Our little, big man turned 5 months yesterday! One of the many things I enjoy when it comes to celebrating his monthsary is measuring his growth along side the giant Costco Bear.

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My daughter loooves tea parties! She'll have tea parties with all the animals in her room, including any of her brother's toys that may have somehow gotten mixed in. Illy will throw parties for her brothers or bring me little cups of "tea" and "soup" (lukewarm water) while I'm working. She's even gotten the whole family to sit on the floor in the living room for a tea…

It’s Spring and the weather has finally started to get warmer. Bikes are dusted off and children’s laughter can be heard up and down the street. Yes, life outside the house is ready to resume... until drip, drop, drip drip, drop drop... here comes the rain. However, instead of feeling…

It is often said that writers should write about what they know. While this maxim definitely holds true, especially for bloggers, there are times when a little expert assistance is required. So, where do you turn to for expert advice, or additional ideas when you blog about spiritual matters? Here are 5 psychic website that every spiritual blogger should know and have on their favorites list.

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As soon as I saw this news story on TV, I looked at my husband. If only...



OK, so it was the PARENTS of the 5 year old who were fined. But, could you believe this? I will be completely honest, I have thought about billing friends and family members who RSVP'd for my anniversary party and…

Let’s face it. In todays’ world, kids would often rather be spending their time indoors with the assortment of electronics we’ve left at their disposal. Whether they’re watching TV, playing video games or on a smartphone or tablet, the children of this new generation spend an alarming…

Do you have a bunch of stuff that you are no longer using in your home?  Is your unwanted junk just sitting in your house collecting dust?  Instead, of throwing all of your unwanted items in the trash why not turn those unwanted items into cash or donate your unwanted items to the charity of your choice.  If you are ready to get rid of your unwanted…

** Judging from Beyonce, Manti T'eo, and Lance Armstrong, fake things apparently happen in threes.

** The media sure knows how to beat a news story to death.

** My ass is eternally grateful for the genius who invented seat heaters.

** Women supposedly look their ugliest at 3:30 PM on Wednesdays.

** The people who…

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Time is flying baby!  Well, not really.  Sometimes, by nights end, my body feels like it did when I was 7 months pregnant with the boys.  My back is really hurting this time regardless of the moves and stretches and exercises I do but I’m not complaining.  Little one is doing great; kicking and moving…

Fruitcake?





Perhaps.





That hideous sweater that you got from your great aunt?





Maybe.





The 10th pair of socks/scarf/gloves/[insert item here] that you've received in the past little while that you have absolutely no use for, and even less space, for that matter?





Absolutely.





Regifting has become all the more popular…

Need Gift Ideas for Mom on Mothers Day 2011?  This is the day to step back and fully appreciate your Mother and all she has done for you.  Appreciate her with a gift that will make her feel loved. A good way to do this is to consider what is her Love Language.  Author Gary Chapman has detailed the 5 Love Languages in several books and on his website.  

Rather than getting the usual flowers and…

I spent the better part of my afternoon filling out a school application for Norrin. One application. Nine pages long. I took my time, printed as neatly as possible - even at the end, as my wrist began to ache. I needed his application to be perfect; the application was…