Wordless Wednesday: Happiness #freedownload
SO OFTEN WE ARE FOCUSSED ON THE NEGATIVE IN LIFE. I’ll admit that last Friday was one of those days. Saturday was just as busy. And Sunday as well. By Monday I felt beat. Whipped. And then if occurred...
View ArticleLast Minute Money
SOMETIMES ALL YOU NEED IS A LITTLE EXTRA… A little extra time, energy, or perhaps money. I am thrilled to join a group of bloggers offering their own present to readers. As a bonus, you will enjoy...
View ArticleThrift store shopping in Atlanta #projectpinterest
I HOPE YOU’VE HAD A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY BREAK. It’s been a little quiet on the blog. I’ve been cooking and cleaning, enjoying time with my family. A brain break is the perfect time to rejuvenate my...
View ArticleChatting with Madison Lintz of Parental Guidance
MY LATEST ATLANTA MOMS ON THE MOVE ARTICLE. This week you can find me discussing the recently released movie, Parental Guidance, with actress Madi Lintz. So thrilled to be asked to do the interview...
View ArticleReigning in the “What’s for dinner?” Chaos
I’VE ALWAYS BEEN A “WING IT” TYPE OF PERSON. I’m creative and spirited, what more would you expect? I remember watching my father analyze the fridge contents and then create a wonderful meal. Actually...
View ArticlePinewood Derby 2013
THE BOY SCOUT RITUAL OF THE PINEWOOD DERBY IS MEMORY FILLED FOR OUR WILLIAM. There was the very first car, the wii-mote. The year William wore a new cast for his broken arm – and still raced his car:...
View ArticleGeorgia Aquarium Rises Up for NFC Championship
GEORGIA AQUARIUM’S ANIMALS ARE FOOTBALL FANS…AND ESPECIALLY ATLANTA FALCON FANS! In the spirit of the AFC Championship Game being played in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend, the otters and penguins have...
View ArticleYoung Poet Fun
ARE YOU RAISING A POET? I often speak of fostering the love of art and reading in your families, but the wordsmiths in your family will enjoy these resources celebrating the Scottish Poet, Robert...
View ArticleHow to Value Used Books
WE’VE BEEN SORTING THROUGH BOOKS AND OUTGROWN CLOTHING SINCE THE HOLIDAYS. it’s an attempt to get some of the “family of five” clutter under control. We were able to take several loads of books – and...
View ArticleA Necklace Gift #projectpinterest
LAST WEEK I DECIDED TO DEVOTE SOME TIME TO LEARNING WIRE JEWELRY TECHNIQUES. The book had day on my bedside table for months. Each night I would look at it’s cover as I collapsed into bed. Finally I...
View Article5 Reasons I Am Celebrating
IT’S MY BIRTHDAY WEEKEND AND OFTEN I HEAR MY GIRLFRIENDS JOKE ABOUT STAYING 29… AGAIN. No doubt, I would love to have my 22 year old body back again…that’s the part of youth that would be wonderful to...
View ArticleLiving History, Learning History Preview
SHARING THESE STORIES ON THE BLOG TOMORROW. Two pictures, what do they share in common? Well, besides my son. Some good history is happening during his fifth grade year and I want to share it on Friday.
View Article“Flashdance – The Musical” Opening Night
AH, THE EIGHTIES! FLASHDANCE AND ITS RESULTING FASHIONS ARE A VIVID MEMORY FROM MY YOUTH. On Tuesday night I had the opportunity to enjoy the musical adaptation from the movie. Full of both familiar...
View Article“Let the Good Times Roll” Redux
OUR NATCHEZ TRACE CYCLING ADVENTURE TOOK US THROUGH A CAJUN FLAVORED STOPOVER. Though the stop was in Tennessee, it was authentic to the core. We enjoyed spicy crawfish, boudain, and jambalaya...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Sharing Food Traditions
WE WERE THRILLED TO RECEIVE THE INVITATION FROM A NEIGHBORHOOD FRIEND. It was an invitation to come enjoy Indian food in their home. And enjoy, we did. Family food heritages are worth sharing!
View ArticleThe Family Who Games Together
DO YOU HAVE GAMERS IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD? Truth is, we all love the discussion of gaming in our home. My husband and I once worked for an educational publisher producing learning games. These days our...
View ArticleLearning from eMeals Meal Planning
WE’VE BEEN WORKING THROUGH THE CHANGES NECESSARY TO ORGANIZE OUR EATING AND PLAN HEALTHY MEALS FOR THE FAMILY. Although I have been cooking whole foods for several years, my haphazard style of meal...
View ArticleSharing the Fun: Be PResent
SHARING GOOD INFORMATION WITH YOU! Daily I receive PR releases and great event announcements in my inbox. I try my best to share relevant items with you, but often these cool bits of information fall...
View ArticleVisiting Ivy Green: Lunch at The Palace Drugstore
“MOM, I HAVE A REPORT DUE ABOUT HELEN KELLER.” said Grace, my busy third grader. And it wasn’t in a sweet and kind voice…she was royally annoyed that she was “little” the last time we visited. After...
View ArticleWordless Wednesday: Helen Keller’s Words
EXPLORING THE POWER OF POSITIVE WORDS. A prolific writer, speaker, and voice of the twentieth century, Helen Keller overcame her difficulties in life to become an encouragement to others. I’ve...
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