I was faced with a dilemma this morning. The kids were out of school, and several of my friends had planned a trip to take all of our kids to DC for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. I wanted to go. Three of my kids really wanted to go (three of my kids have best […]
Mood Swings and Handfuls of Poop: The Similarities of Parenting Toddlers and Teens
Thursday, March 31, 2011 by 17 Comments
While my kids enjoy a random day off school today and I enjoy having all 5 of my kids home (bwahahaha!), my wonderful bloggy friend Kristi from Live and Love Out Loud is stepping in to keep you guys entertained. Kristi, take it away! ~Lolli Last fall, Lolli shared her momtastic wisdom on […]
Wimpy Mom
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by 57 Comments
St. Paul Goes Mobile
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 by 2 Comments
Nellie Debruyn and Mary Longfellow met in a warming house down the street from the outdoor rink where their kids were playing hockey. Both long-time residents of St. Paul, Minnesota (they have each lived in the area for more than 35 years), these two friends are using their local experience, their technical prowess, and their […]
Slice of Life - I Heart Faces Challenge
Monday, March 28, 2011 by 4 Comments
Slice of Life: Candid. A glimpse into a moment of life. Real. This was one of my favorite “people pictures” from my Girl’s Photography Retreat with Adobe last month. This is what you get when you gather a bunch of photographers together and set them loose on a city like San Francisco. Lots of pictures, […]
Breakfast for Picky Eaters #NutellaParty
Monday, March 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
How often do you struggle to find something nutritious for your kids (or yourself) to eat for breakfast? We always hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what about those who are like me and don’t like eating cold cereal? Do you have a hard time getting your kids to […]
Finding Balance and Being Present
Sunday, March 27, 2011 by 6 Comments
One of the hardest things about making the transition from dedicated-stay-at-home mom of young children to a work-at-home mom of older kids was finding a balance between getting my work done and giving my kids (and my house) the attention that they deserve. It is a constant concern for me, and one of those issues […]
Top 10 Reasons I Want Dish Network
Saturday, March 26, 2011 by 5 Comments
We haven’t had TV for years. We do have a television set. We just can’t watch anything on it except for DVDs and videos. Yes, we still have a VHS player hooked up to our TV. Some say we are living in the stone ages. (By the way, my TV is more modern than the […]
Signs of Spring - PSF and GMYBS
Thursday, March 24, 2011 by 24 Comments
Can we all breathe a collective sigh of relief for Spring? The emergence of flowers, buds, birds, sunlight, and color everywhere not only makes me want to be outside, but it makes me want to pull my camera out more often. I’ve definitely noticed a Winter camera hibernation of sorts. I just don’t feel inspired […]
Caring for a New Baby - Challenges and Tips
Thursday, March 24, 2011 by 3 Comments
Taking care of an infant is a tough job. No parenting book can prepare a new mom for the challenges OR the incredible, deep love that they feel for their newborn baby. Mothers-to-be spend months preparing for the arrival of their little one, and then find, as they hold their new baby in the hospital, […]
