I spent this past weekend in Ft. Lauderdale Florida visiting my father. He was getting re-married so I took the boys on a 4+ hour plane ride to attend his celebration. The whole weekend people loved on my boys and after they were done they'd come up to me and say "Enjoy this moment, they grow too quickly, and it goes way to fast" or some variation of that sentiment. I'm already in … [Read more...]
Tea Collection KinderCone Giveaway: $4k Grand Prize
The first day of school can be a bit nerve wracking, and to alleviate some of the anxiety and put a little fun into the day, there is a tradition in Germany where kids are presented with a large, colorful KinderCone or Schultute ("shool-too-teh") filled with school supplies, sweet treats and small gifts. This large cardboard, cone of fun helps kids feel a little better about their big … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 3 {My Favorite Quote}
Today's BEDA Day 3 topic is: My Favorite Quote. I have many favorites. Words inspire me and pick me up when I'm down, but there is one quote in particular that I have loved for many years. Technically it's part of a poem, but it's the first quote in the poem that I love the most. When I was in high school I read an Emily Dickinson poem. Something about it struck me. It's a poem that … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 2 {20 Facts About Me}
Ha! You guys it's 10:38pm as I'm posting this... That doesn't speak well for me and Blog Ever Day in August... If you missed it, I'm doing BEDA during the month of August and I'm linking up with Outmumbered for her list of topics because let's face it - blogging everyday is hard enough let alone coming up with all the topics! Catch Up: Day 1: An Introduction Today's Topic: 20 Facts … [Read more...]
BEDA: Day 1 {An Introduction to Me!}
One of the things I miss most about blogging in the beginning was how personal I was on my blog. These days I feel like I'm so overwhelmed by deadlines and due dates that I don't get enough of my personal voice into my blog. I found a fun site with prompts for daily blogging in August over on Outmumbered and I thought I'd join in - why not? Maybe it will help me get my blog mojo back? For … [Read more...]