On Friday night, I was sitting on my comfy couch in the living room, on my computer, of course, tweaking my new blog theme, when all of a sudden I heard crazy wind and saw that the huge (huge!) oak tree in our front yard was actually swaying, branches flying. It scared the crap out […]
Archives for 2012
Getting the most out of your family vacation
We don’t take many vacations, but when we do, we make them count, getting as much fun, relaxation and family time out of them as possible! As far as preparation goes, part of the fun of a vacation is the anticipation, so I’ll create some kind of countdown calendar for the girls to cross off […]
BRAVE: My daughters’ thoughts on the film and fun printable activities!
My niece took my girls to see “Brave” last night while my husband and I went to another movie by ourselves. This morning I thought I’d get their thoughts on the film while it was still fresh in their minds… What did you think of the movie? Maya: What movie? Oh, that movie. It was […]
Amp Up Your Iced Coffee
You know it’s summer when you can make the switch from hot coffee to iced! Making it at home is kind of a pain, though, and while I love a good iced coffee from my favorite café, it’s a little expensive to indulge in that often so it’s only a ‘sometimes’ treat. International Delight has […]
Disney starts production on Maleficent
I was excited to learn that production began earlier this week on Walt Disney Studios’ “Maleficent,” starring Academy Award–winning actress Angelina Jolie! The untold story of Disney’s most beloved villain, Maleficent, from the 1959 classic “Sleeping Beauty,” this film reveals the events that hardened her heart and drove her to curse the baby, Aurora. While […]
iG1 Good Call Bluetooth Handset & iPhone Docking Station
My husband got a pretty awesome gadget for Father’s Day – a Good Call iPhone handset. Available at the Good Call Store on Tuesday, June 19th, this iPhone docking station is exactly what he didn’t know he needed. Basically, any calls he gets on his iPhone will go directly to this handset. With his office […]
