I know I’ve been silent on here the past few weeks, but I just finished a great book and wanted to share it with all of you! Parenting Without Borders: Surprising Lessons Parents Around the World Can Teach Us, by Christine Gross-Loh, is a wonderful read for parents and parents-t0-be. The book explores how parents … Continue reading »
Disclosure: I was provided with one game and one foam character for review for this post. All of the opinions, and descriptions of fun and laughter, are all mine (and my kids’). My first drawn winner never responded, so our new winner is……. Dina!!!! Congratulations Dina!!! LAST-MINUTE GIVEAWAY!!! DEADLINE TOMORROW NIGHT, FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2013 … Continue reading »
Just a quick one today! I ended up with an unexpected day of no work so I got some errands done, colored my hair, and got in a 2 mile run/walk! I’m absolutely not drinking enough water, so I am taking a tip from my friend Chelley over at A is for Adelaide and… and … Continue reading »
Marriage. Humor. Reality. Absurdity. Life in a Marital Institution, by James Braly, is a blend of all of the above, with spoonfuls of wit, several helpings of reflection, topped off with intelligent writing to create a wonderful book that more than satisfied my craving for a good read. Braly’s memoir began as a Broadway, then … Continue reading »
Well, I certainly will not be winning any contests to lose weight right now. I’m guessing that the biggest loser-inspired challenge I have just entered for weight loss will not be mine to win at this point. But, I’m making progress. Both in healthy choices and in healthier grocery shopping. While people may roll their … Continue reading »
New York City has finally gotten a country music radio station, after a very long 17 year absence. Nash FM – WXRP 94.7 in the tri-state area – fills a void for many music listeners in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. As a long time country music fan, I was beyond ecstatic to turn … Continue reading »
Disclaimer: I have been compensated for this post with products from Treat.com, but the opinions expressed below are 100% mine. ******THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO SARAH AT SIMPLY MOMMIES, OUR WINNER! ****** It’s spring, which means that Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, weddings — all sorts of occasions — will be … Continue reading »
After a weekend indulging in some amazingly delicious food prepared by my wonderful husband, Mr. Acorns, I was slightly anxious about this week’s weigh-in. I worked very hard to make smart(ish) choices with the decadent foods, did not overindulge in alcohol, and tried to keep things as balanced as possible when you’re eating chicken parmigiana … Continue reading »
I splurged on a little something for myself recently. Well, splurge might be an exaggeration, as it was not very expensive but it is definitely not something I would normally just buy for myself. I got myself a new pocketbook (or, as pronounced in my native RI, a ‘pock-a-book’). Yes – I have plenty of … Continue reading »
Yesterday I promised you some big news, so I will not delay. Along with several other amazing women, I have launched a new project (blog/FB/Twitter) called Perfectly Imperfect Mamas. The goal of the group is to share our journeys to physical and mental health, demonstrating that none of us are perfect, and that you can … Continue reading »
