I married a pack-rat. This was not disclosed to me pre-nuptually of course, but after five years of marriage, the rose has fallen off the bloom and the sad truth is DOUG CAN NOT THROW ANY THING AWAY. EVER. And it isn’t just magazines and old baseball tickets – it’s everything! Old computers (REALLY old),… [read more]
Bronte’ A Novel Bistro
This family dining adventure can be a complete entertainment and dining experience all in one. I actually received a gift card from some girlfriends for Joseph Beth Bookstore which also includes the restaurant. With a bookstore, unique gifts, bistro and more I had a hard time deciding how to spend my gift. Their children’s bookstore… [read more]
What’s Up This Weekend (Jan 7-9)
And just like that, we’ve put the holidays to bed and we’re back to “normal life” (normal if you overlook the 12 boxes of half-packed Christmas ornaments in the living room of course). But never fear folks, this weekend has plenty of stuff to do to keep the family good times going – or simply… [read more]
Free Kids Workshops at Home Depot
We all know that having kids and doing fun things with them can add up especially if you have more than one kiddo. That’s why I love when I read or hear about free things to do. Recently, I took my oldest, K (age 7), to the Home Depot for their Kids Workshop. I could… [read more]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 17 (Giveaway) – CLOSED
January 17th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a holiday marking the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There are many ways in which your family can come together to celebrate the life of Dr. King, a man who spoke about equality and helped lead the civil rights movement. HERE’S A LIST OF… [read more]
MagiQuest at Great Wolf Lodge
We just got back from our annual Great Wolf Lodge adventure. I previously posted about all the fun things you can do at Great Wolf Lodge but this was our first time we’ve ever done MagiQuest® and it brought out my inner Harry Potter. I think I was having as much fun as my girls… [read more]
Tonya Cook Photography Contest
When I was growing up, we would go to a photo studio or the church basement to get family pictures taken. Looking back on those pictures, they always make me laugh. The photographer was more concerned with the quantity of pictures taken, not the quality. So I have been hesitant to take C anywhere to… [read more]
The Super Saturday Program
In a few weeks I will be embarking on a new adventure, I will be teaching in the Super Saturday Program in Cincinnati. I taught preschool until 2007, when I decided to stay at home with my children, and while I never regret this decision and love my time spent with them, I have been… [read more]
