Oh I just can't wait until August 12! I loved this book, and having watched the trailer already, I can tell you - they cast the characters just about PERFECTLY!! Based on one of the most talked about books(Written by Kathryn Stockett) in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, “The Help” stars Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as Skeeter, Academy Award®–nominated … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day with your Toddler
April 22nd is right around the corner, and it also happens to be EARTH DAY! I am excited to do some fun activities with my son this year. Sure, he isn't quite two yet, but he can still celebrate and learn about Earth Day. These are a few ways I plan on spending Earth Day with my son. 1. Re-planting our Christmas tree. (We had a small Cyprus table … [Read more...]
100 Days of Giving {Give Back}
If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time now - you know I am a huge fan of giving back. I believe that the smallest pebbles can have have huge ripples. (Meaning small donations, or good deeds go far when you watch the ripple effect) Several months ago, I joined a website called Giveback.org. Founded by the winner of Oprah's Big Give, GiveBack makes … [Read more...]
Are You Down With MSM? {Mom Spark Media}
I Belong: Like many bloggers I rely a lot on the blogging communities for support. There are many online blogging communities, and they all have really great values. Recently, I have become more selective in the communities I actively participate in. Mom Spark Media is at the top of that list. The main reason I enjoy it so much, is it offers so much to me as a blogger, but yet … [Read more...]
Has Common Courtesy been replaced by Common Douchebaggery?
Courteous Adjective (via Wiktionary) courteous (comparative more courteous, superlative most courteous) Showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette. a courteous gentleman a courteous gesture When did we become so wrapped up in our own little technology filled worlds that we forgot the simple act of courtesy? The other day I approached a … [Read more...]