When I volunteered in Pork Chop's class last week, I happened to walk in during a teacher led discussion on proper nouns. It was obviously not the first time the teacher had explained what a proper noun was to the class--and they just weren't getting it. Pork Chop's teacher is the kind of teacher that expects success from her students and they love her for it. She doesn't … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: What Do You Get a Music Loving Grandpa?
I am amazed at how early I started my Christmas shopping this year! I am obviously not a super organized be done with Christmas shopping by Thanksgiving type of girl. This year I am making more of an effort to put more thought into the gifts I purchase. But my family is notoriously difficult to shop for! My Dad tends to get everything he needs for himself and give us (his … [Read more...]
Friday Fitness update 1: Easy Garlic Shrimp with Roasted Veggies Meal Idea
I'm pretty lucky to have a BFF that not only works out with me but is teaching me the correct form. She used to be a competitive Olympic weight lifter. Since she has known me for fifteen years, she also doesn't put up with my crap. We used to put on our Adidas gear and strut into the club together long before we were moms. Now we put on our compression capris and knee sleeves … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Traditions and Pie: Family Fun Friday Link up Features
There is a reason that I have been hitting the gym so much lately. I LOVE to eat and I LOVE Thanksgiving. There is nothing as comforting as being well fed and with your family. We made a Thankful Box for Thanksgiving but I also really love this Thankful Bunting Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to focus on these 10 Tips for Raising Grateful Children This Thankful … [Read more...]
DIY Customized Car Air Freshener
Have you ever made something WRONG and ended up with something better than you expected? Even if the end product is not even close to what was planned. That happened to me and I ended up with an awesome homemade car air freshener. But this customized car air freshener was originally supposed to be tee shirts! I got a quote to have one adult tee and two kids tees made. Maybe … [Read more...]