Monthly Archives: January 2013

How Do I Love Thee?

So we’ve been coming up with a few more ideas for decorating for day of love. Since I hung my rad ghetto blaster on the wall, I had to take down my chalk board. I decided the kitchen was probably the best place for it to live for a while. I picked up some washable...

Being the “Guardian”

Being “the Guardian” is one of the most exciting jobs as a parent. (if you are wondering why I’m calling it guardian, please refer to the the move “Rise of the Guardians”)   I revel in it. You are the magic provider for your children.  The fairy dust sprinkler.  I’m not a parent who thinks that letting my...

Busy Babies

Sometimes when I meet a new family I have to win over the children. In a short period of time I have to figure out a way to get them to trust me and have fun with me. These little ones were one of my toughest crowds. The oldest ,  she laughed and giggle with...

A Heart of Dough

It is that time of the year already. Are you in the mood for it. The mood for love? Can you believe it? We’re already nearly  a month into the new year and it is time to start celebrating love. It’s a holiday that has grown on me since I had a child. I don’t...

Spicy Cauli-Poppers

After the fall harvest and winter sets in, I sometimes have a hard time coming up with good veggie sides with our meals. I cán’t just go out to the garden and get what I want, and I’m not real big into the whole frozen food movement. I’m always looking for something new to try with...