Category Archives: other

Am I a Hyperparent?

My brother sent me a link to this article, and when I read the headline: “How to Let Go of Hyperparenting and Learn to Relax With Your Kids,” I didn’t think I needed to read it because I am so clearly NOT a hyperparent. I have never been one to fuss over my kids– even…

I Know the Feeling

When I saw this photo it made me smile — kids are so honest with their expressions. If only everyone were so easy to read.

10 Years

My husband and I will celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary on July 1. I can’t believe it has been 10 years. We’re heading out on a second honeymoon this weekend (our first cruise). Five days with no cell phones, computers or kids — I think we’ve earned it! I really wanted to post one of…

Moving Pains

Been on a brief hiatus with our move to the new house. It’s a funny thing about moving — you actually have to move EVERYTHING. No hiding things in the junk drawer or at the back of a closet…. every last thing must go. Our house did not end up being ready last weekend as…

Rest In Peace

I attended a funeral today for the woman (a mother of three) who lived next door to me for virtually my entire life. It was truly beautiful, and it broke my heart to see the deep pain of her family, particularly her husband. So naturally today I have been thinking a lot about death. During…

Lucky Girl

Today sadly marked the last day of my daughter’s preschool, and her class celebrated (although I didn’t feel like celebrating — I cherished those two hours) with a picnic at the park. It was mighty hot (105!), and we’ve spent the rest of the afternoon trying to cool off. Wish I were her:

Green Day

If everyone has seemed extra “green” lately, that’s because today is Earth Day. We just heard through the grapevine that PeaceLoveMom is giving away their cute “Happy Mom” tee in honor of Mother Earth. So if you’ve been wanting to sport Cindy Crawford’s mom look, here’s your chance. How it works: Before April 30th, do…

So Flattered

Stacy Julian is my scrapbooking idol, so I was thrilled today to see that she featured a couple of our Bath By Bettijo products in her 12 Days of Christmas gift guide. Go see!