Several months ago I met a woman named Halle Eavelyn who runs tours of Egypt. For a living. Let that sit for a minute. She's not Egyptian. She's a young American woman who simply fell in love with Egypt and now it is her mission to lead people there (and other exotic places) … [Read more...]
101 Days of Summer – Outside
Today was my older son's last day of school. When asked what he wants to do this summer, he answers: "Have a playdate with Johnny, play lots of video games, and spend time with you." Awww. I am pretty sure my husband told him to say that last one, but my son has pulled that … [Read more...]
The New Slapjack: Spot It!
Our family recently received a sample of the new card game Spot It! by Blue Orange games. In fact, the company sent us two - so first I played it with Kid 1 and then we gifted the other set to one of his friends. It was sort of an accident - he stuck the original one into his … [Read more...]
Toydozer Makes Cleanup Time More Fun
I don't know about you, but in my house, there are about 1,254,215 tiny pieces of plastic. My two little boys have amassed quite a LEGO collection over their few years and they all manage to make their way to the floor of our dining-room-turned-toy-room. All at … [Read more...]
Another Great Etsy Shop: Captivation
I don't wear much jewelry aside from my push present earrings, my watch, and my wedding and engagement rings, which I actually don't wear everyday because let's just say my fingers increase in size as the day goes on. But there is this one necklace that I like to add at the last … [Read more...]