This past week we were treated to a sneak peek performance of Snow White at the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati. I can’t thank the folks at ETC enough for inviting me and my family to the show, we had a grand afternoon! We went to the show with some of my blogging friends from Family...
For the past few years, I have made an effort to buy more of our holiday gifts from small businesses. I myself am a small business owner (Cards by Katie – shameless plug), so I understand the importance of supporting independently owned companies. I’ve put together a list for my readers of some of my...
I took advantage of an unseasonably warm fall day today to take our Christmas pictures of the kids. It was nice to have this holiday task scratched off the list. It’s always kind of stressful for me. I don’t know how these photographers do it…getting four kids to look at the camera all at once...
I’m Feeling Thankful For…. ~ my four little turkeys ~ my soulmate ~ our amazing families, for reasons innumerable ~ our fantastic friends, each and every one of you ~ cooler weather, blazing fires & warm blankets ~ food aplenty to nourish my family ~ my husband’s job and his willingness to work so hard...
Sometimes people say to me “I don’t know how you do it!”. I guess it’s because of the four kids? And honestly, I say the same thing to so many other parents. We all feel overwhelmed some days, spread thin and as if there are simply not enough hours in the day. Somehow we all...
I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
Last night in Eden Park… Dinner from : Turophilia – eclectic quesadillas – find them in downtown Cincy – they are tantalizingly delicious! ****Amended August 2014 – befriend Turophilia Quesadilla on FB, she is no longer based in Cincy, but sometimes she visits! Balluminaria usually happens each year at the end of November. Check the...
Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
My handsome Tiger Scout, and his adoring baby brother.
A lot of time goes into learning How to write a children’s book. It’s amazing that every book an author publishes is different with its own little twist or spark to make it special. A lot of people don’t realize how much time and effort goes into making the perfect kids book. But maybe you...
