Just in time for Easter is a movie that looks so cute! "HOP" is from Universal Pictures. It is a new live-action/CG-animated comedy from the creators of DESPICABLE ME and it arrives in theaters April 1st! Blending state of the art animation with live action, Hop is a comedy about E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand), the teenage son of the Easter … [Read more...]
A couple of months ago, a friend and I were talking on Facebook about the closing of her local library and the disruption the closing is going to cause her. You see, she doesn’t just use the library for checking out material and doing research, she and her son walk to the library when the weather is nice and they use that time to talk and just … [Read more...]
When my kids were little, each Christmas they would put milk and cookies out for Santa {as many kids do!}. Santa gets hungry and milk and cookies help him on his route delivering presents to the boys and girls all over. But what about the reindeer? They are the ones doing the really physical part, right? When my daughter was in … [Read more...]
Starting a journal for your child is something you will never regret. It is quick, it is easy, it is unforgettable. When my son was born, I promised myself that I was going to chronicle just about everything that was going on in our lives, and also write down the cute things he did. I bought a spiral college ruled notepad and put it in my … [Read more...]
I know we all have stories of something we did as a child that we got in trouble for even though we were trying to do the right thing. Here are a couple of true stories from my childhood and my husband's. My Story: I remember it well, how could I forget? For something fun and entertaining, my mom sometimes bought pomegranates for us to enjoy. … [Read more...]
{CLOSED} Welcome to our Step into Summer event! Melissa and I have some wonderful things lined up for you to help you get ready for summer. Make sure you visit Melissa at Outnumbered 3 to 1 daily to see what she has in store for you too. Many days we will be reviewing and giving away the same item on both blogs - that is two chances for you … [Read more...]
My mother passed away a little over two years ago, and it was so hard for all of us to deal with. This is a paper my daughter wrote for school, about the memorial service we had for my mother (her grandmother). Auto Biographic Narrative ‘So Long and Goodbye’ By Liz Regan The sound of soft chattering reached my ears. … [Read more...]
Finger foods for baby There are two websites that I have just discovered, and I am so impressed with them, I wanted to share. They are Mamasource and their sister site Mamapedia. Both are a great place to ask question and answer questions on just about any subject. Here is a question posted at Mamasource...I thought I could offer my input, … [Read more...]
My kids: I can't help myself...I have to add a few words. Below are my daughter and my son, on a trip last summer to Pismo Beach. We were taking my son down there to check out a college. I love this shot of my daughter - what a blast. My son is just cruising the beach, taking it all in. He ended up being accepted at the college (Cal Poly), and … [Read more...]
MAKE ME LAUGH MONDAY #2 I thought we could all use a good laugh on Mondays...I know I sure can! To participate in Make Me Laugh Monday share something really funny that has happened to you or someone you know. Choose one of those things that just makes you giggle every time you think about it! I thought the twist this week could be funny … [Read more...]
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