Gnome & Fairy Day
Last year we attended our first Gnome & Fairy Day at Prairie Ridge Ecostation. It was the sweetest event. There were crafts and nature fun for kids to enjoy and…
Road Trip: St. Louis
The St. Louis Arch has been on my “to see” list for some time. Both from an architectural perspective and a chance to check off another National Park, I was…
Road Trip: Old Salem
My son’s third grade class visited Old Salem last month for their spring field trip. I joined along as a chaperone. Although I’ve lived in North Carolina for over 20…
Winnie the Pooh
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter stated that her grandparents had taken her to see Winnie the Pooh. She was very serious even though this didn’t happen. She has…
Roll Up Your Sleeve: Annual Flu Vaccine
With all the talk about the flu in the news right now, I felt it was important to share my voice. I am one of many who have a condition…
New Year, Healthier Year
“Mom, is your resolution to lose weight?” The question caught me off guard as my 8 year old son and I strode out of our local YMCA together on Tuesday…
6 Tips for Surviving a Cast
In mid-September, a moment of “Mom, watch this!” turned into a long night at the emergency room after our son jumped off a swing and landed on his arm instead…
Friday Freebie: Halloween Party
I look forward to our friends’ annual Halloween party every year and start planning our family theme months in advance. Last year we selected Ghostbusters with the boys rocking their coveralls…
