2009 Baby Games
I don't know if I told you all or not but in 2009 I became an aunt. I have enjoyed this new title for about seven months. I don't really know what all is expected of this new position but ...

Idiowear (it's a word NOW) and My Not So New Year's Resolution
With my pajama pants tucked into my knee-high boots and my flip-phone close at hand, I remind myself of my childhood crush. No, not Darth Vader, Captain James Tiberius Kirk. Speaking of dress codes and fashion: Lately, I've been dressing ...

Talking Back via VISD Dress Code
My teen says that he agrees with VISD's newly adopted dress code because "of all the kids that run around with their pants at their knees." That is a quote and I assume this might sum up the sentiments of ...

My School's Dress Code
I shared in a comment a little about our school's dress code. Our school's dress code has only one rule and it can be summed up in one word: YES. I think students should be dressed. We even have a ...

Granola Bars
My daughter has made a few batches of granola bars over the past few weeks. I have to be sure to keep plenty of oats, peanut butter, butter, chocolate chips, etc. in the pantry. Last night as I was nodding ...

My Retro Christmas Tree
My hubby's family lives in Minnesota so every year or two we stuff ourselves into the cab of a truck and drive across country for a visit. Traveling cross-country trapped in a vehicle with children is a whole other post. ...