40 Fine lines appear next to my grinning mouth and smiling eyes. Some call them crow’s feet. They’re more like wings, each feathered strand representing 40 years of joy and sometimes sadness. Lines mapping out a life intertwining laughter, love, and … [Read more...]
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Goosebumps Birthday Party Ideas
Are you ready to throw an awesome Goosebumps birthday party? The Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine emerged in children's literature in 1992 and continues to gain new readers, including my 9 year-old son. His school librarian highlighted the series this October and he … [Read more...]
4 Minecraft Party Games You Can DIY in No Time
My two oldest kids are Minecraft-crazy. They love watching Stampy Longhead videos (AHHHHHHH! - Sorry, I just had to let that out) and building their own worlds. While Minecraft isn't my thing, I'm amazed by their creativity and enjoy seeing them play together. This Minecraft … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Share Birthday Gift Lists
A parent's email describing how to properly give gifts to a couple's 1 year-old for his birthday is circling Facebook. The letter instructs birthday party attendees on acceptable gifts, including the number per family allowed, as well as selecting group gifts and assigning them. … [Read more...]
The Other Side of 35
I'm now closer to 40 than I am to 30. And I'm okay with it. My older sisters warned me to watch out for the accidental 35 baby. I bucked the trend and had a baby at 35 on purpose. Ella, in her frank eight year-old fashion, heard I was turning 36 and declared me "Old!" … [Read more...]
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