Is it just me? I just can't do it. I can't use a coffee machine inside my hotel room. While the idea of having my own personal use Keurig hidden away in my suitcase sounds great, they don't make one. Guess what?  I wasn't using this one. If you know me you know I love my coffee, but I.will.not.use.this: The Rest Stop Coffee Shop You know the coffee machine that's in the bathroom. Where you … [Read more...]

If you’ve never heard of it, it started over on An Island Life. I ask a question….I answer it….and then you answer it too! Sound like fun? ___________________________________________ So, for this week’s question:  Q: Are you expecting snow still? A:We have a weather advisory right now. We are expecting a FOOT or more of snow tonight. No … [Read more...]

If you follow Summer Infant of facebook or twitter you've already heard all about the awesome giveaways they have been running for the month of march. If you don't follow them you should. As we already know Summer Infant has great products that not only meet are needs for all things baby but exceeds them too! Well, they started a parenting blog and it's filled with tons of wonderful posts. They … [Read more...]

I was emailed this cute little quiz the other day from a friend. You ask your kids the questions. It's fun and you get to see how well they do and what they think. Here's how my kids did: 1. What is something your mom always says to you? J&G: I love you 2. What makes mom happy? J: Coffee G: Giving me hugs & kisses 3. What makes mom sad? J: when she misses family time G: when I'm … [Read more...]

Contacts. That word has been haunting me for the past 6 months. See, I wear glasses and well I just started wearing them a few years ago. My script isn't incredibly strong so I can see enough to get around without them. I can pass my driving vision test barely. However, just because I can get away without them I always have them on. I can't read, watch television, or drive without them. I got them … [Read more...]

This past weekend we did nothing. Really. The only time I left the house was to run to Walmart. It was nice. Even though we stayed home we had lots of fun. Friday night my niece slept over. We made Wilton Bunny Pops for snack and then spent the night playing Just Dance on the Wii so we could stuff ourselves pizza when Dad came home. Is it just me or does it look like Family Circle forgets to … [Read more...]