I just recently reached a new milestone for my blog: I've received over 2000 views! I am so very grateful for all of the love and support from everyone. Thank you for taking an interest in my writing, photography, recipes, and adventures as a new mommy! Without further ado, it's time to have another GIVEAWAY! … Continue reading 2000 Views Giveaway!
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A Reverence for Words
rev·er·ence [rev-er-uhns, rev-ruhns] noun a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration The idea of a reverence for words came from one of the books I just finished reading. The book's story takes place in a society where written words are symbols of the past, of an era of decadence that is no longer tolerated. Writing becomes sanctioned by the people of power, which means everything … Continue reading A Reverence for Words
Running and Theatrical Moxies
I recently took part in two events that would fall under the Moxie category. Don't get me wrong, Mommyhood is still going along well for me and is full of daily adventures. However, to stay balanced, a mommy needs to do things for herself once in a while. Some women get a pedicure or go … Continue reading Running and Theatrical Moxies
Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day With These 5 Pinterest Recipes
Happy National Peanut Butter Lover's Day! My daughter loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (she calls them "pea butter and sandwich"). I love baking and eating peanut butter cookies! I think I just may have found some new recipes from the blog below to try out this weekend. Speaking of recipes, make sure you check out … Continue reading Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day With These 5 Pinterest Recipes
Memory Jar
Happy New Year! It's time to get my second year of blogging off to a good start! Somewhere on Facebook, I recently saw a cute idea for a 2014 jar of memories. You write a little note of every good thing that happens throughout the year and place the notes in the jar. At the … Continue reading Memory Jar
An Impressive Year of Blogging
I started this blog back on January 5 of this year. I had intended it to be a way for me to share my mommyhood experiences, and yet looking back over the year, I see that it has taken me in all sorts of directions! I've expanded it to include a page with my recipes, … Continue reading An Impressive Year of Blogging
Not So Jolly Holidays
This will be our first holiday season without my older brother, Thomas. He passed away back in June after a short, yet valiant battle with cancer. With Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas quickly approaching, my family and I will have to endure all the cheer and festivities with heavy hearts. After this, we have to make it through … Continue reading Not So Jolly Holidays
Athletic Moxie
Yesterday was the Two Cities Marathon and Half and I ran it! Well, I suppose I should be honest and clarify that I walked and ran 6 miles of it as part of a relay with my friend, Courtney. (By the way, make sure you check out her blog at Raising an Only.) Neither one of … Continue reading Athletic Moxie
Dedicated to Tom
My older brother, Tom, lost his battle against cancer last week. He fought bravely and now we are all adjusting to a world without him. He was one of the best people I have ever known and he will be missed by many. He was obsessed with trains and was an avid Civil War reenactor. … Continue reading Dedicated to Tom
Favorites
Lately, my students have been asking me about my favorite song, or movie, or whatever; so even though these have nothing to do with mommyhood or moxie, I thought they might make a good topic for today's post. Here's my list of favorites: book- it's a tie: The History of Love by Nicole Krauss and Man's Search for Meaning … Continue reading Favorites
Moxie and Mishaps 