Yesterday I took this little spitfire out to breakfast and as I juggled her on my hip she looked right at the cashier and said "I would wike some apple juice. I am a bery good singer. I can sing a Fwozen song for you." And then she broke out into song. Enthusiastically. She did, however, generate a … [Read more...] about Happy Independence Day!
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What I’m Reading: Summer 2014
In the summertime you can normally find me lounging by the pool with a stack of books. And by "pool" I mean the inflatable kiddie pool set up in our back yard and by "lounging" I mean peering over the top of my pages every few seconds to remind Scarlette that we don't throw buckets of water at Mommy … [Read more...] about What I’m Reading: Summer 2014
Everything But The Kitchen Sink: Wayfair Daily Sales
Recently I was asked to be a contributor to the Idea Lounge at Wayfair, which I was pretty excited about because we are still living mid-renovation around here so I am not lacking for home improvement projects to share. Plus, I just really like Wayfair because it's kind of one-stop shopping for all … [Read more...] about Everything But The Kitchen Sink: Wayfair Daily Sales
What We’re Watching & Scarlette’s First Trip To The Movies: Turbo
A couple of weeks ago I took Scarlette to the movies for the first time. I wasn't sure how that would go over considering that at home she typically flits around the living room acting out whatever is happening onscreen. Sitting still is not Scarlette's forte, y'all. But our local theater offers … [Read more...] about What We’re Watching & Scarlette’s First Trip To The Movies: Turbo
Girl Scout Cookie Recipe: Thin Mint Puppy Chow
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. (I'm traveling this week so I'm re-sharing one of my favorite recipes + photos of Scarlette "helping" me in the kitchen. Hint: she's not actually being helpful.) Puppy Chow was one of the first … [Read more...] about Girl Scout Cookie Recipe: Thin Mint Puppy Chow
Skin Testing & Scarlette Shenanigans
After having to push it back because Scarlette was sick, we had her skin testing done this week and as it turns out, she tested negative for everything! The allergist told us that he thinks Scarlette is the sort of kid who gets severe hives within a few days after or prior to having a very high … [Read more...] about Skin Testing & Scarlette Shenanigans