Me See, Me Buy: Tale of the Giant Knitting Needles

Speed-Stix

I like to try new things. This may surprise some of my family, who likely think I’m rather reserved, but in general, if it’s new (to me) or unusual, or exotic, or weird, I probably have an interest in seeing/doing/tasting/watching/reading/trying it. Whatever it is. (There is a caveat to my adventurous spirit – if it’s squishy or [...]

How Sweet It Is: Book Review

I admit that I tend to judge books by their cover. When I opened the envelope containing How Sweet It Is by Sophie Gunn, my first thought was that I wouldn’t like the book. Now that I’ve read the book, I still don’t love the cover image (it reminds me of the teen romance books [...]

Rubber Boots and Tutus: Wednesday of Few Words

walking

My sister and her husband stayed with us over Christmas and our time together was made up of a little bit of this and a little bit of that, all the while stuffing our faces with chocolate and cookies. Christmas 2010 was officially a massive nosh-fest, and while my kids don’t appear to have hit [...]

BlueWater Seafoods: Yummy Fish My Kids Will Eat {Giveaway}

Dinner time is not usually the quietest moment of the day. Everyone is often tired, and the kids aren’t always thrilled with the food I place on their plates. Dinner is usually a smoother ride if the kids like the meal, and I’ve found that when I serve BlueWater Seafoods, it’s often a hit. Eating [...]

Holiday Wishes For You and You and You

Merry-Christmas

‘Twas two days before Christmas, and heard in my shack The sound of children laughing, while teasing the cat. The stockings are missing, gone who can say where, St. Nicholas may have to stash gifts into thin air. The children are wired with excitement so taut, That bedtime sleep efforts are often for naught. Cookies [...]