Guide to Moving

As spring approaches many families start thinking about moving. Teacher and I moved 10 times in the first 11 years of our marriage and I’m in no hurry to move again, but your family is considering a move this cool infographic by the Window and Door Guys may help you…

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Solea Tequila Tasting Dinner February 2014

Can you guess what time it is, boys and girls? That’s right – time for another Solea Tequila Dinner!   The Solea tequila tasting dinner is something I look forward to like football fans look forward to that first kickoff of the season. Sadly, I had to Google that because…

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50 Ways to Show Love to Your Child

Valentine’s Day may be right around the corner, but it’s important to let your child know that you love him or her all year. Here are 50 ways to show love for your child: ❤   Hug, kiss, and say, “I love you” every day, no matter what. ❤  …

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If Keyboards Could Talk

My friend Michelle Schaeffer recently posted an article with 103 ideas for creative blog posts. Some of them looked like fun so I decided to try a couple out, starting with: If Keyboards Could Talk If keyboards could talk, what would yours say? I have no idea. maybe something like……

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Holiday Stress Busters for the Family

We love the holiday season, but not the stress associated with it! Children are incredibly sensitive and pick up on our stress, even if we try to hide it. To help your child and you cope with holiday stress, set aside some time to enjoy some of these activities together……

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Solea Tequila Tasting Dinner October 2013

  Are we ready for another Solea Tequila Dinner? Why yes; yes we are! Caution: the Solea website is LOUD   Princess joined Teacher and I for another wonderful dinner with fantastic tequila drinks to celebrate a special night 27 years ago…   The night Teacher and I met.  …

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Ooey Gooey-isms

Ever since attending Lisa Murphy’s aka the Ooey Gooey Lady presentations at the WECA Conference I’ve had Ooey Gooey-isms pop into my head at appropriate and totally random times…   Reflect, not react: Take a moment to see what’s really going on before acting. When I saw “A” (2 years…

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Creative And Fun Birthday Parties

Guest author Jenna has some great tips for planning your child’s next birthday party. Not only are these tips creative and fun, but they’re cheap too! We’ve talked about how to plan a party on a small budget without losing the charm. But how can we make a party more…

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