quirky Family
Fantastic Four
I feel so out-of-touch with my blog. Between two months of giveaways and a busy life, I haven’t had enough time to just be. But some things are important to take time out for, and one of them is a birthday. Yep, my little LadyBug turned four this past weekend. If you’ve been reading along,… [more]
Playgrounds Are Special Places
With so much talk of the 40 Days of Giveaways, I haven’t posted as much about the kids. I know some of you are missing that. On Mother’s Day, we went out with my family for Japanese food, Hibachi-style. I was having so much fun that I didn’t take any pictures! But later that afternoon,… [more]
Once Upon A Time, There Was A Blueberry…
What do you do with grouchy children, blueberry yogurt and a bit of creativity? Tell a blueberry story! [more]
Fun Food Allergy Chats with Lori Sandler and The Motherhood
I’m so thrilled to be involved once again with The Motherhood to chat about various ways that food allergies impact our lives. Parents of kids with food allergies have a lot of fear, and it’s so great to be able to chat with others who are going through the same experiences. I’m co-hosting class #1… [more]
Lady Bug Grows Up – Painting and Prepping for the Big Girl Bed
Getting ready for the big girl bed! [more]
Social Media and the Myth of the Perfect Parent
What is a perfect parent? [more]
A Busy Day
We’ve got a busy day today… here’s a hint: Yep… we’re redoing Lady Bug’s room. She’s been in the nursery that we originally decorated for Bug. It’s cute with African animals, but it doesn’t quite match her personality. This will be a little more her style! [more]
Paint Your Own Pottery with Barefoot Books (Concord, MA)
We will definitely be checking out the new paint-your-own pottery studio at Barefoot Books, but haven’t gotten there just yet. I will say that the Barefoot Books community center/store is an explosion of color and creativity, so I imagine that inspiration will flow easily! [more]
A Sweet Afternoon at Turtle Lane Maple Farm
My kids love maple syrup. At least they think they do. We have some Mrs. Butterworth syrup that the kids and Big Guy use on their pancakes. When I have the choice, I prefer REAL maple syrup. You know, from a tree, as nature intended. So, now that we have a glimmer of spring, I decided that it was time for a return to Turtle Lane Maple Farm. [more]