Now that I’ve shaken the bah humbug funk, I’m ready to get into the holiday spirit with Christmas movies! I love them all: the classics, the cheesy, and the ones that bring me back to my childhood. There’s nothing like cuddling up by the fireplace with a bowl of popcorn and a Christmas movie. Here are my… […] Read more…
Top 10 List of My Children’s Quirks
We all have our quirks. Everyone has those endearing idiosyncrasies that make us a part of who we are. My kids are no different. Big C is an inquisitive yet cautious 6-year-old boy, and Little C is a rambunctious, impulsive 3-year-old girl. As I watch them grow, I love seeing their personalities develop and their quirks become […] Read more…
Top 10 Little Things I’m Thankful For
Thanksgiving is almost here, and like most people, I’m thinking about all the things I’m thankful for this year. I started composing a top 10 list of things I’m thankful for, but the list was generic and predictable. Of course I’m thankful for my husband, my children, my family and friends, our health, and steady […] Read more…
Top 10 Bloggy Friends I’m Passing Awards To
I love getting blogging awards. I’ve received several since starting my blog, and at first I was pretty diligent about paying them forward. Unfortunately, I’ve become a major slacker in the awards department. So today I wanted to combine a top 10 list with the handing out of awards. First, I want to thank the […] Read more…
Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts During Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences are fraught with anxiety. Parents are worried about what the teacher is going to say, and teachers are worried about how the parents are going to react to what the have to say. But typically these conferences are benign conversations between adults who only have the child’s best interests in mind. After conducting […] Read more…
Top 10 Things Not to Do When Getting a Massage
I love massages. If time and scheduling allowed, I would get a massage every week. But time and scheduling never seem to allow, so massages in my life are few and far between. Over the weekend, I finally had the opportunity to book a 60 minute massage. Because I always want to enjoy every minute of these […] Read more…
