5 Things You May Not Know About Me &#...

Yesterday I participated in Jen from The Simple Pen’s link-up for posts revealing five things about each writer. My twist was that rather than list five things you may not know about me, I listed ten things – only five of them true. So now it’s time for the big reveal! If you haven’t read…

5 Things You May Not Know About Me

My friend Jen over at The Simple Pen asked me to join her in writing a post about five things people typically don’t know about me. It’s been so long since I’ve blogged (see the issue of me becoming sick of myself…) that I thought I’d dive right in and give it a try. Then I…

Walt Disney World #GrandDisney Twitte...

Getting ready for summer travel is always an adventure, especially when you’re bringing along the whole family! Whether you’re traveling with just your children or you’re bringing along grandparents, aunts, uncles, or cousins, the Walt Disney World resort is packed with fun for everyone! With new dining options and special events around the corner, plus…

Boston Market #PulledPork Twitter Party

Boston Market is known far and wide for its delicious home style meals. This spring, for a limited time, they’ll be sharing a new menu addition! After a year of testing and perfecting their recipe, Boston Market is excited to announce the addition of Slow Braised Pulled Pork to their menu, available from 4/13 –…

Walt Disney World #FreshEpcot Twitter...

  Spring is an amazing time of year, with everything springing back to life after the cold days of winter. Nowhere is that more apparent than at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort. With colorful character topiaries and garden displays, a variety of Outdoor Kitchens offering tastes of the…

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Adhesive Reminder Tags aka I Wish I C...

In 2013 I wrote a book called Raising Digital Families For Dummies, and for a few months I spent countless hours telling reporters, radio DJ’s, and television talk show hosts that parents need to set strict digital limits for their children, creating digital family contracts that legislate everything from screen time allowances to cell phone charging…

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Shutterfly Wall Art and Church Set De...

Over the last year I have devoted most of my hours to the job of worship director at my family’s church home, working on everything from special services to managing the tech crew. One of my roles has been creating set pieces for the chancel area of the sanctuary. I’ve turned the “stage” into a…

I Got Sick of Myself

When I started blogging, my children were two and four years old. My oldest went to part-time preschool from September through May. My youngest was in diapers. My family lived a state away, and my husband was gone eleven hours a day. My entire existence looked something like this. Pictures taken by children three and…

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The Day I Became a Disney Pin Collector

Last month my daughter and I flew to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, on her 11th birthday to learn more about what it means to be a tween visiting Disney Parks (more to come!). I first took my princess to Walt Disney World when she was four years old, the focus on a schedule…

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Legacy

One of my primary goals as a mom is to transfer the treasures of my own upbringing to my children while protecting them from the traumas. My childhood was a mixed bag of wonderful reckless abandon and stormy turbulence. I admired and respected my hard-working mother, yet often missed her presence. I fought without fear,…

Walt Disney World #DisneyKids Twitter...

It’s simply amazing to see the eyes of a child light up as they walk into a Walt Disney World theme park. With endless possibilities for fun and adventure and the fabulous amenities and service that Disney is known for, a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is simply a dream come true for younger kids…

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The Joys of Being a Grown-Up

As I sit here at my computer, there is a couch slipcover in my washing machine. I noticed after performing the delicate surgery of removing it that the tag says, “Machine wash. No tumble dry.” It is currently 24 degrees outside and my neighborhood HOA has a rule against hanging laundry outside, so I really…

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Rejoice With Me: Compassion Blogging ...

This post was originally published May 10, 2012, during my time in Tanzania with Compassion International. Currently Compassion is in the Dominican Republic with a group of bloggers, sharing the story of how Compassion is releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Please follow their journey in the #compassionbloggers hashtag and through the Compassion site….

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Connections: Compassion Blogging Trip...

This post was originally published May 9, 2012, during my time in Tanzania with Compassion International. Currently Compassion is in the Dominican Republic with a group of bloggers, sharing the story of how Compassion is releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Please follow their journey in the #compassionbloggers hashtag and through the Compassion site…

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Meeting My Sponsored Child: Compassio...

This post was originally published May 8, 2012, during my time in Tanzania with Compassion International. Currently Compassion is in the Dominican Republic with a group of bloggers, sharing the story of how Compassion is releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Please follow their journey in the #compassionbloggers hashtag and through the Compassion site…

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Hope, Like a Little Child: Compassion...

This post was originally published May 7, 2012, during my time in Tanzania with Compassion International. Currently Compassion is in the Dominican Republic with a group of bloggers, sharing the story of how Compassion is releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Please follow their journey in the #compassionbloggers hashtag and through the Compassion site then join us…

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Compassion Blogging Trip: Day 1

This post was originally published May 6, 2012, during my time in Tanzania with Compassion International. Currently Compassion is in the Dominican Republic with a group of bloggers, sharing the story of how Compassion is releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Please follow their journey in the #compassionbloggers hashtag and through the Compassion site then…

Putting My Heart to Paper with Hallmark

This content is part of a sponsored campaign. All opinions are my own. I spent my first few years of motherhood as a stay-at-home mom, nearly all of my time devoted entirely to my family. I was certain that my kids knew how much they meant to me because I was able to show them…

USFRA #FoodD Valentine’s Day Tw...

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we’re all thinking about how to best celebrate the ones we love. For many of us, that means a special dinner at home or great date night out at a restaurant. When you’re scanning a restaurant menu or walking the grocery store aisles, do you know what many of…

Walt Disney World #WDWBigFun Twitter ...

  Visiting Walt Disney World Resort is a vacation favorite for many families, including my own. While there is something so magical about seeing the faces of the youngest princesses and pirates as they experience park attractions and meet characters, the magic continues to grow at Walt Disney World as our children grow! Reaching tween…

Baggy Sweatpants, Reeboks with the Strap

About two weeks ago, something strange happened. I got home from an evening out and headed to the master bedroom to change into something more comfortable before spending time with my husband. I was wearing a sweater over a tank top and after taking off the sweater, I literally said “screw it” and kept the…