Have you checked out my John Carter movie review including my top 3 reasons why you should see it yet? Well, I have to let you in on a secret. There are really 4 reasons! #4 -Taylor Kitsch! He is just beyond delicious enjoyable in this movie, and I am not the only one who thinks so. I was in line at Target the other day and I could help but smile when I heard a couple of women talking about … [Read more...]
7 tips for Road Tripping with Your Family | The Magic Castle 3 Night #Giveaway (US/CAN)
Road tripping with your family is pretty much a rite of passage that every family experiences at least once in there lifetime. If you are like my family, road tripping is something we like to do often. Living in Las Vegas means that we are with in driving distance of many amazing destinations. In Squishy's 2.5 years we have already made the trip to Hollywood/Disneyland/and the beaches of … [Read more...]
The greatest gifts a parent can give | Dear Squishy
Dear Squishy, The other day as I looked over at you playing, I found tears springing to my eyes. You were playing at Kidville, and you were doing everything all on your own. You even shared with another child without prompting. It was as if you had grown up right in front of my face. And it hit me in that moment how quickly time catches up with you. I admit I … [Read more...]
Creating a Children’s Reading Space
"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents." — Emilie Buchwald Now that my son is a little older, and has discovered a healthy love of books one of the things I would love to do with his room is to add a reading corner where he can fall into a book whenever he pleases. He LOVES reading his books. I turned to Pinterest for inspiration and this is what I found! I really love … [Read more...]
When do you plan on having a second child?
This is the question I was asked last week. BY MY MANICURIST! Sure, we have all been asked by our family members, and even friends get a pass here. Caring minds do want to know. But I have to draw a line when my manicurist asks me! Last week I sneaked away during Squishy’s nap and headed over to the nail salon. I don’t do it very often, but when I can I really … [Read more...]