October 2016 Goals Hello October! I know I'm a few days late setting my October 2016 goals, but this month has been jam-packed already. We started off the month celebrating a good friend's birthday, had a family movie date the following day, and then celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary on the 3rd. Plus, there were some very special Homecomings on Micro Preemie Monday. So … [Read more...]
Fun on Friday
Fun Who had some fun this week? Even though the months seem to fly by, this week dragged a bit for me. Perhaps it was the raging hunger or the lack of energy from beginning the Whole30? Or maybe the never-ending tantrums from the twins? Or it might have been the not sleeping at night thing. Well, enough of that. I did have a little fun this week, and this weekend looks to … [Read more...]
Read Across America
Read Across America Today, is Read Across America Day, in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Are you celebrating? We are! Read Across America is a program started by the National Education Association to encourage reading in children. It is celebrated every year on Dr. Seuss' birthday (or the closest school day to March 2nd.) There are many events that take place all … [Read more...]
Personalized Valentine’s Day Gift
Valentine's Day Next to Halloween, Valentine's Day has always been one of my favorite holidays. I used to love decorating a "mailbox" for our desk at school, then passing out Valentine's to everyone in class. It was always so much fun to open them from everyone. Plus, some would even have some candy in them. My love for chocolate goes way back. Personalized and … [Read more...]
Book Club Benefits
Book Club is my favorite. I first joined a book club about a year and a half ago. I've always loved to read, and I was looking for something to do outside of playdates. I was also looking for a new way to make friends. When I saw someone in our neighborhood was starting a book club, I added my name to the email list. Even though I don't make every meeting, (kids get sick, … [Read more...]