Do you know that feeling? Being on vacation and thinking you need a vacation to recover from vacation? It's true that family adventures aren't always pinterest-able. Our children don't have the same stamina as we do, and certainly they don't always share out interests. Nor are they at all interested in whether we can make a 16 hour drive in one day. Children have needs for entertainment as well as Keep Reading >>
Inside I Shine
When my older boys were little we listened to They Might Be Giants' children's albums on repeat. While TMBG isn't making new children's albums, their bassist, Danny Weinkauf, is. Just in time for my youngest to enjoy! The themes in "Inside I Shine" are perfect for my little guy. Of course our favourite song is "Going to the Library" because that is one of his favourite destinations. However Keep Reading >>
“Buenos Diaz” Is All the Good That’s Old and Good That’s New
I received this album free of charge to facilitate this review. The band formerly known as Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band has a new name, new look, but same incredible sound. They're still EMMY and GRAMMY winners. They're still a husband and wife team. However to celebrate their tenth anniversary they've paired down their moniker to the sleeker The Lucky Band. They also changed their Keep Reading >>
#ParentingPlaylist
My 12-year-old daughter is the kindest teenager you will ever meet. She steers clear of drama and gossip and prefers to read books at home rather than going out with friends. If I had to pick our current parenting playlist it would be a classical duet. However, I know all this may change once she starts middle school next year. I want to keep the peace and harmony in our home so I am always on Keep Reading >>
Visit the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
If you live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, you probably already know about the local gem Hands On Museum. If you are passing through or making a trip to Ann Arbor, you have to set aside a couple of hours and check this out! There is definitely entertainment for everyone in your family. And it's truth in advertising: it's very hands on. Located in downtown Ann Arbor, in the Kerrytown district, Keep Reading >>
Dr. Scholl’s Shoes
As a receptionist, I am on my feet most of the day. So you can imagine the pain my feet are in by the end of the day. I've been looking for a few pairs of shoes that are fashionable yet give my feet the support they need. I was surprised to learn that Dr. Scholl's makes shoes that are super cute and comfortable too. Finding shoes that are versatile enough to be worn for work and play can be Keep Reading >>
Face Winter without Sacrificing Your Face
In case you missed my previous post, let me tell you something crazy: I love winter. But do you know who doesn't love winter? My skin. Your skin, too, probably. Just because I love winter doesn't mean I'm somehow magically immune to the struggles we all face. There are some secrets that can help your skin survive, however. And my most recent discovery comes in the form of some ancient Nordic Keep Reading >>
Walk On Water
As of yesterday my children have missed 7 school days due to weather. (It's only the middle of February so I'm confident that number will rise.) On one such snowy day my mother in law asked if we wished we had stayed in Texas. "Are you kidding?" I exclaimed. "This is the best winter we've had in ages! It's so beautiful and we are having so much fun!" I'm so grateful to Michigan for giving us such Keep Reading >>
Swamp Romp Brings Mardi Gras to You Wherever You Are – GIVEAWAY!
How do you compose a love letter to a city as vibrant and diverse as that of New Orleans? How do you combine the centuries of cultures that create this amazing city? Certainly you couldn't leave anything or anyone out. Honestly I wouldn't even know where to start. Fortunately I have not been tasked with that. I would surely fail! Johnette Downing's got a new album coming out, just in Keep Reading >>
2019 Resolutions or Not
What happens when one failed resolution leads you to another... One of my new year's goals is to eat healthier. I know, I know-join the club, right? The beginning of this week started like any other except I was embarking on my first week of the keto diet. Now if you haven't heard of the keto diet it is basically where you eat lots of protein and fat leading your body to then go into a Keep Reading >>