June is almost over! How did that happen? Well, get ready for July and Independence Day on July 4th with these awesome ideas from Pinterest! Check out these awesome, all natural, Patriotic Ice Pops from Naturally Educational! And how about this adorable Flag Wreath from Oodlekadoodle Primitives! I was looking for something FUN for the …
The Summer provides many new safety issues, especially concerning small children. Here are a few helpful tips and links to articles that have helped me to think about ways that I can keep my children safe in the summertime! Water Safety – It’s obvious, but never let your child in any amount of water without …
When writing a new blog post, I sometimes think about it for a few days, or maybe even a few weeks, but most of the time, I just jump into it and write it the instant I can sit down and type. I admire people who can sit and make an outline, like my dad, …
Do my thoughts jump around or do they glide? An odd question, no? When thinking about this question, I immediately knew the answer. Of COURSE my thoughts jump around inside this brain of mine. Does anyone REALLY having thoughts that glide seamlessly throughout the day? I imagine that in this hectic world we live in, …
Ahhhh summertime! Summertime is very bittersweet around here. Sure, the boys get to run and play outside and go swimming, but I think that we actually spend LESS time outside (unless we’re in the water) than in the other seasons of the year. The reason being, it’s HOT. I think it was around 104 today …
The question for today is “Would you ever go bungee jumping?” If you’ve read any of my previous posts, you’ll know that I’m a HUGE wuss, so bungee jumping would be a big fat NO. I am one that errs on the side of caution, and bungee jumping is one of the most ridiculous things …
I know, no one likes a complainer. Buuuuuut, everyone needs to complain sometime, and I think these are valid complaints, so here I go. 1. If you’re baby-sitting, it’s 100% NOT COOL to take the kids to Chick-Fil-A and let them run wild and scream loudly in the play area while you sit and chat …
Do I like scary movies that make me jump? Oh no. Never have and never will. What’s the point, really? I may be a huge stick in the mud, but I just feel like I could be watching stuff with a purpose, or doing something with my family instead of a scary movie eating up …
I’m a cautious person by nature, so I like to think that I stray away from places that have things that would scare me, such as haunted houses, dark alleys, and even roller coasters. So, when asked if I’ve ever jumped out of my skin, I am quite certain the answer is…”I’m not sure.” There …
The question of the day is “What do you do to cope when you are nervous?” I do a lot of things when I’m nervous, depending on the situation. I might pace the floor, bite my nails, look for a quick exit, stay quiet, or become a chatterbox. But to cope with being nervous, especially …