...The View From Here
We have been big fans of the Manhatten Toy Co for a while now. All of their toys tend to be a big hit with my kids, and the quality is really up there as well. And I have to tell you — the new MOTORWORKS line did not disappoint! E got two vehicles to check out: the FSX Monster Truck and the FX Tuner Wagon; plus the Ground Effects wheels and trim accessory kit. I must admit that I {Read More}
E has the type of personality where he gets really into one thing at a time. First it was SpiderMan, which he still loves, but now he is pretty Ninja Turtle crazed. Which I am completely okay with. We try to encourage what they like, when they like it … and I find that most things kind of taper off on their own. But sometimes I do want both of the kids to use their imagination, and not just reenact {Read More}
When I was a little girl, I absolutely loved dolls. I could play for hours and hours with my baby and Barbie dolls, and they always went everywhere with me. I saved all of my Barbies in the hopes that one day I would have a daughter that would love dolls as much as I had. Well, she does … and she doesn’t. Unlike me, V doesn’t go off on her own and play with a baby doll. She will {Read More}
My kids love to be in the kitchen with me, and I love to have them there, helping me cook. I try to use the time spent not only having fun and enjoying their company and help, but as an opportunity to teach them something. Baking and cooking are great ways to teach kids math – fractions, addition – and even a bit of science depending on what you are making. But thanks to Glee Gum, you can also give {Read More}
Okay, let me start out by saying that I have no idea if “sparklier” is actually a real word. When I write it, I get that dotted red line underneath signalling that I have a spelling error. But that’s okay – because I actually say sparklier, and it is the perfect way to describe my daughters favorite sunglasses. You see, V is very much like me when it comes to accessories. She finds something that she likes, and she latches {Read More}
Lately, E has really gotten into the Ninja Turtles. I mean, they are pretty neck and neck with his love of Spider-Man … which is really saying something! I am super excited about this new favorite show because it brings me back to my childhood — I used to love watching the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and it is really fun watching these new episodes with him. Because he also loves to draw, E has been creating all types of {Read More}
I have been trying to save a few bucks while planning my wedding. Let me tell you — that is not an easy feat!! Weddings are super, super expensive. Which was a very rude awaking for me… I had no idea that they involved so much or cost half of what they do. Because of that little realization, I am trying to be a bit of a DIY-Bride. I am doing most of the decor and flowers myself (with the {Read More}
The Tale of Lucia Grandi When an old woman is asked to tell the story of her life, she tells an intense and poignant tale about growing up in and surviving a warring suburban family during the 1950s and ’60s. Written as a memoir, each chapter describes a particular incident in Lucia’s life which shows the constant struggle between her parents and the perverse effect it has on her and her family. From her complicated and unwanted birth, to her {Read More}
I was the first of most of my friends to have kids. Now that they are starting their families, I am so excited to be able to shop for baby shower gifts. There is always at least one Nuby product in my gifts for them! Most recently, a friend from high school had her first baby. Of course I put together a huge gift basket for her (any excuse to shop!) and she has told me over and over again {Read More}
I am always looking for ways to save money … and more importantly, get out of debt. I can admit it — I am TERRIBLE at saving money and I love my credit cards just a bit too much. I have always had this problem, but I have been really trying to get my debt eliminated and start building up my savings. Jay and I are hoping to purchase a house after we get married in May, and I know {Read More}
