So, if you haven't already heard, today is my birthday.You hadn't? Well, maybe because it's Tax Day, it's overshadowed.Anyway, I have mentioned that I am a consumer, haven't I? Previously, I have mentioned also that birthdays are a big deal, and I especially enjoy MY birthday.me, me, ... Read More about Something Shiny
Breathless and Beefy
Remember way back, oh, you know, when I only had THREE kids?? I ran for Team ZIP, as in Zinc, Iron, and Protein...key nutrients in beef?If you have forgotten, or you're new to this blog, here's a picture:Nice, huh? Beef on a shirt...interesting advocacy, huh? You should have seen the looks I got at ... Read More about Breathless and Beefy
Freeze or Fast Forward
Holy smokes, it's April.Doesn't it still kind of feel like February? I feel like winter has become that old Saturday Night Live skit (ca. 1980), The Thing That Wouldn't Leave. Our girls were outside playing on Friday in short sleeves, amongst the unmelted snow pile that FINALLY melted yesterday.It ... Read More about Freeze or Fast Forward
Fruit and Anxiety
This weekend, I was able to sneak away for an entire day to attend the Hearts at Home Conference. Now, before my men readers roll their eyes and click “close,” bear with me…allow me to be a little self-reflective today.Anyway, it was kind of a game changing experience for me. You see, I went into ... Read More about Fruit and Anxiety
Mommy! Daddy’s Bringing in a Warthog!
This morning, I was enjoying the part-timeness of my part-time job, i.e., not having to go to work today, instead, answering emails and perusing the athleta.com sale site, all while still in my running clothes and drinking coffee. All of a sudden my part-time dream was interrupted, by Amelia ... Read More about Mommy! Daddy’s Bringing in a Warthog!