It’s always an odd feeling traveling back to the town where I grew up. And yet we do it almost every Summer. It bewilders my husband. And this year, I tried to explain it to him. See, growing up in a small town, everyone knows everyone. And, when you leave that town, it’s almost as [...]

Let’s start with a little flashback: When I was younger, much younger, and I couldn’t sleep for some reason (bad dream or wasn’t feeling well), I would often grab my blanket and pillow and make my way into my parents’ room.  I would snuggle in next to my mom’s side of the bed, on the [...]

Let’s be honest, how many of you cringe at the thought of having to spend time with family over the holidays?  The stress.  The drama.  It can tend to put a little grinchy-ness into the Christmas spirit.  Thankfully, I absolutely love our family Christmas get togethers! First and foremost, they are usually pretty low-key events! [...]

I remember traveling with my grandma, whether it was a short trip to the grocery store or driving to Disney World, and asking why we couldn’t listen to the radio. Her response: “Because it’s just more noise!” I never understood that growing up. It wasn’t more noise! It was music! Then I had kids of [...]

Eight Years Ago Eight years ago I was slipping into a beautiful white dress.  I was walking down the aisle.  I was dancing with friends.  I was married. Today Today I slipped into a tank top and shorts, put on my grubby sneakers and mowed the grass.  I am eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches [...]

I just saw a short clip of what Jeff Bridges said backstage at the Oscars after being honored as Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Bad Blake in Crazy Hearts.  And it has become my favorite Oscars Moment! Yes, I did love what Sandra Bullock said in her Best Actress acceptance [...]

Honestly, I had never heard of BOZ, the Green Bear Next Door until I received a couple of dvds in the mail.  He’s not in our regular line-up of “mommy needs a break” tv.  And I wasn’t sure how my girls were going to take to a big green bear.  But, of course, they love [...]