Essential oils. What's all the hype? You may have seen more and more information about them popping up in the media. I've only been mildly curious about essential oils, so imagine my surprise when two different friends recently invited me to attend workshops on the uses, application, and benefits of essential oils! (Thanks Karen and … Continue reading Essential Oils for Mommy and Baby
Mommyhood
Being a Child Again
The other day, I was playing with my daughter. We were using brooms as guitars. I was having so much fun jamming on that pretend guitar and Emily had the biggest smile on her face watching her mommy play like a kid. It got me thinking about how children bring out the child in us. … Continue reading Being a Child Again
Full Circle
It's funny how a number of things in life eventually come full circle. The other day, as I was cleaning up my daughter's room, I kept finding her tiny hair rubber-bands all over the floor. I asked her not to leave them on the floor anymore and she looked innocently at me as though she … Continue reading Full Circle
Soccer Mom
I can't wait to be a Soccer Mom. I love to play soccer. I used to play as a forward in high school (Lady Panthers, #7!), but I didn't think I was good enough to play for college. I never even tried out for the team and I regret that. These days, I have fun kicking … Continue reading Soccer Mom
You Might Be a Mommy or Daddy If…
I found this list online today and decided it had to be shared with all of you. It made me smile and even nod my head in approval at quite a few of them, and I am sure many of you will have the same reaction. Number 18 is absolutely true! It would be great … Continue reading You Might Be a Mommy or Daddy If…
A Mother’s Day Tribute
Because tomorrow is Mother's Day, this is a tribute to all of you fellow mommies out there... As the headline of my blog states, being a mom takes moxie. It's one of the most challenging and rewarding things you will ever do. Some days you laugh. Some days you cry. Some days you feel like … Continue reading A Mother’s Day Tribute
A Child’s Honesty
The other day, my daughter, Emily, was in the other room and I noticed it was awfully quiet. Those of you with children know that this silence can go either way. Numerous times, I have found Emily quietly and contentedly "reading" one of her books. Such a beautiful sight for this book-worm mommy to see! … Continue reading A Child’s Honesty
Deelish!
Recently, a couple of my fellow mommy-friends and I were talking about a delicious topic: macaroni and cheese! Macaroni and cheese has to be one of the best dishes ever created. It's got that warm, gooey comfort-food thing going on, plus it's a favorite of almost every child I know. Who am I kidding? It's … Continue reading Deelish!
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
Santa or no Santa?
With Christmas a mere 2 days away, my husband and I are confronted with a decision. Do we want our daughter to have presents magically come from Santa Claus or just from her family? I am a Catholic and I was raised with believing in Santa, so I think it's fine. However, my husband is … Continue reading Santa or no Santa?
Moxie and Mishaps 