Anybody who knows me knows how much I love shoes. Most of my closet is devoted to my shoe collection. This collection has been a growing obsession of mine as I've filled it with wedges, slides, sandals, sneakers, heels, slippers, boots, flats, etc over the years. For casual days, I turn to my fabulous, red, low … Continue reading Finding My “Sole” Mate
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BIG News!
Now that our family and friends know, I can finally announce some exciting baby bump news here for all of you loyal readers: We're expecting a baby boy! 🙂 Our little guy is due on my daughter's birthday in October, so this should make for some interesting birthday party planning down the road. The two … Continue reading BIG News!
A Musical Memory
The other weekend I was puttering around the house and had some music going in the background. Pandora internet radio is my go-to whenever I need music. I looked over at my daughter as she was playing with her toys, and it was like I was looking at myself when I was a young girl. … Continue reading A Musical Memory
Instant Expert: 6 Ways to Eat Locally All Year Long
As a mom, I'm always looking for easy and healthy ways to incorporate local, fresh foods into my family's diet. I am so thankful to live in a place with tons of fresh produce! It helps that my husband planted a ton of different fruit trees in our backyard. Our summers are filled with juicy, … Continue reading Instant Expert: 6 Ways to Eat Locally All Year Long
Mommy Secrets
There are some secrets that many of us mommies are just too ashamed to share. We have all experienced the guilt that comes along with some of these secrets. Well, ladies, don't be ashamed. It's a part of motherhood. Being a mom is tough enough without having to deal with the guilt that often comes … Continue reading Mommy Secrets
Raising a Girl
Raising a girl requires moxie. Being a female can be daunting at times. Many of us struggle to figure out who we are well into adulthood. There's immense pressure from the media to "be" a certain way. The women who are in the spotlight are usually women we can never be and in all honesty, … Continue reading Raising a Girl
2014 in review
It's been another great year of blogging! I started this blog two years ago and I'm truly grateful and humbled by all of the love, support, and interest it has received. The WordPress.com people prepared an annual stats report for my blog for 2014. Here's an excerpt: A San Francisco cable car holds 60 people. This … Continue reading 2014 in review
The “Why” Era
It's official. My daughter has entered the stage of asking "why" for everything. Emily recently turned 3 years old and because she is so inquisitive and well-spoken, my husband and I were actually surprised this milestone of asking "Why" didn't start earlier. (We were relieved, but not all that surprised that she never went through a "terrible … Continue reading The “Why” Era
The Little Things
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we are all reminded that it's not just a time to pig out and watch football with our family, it's a time to give thanks! Today's blog post is all about the small joys in life. It's easy to recognize the big ones: events like graduating from college or … Continue reading The Little Things
The Perils of Potty Training
My daughter has been potty training for a little while now. She's basically out of diapers, except for during the night. I've researched that it's pretty common for toddlers her age to still need diapers while they sleep. Eight hours is a long time to hold it when you're so little! What's funny is when … Continue reading The Perils of Potty Training
Moxie and Mishaps 