10 Things To Keep Your Momentum in 2010

It’s a fresh, new year & we’ve listed 10 “feel good” things to do for yourself in 2010 … yes, just for YOU!
1. Finish the 3 books you have sitting next to your bed.
2. Spend a whole day eating junk food without feeling guilty.
3. Take the time to schedule yearly check-ups with your OB [...]

Tired Of Leftovers?

Let me set the stage for you… It’s day 7 with the kids home from school & you are entertaining a houseful of guests. You’ve already eaten all of the Christmas dinner leftovers, exhausted the family favorite recipes and ordered pizza (twice). Well have no fear, the “Dish It” lady is here!
A simple family favorite [...]

It Does Get Easier

The holidays are a time to treasure moments with those closest to you. As busy moms, those moments sometimes can get lost with the hustle & bustle of the season. This is just a small reminder to make the time for those you love (oh, and make sure you grab a tissue for this one!) [...]

Not a creature was stirring … not even an elf!

Last year, the well-intentioned grandparents presented my two young boys with a fun, new family Christmas tradition, “The Elf on The Shelf.” I had heard about it from friends, so I tore open the box and was excited to introduce the elf to my boys. What a fantastic custom to share with my family year [...]

The Stockings Were Hung By The Chimney With Care …

There’s something magical about reaching into a festive sock and pulling out special goodies. This section includes items we’ve discovered and love, and since the holidays are right around the corner, we’ve dedicated it to some last minute stocking stuffers. We’ve listed some Triangle Hot Spots where we have spotted these items for the local [...]

Bless Their Hollywood Hearts, Dec. 16

Lady Gaga meets Queen Elizabeth following an annual charity event in England. Um … okay!?! Check out the kid with the glasses on in the background! Is that a star struck face or a “what the heck is that” face? (Or maybe that’s just my thoughts on Lady Gaga). I’m a little in love but [...]

Decking a Kid-Friendly Tree … Fa la la la La!

Has anyone else experienced a few broken ornaments due to curious, tiny hands this week? Well, I for one have been a nervous wreck trying to keep my 2-year old away from the tree. Every year about this time I start having the nightmare of one of the kids yanking on the ornaments and the [...]

I want, I want, I want …

It has started. The toy catalogues are pouring in on a daily basis and the television is plagued with one toy commercial after another. I hear it constantly throughout the day… “I want this”, “I want that”, “I want that one and that one and that one”, “Ooh, look at that.” It has gotten so [...]

Building Momentum …

The best ideas come to you in the shower: Have you ever noticed the best ideas come to you when you least expect it? It’s true … the idea for this blog was born right here, in my very own shower. (I’ll spare you the visual). Many of the stories and ideas you will [...]

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Dirty Little Secrets

Do you have a Dirty Little Secret you’d like to share? We will break the ice & share some of ours …

* When I take a nice, hot bath solo I sometimes find myself playing with kid toys that have been left in there.
* My child pee’d his pants at ChuckECheese, but desperately wanted to [...]







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