Instead of grunts and shouts from the high chair, I'm now hearing, "Snack! Snack!" or, at least, a semblance of such. Scarlett is one hungry girl and surprisingly eager to try whatever I've got on my plate. I've been so happy that she naturally accepts most new textures and flavors, … [Read more...]
I got Braces… as an Adult!
At this point, I don't think it's a secret. Though why I haven't addressed it here on the ol' blog, I'm not sure. Maybe it's my routine of addressing everything else before myself? Or because I was nervous what everyone would think of me? I've had a few different reactions to … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Recharge When You Work From Home
As a member of the Outshine summer campaign, I received incentives in exchange for participating in brand related activities and spreading the word about Outshine Fruit Bars as a work from home snack. #SnackBrighter A lot of family and friends don't know that I work from home. … [Read more...]
Kids Run the Bases at Turner Field
Thank you to the Atlanta Braves for hosting Red and I to a Sunday game, where Red participated in Kids Run the Bases! Since Red went to his first Braves game this season, we have been non-stop. Red lives and breathes for the Braves right now, and visiting Turner Field has only reinforced his … [Read more...]
5 Tips on How to Navigate (and Survive) Disney Parks with a Stroller
Visiting Disney Parks (Disneyland and Walt Disney World) is a dream come true for most kids and for some adults like me. Personally, I still remember all the excitement and joy my kids experienced the very first time they visited a Disney Park. It’s definitely one of those precious moments that you … [Read more...]
How to Make a Back to School Sign
I've been on a roll since Red has been to "school." Each August, for his preschool and Pre-K years, I've made a quick back to school sign on the computer for him, and snapped his photo outside (See our Back to School Sign for Preschool and for Pre-K). You can make your own back to … [Read more...]
Disney Trading Pin Display Board
Pins have always been special to me. I got my first Disney pin when I was 7 or 8, on our trip to Walt Disney World. It was an Ariel pin! After that, each destination I went to, each Hard Rock Cafe, or trip to Walt Disney World, I snagged a trading pin. My collection grew … [Read more...]
St. Louis Adventure; 2016 Edition
I was so happy to visit St. Louis again! The last time I was there was two years ago, when I took the whole family (at that time, 3 of us!) to visit Mom and Dad for Dad's birthday. We surprised him and gave him his first flying lesson, and he's been navigating the skies ever since (totally a bucket … [Read more...]