Yesterday was one of the most beautiful days I’ve seen in quite some time. We usually have pretty temperate weather here, even in the winter, but there’s something about how beautiful the sky is when spring is nigh. Taking advantage of the beautiful blue skies and warm weather my daughters and I decided to go … Continue reading »
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Coffee Walk
Today on my walk to get coffee I decided to take a few photos of what caught my eye along the way. Mums Berries and sunshine Leaves Chairs Shop Owners Have a great Friday. Take a moment to observe more of what is around you this weekend. You may be surprised and be peaced out … Continue reading »
Appreciating the Things Around Us
This morning I was up early. I had really good rest last night so I was particularly refreshed when I awoke. That doesn’t happen often. After reading emails and clicking around the Net for awhile I peeked through my blinds and saw the most magnificent red and pink sunrise. I threw on my coat and … Continue reading »
A Moment of Weekend Reflection
In June I traveled quite a bit – Disneyland, DC, Reviewer’s Retreat, Type-A Parent, and Rio. I didn’t realize how much I had traveled until my body and mind began to experience that “I’ve traveled way too much” ache I typically get in the summers and at the end of the year. The funny thing … Continue reading »
A Gorgeous Walk Through Georgetown
I have been to Washington, DC countless times. My mother lives right outside the city and with it only being five hours away by car and ridiculously close by plane we tend to get to the area at least five times a year. Despite this, I have never walked through Georgetown. I am so glad … Continue reading »
Getting More Media Mentions
I don’t get featured in very many media outlets as strange as that sounds. Sometimes I think to myself that I really should be quoted in the media more when it comes to moms and blogging. After all, I’ve been around since the beginning of mom blogging and have seen the whole transformation happen. These … Continue reading »
Traveling to London: An Exercise in Taking Risks
I went to England last week, but I didn’t have to. In fact, it would have been easier to just stay home, but in order to reach my goals I know I have to take risks and live outside of my comfort zone. In two days I got a tremendous amount accomplished and was also … Continue reading »
Just Came From a Run and This is How I’m Feeling
You know how when you start running you have that one day when you feel like you can run like the wind. Today was one of those days. This video of the Yamato drummers exemplifies how I feel right now!
What Going to Kenya With ONE.org Means to Me #OneMoms
Ever since I started my online journey eight years ago I have always wanted to help other mothers in any way I can from sharing blogging advice to setting up paid campaigns for bloggers to recommending bloggers to brands that aren’t a great fit for me. My greatest intention has always been to help. That’s … Continue reading »
Taking Risks and Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone
The older I get the more I learn that in order to really grow you have to step out of your comfort zone. It is so easy to stay stagnant and safe, but it’s only when you try new things that your confidence and abilities grow. This spring we plan to move to New York … Continue reading »