A name. A name. What’s in a name? EVERYTHING! While picking out a baby name might sound like fun, in reality it is hard and quite often frustrating. Sure, there are hundreds of great names that you could bestow upon your little one, but which one is right for your baby? …
When people talk about Florida’s beaches, they focus mainly on the east coast (Daytona), the south (Miami) and the north (Panama City). While are the beaches that get the most attention, those of us who know better, know that the best beaches are on Florida’s west coast. I admit some …
Of course I have been to many a garage sale, and I am a big fan. But until yesterday I had never been to a true estate sale where they sell the entire contents of a house. It was quite an adventure, and I can definitely see why people get hooked on …
There I said it – pregnancy isn’t pretty. Before anyone gets all crazy – the ability to bring life into the world is beautiful, amazing and wonderful. I am hugely blessed to be pregnant for the second time, and I am grateful. But reality sets in, and pregnancy isn’t pretty. …
My daughter’s preschool had Transportation Day last week, and they brought in all kinds of transportation vehicles – police cars, fire trucks, CAT vehicles, power trucks, cool cars, a hot air balloon and more. But the highlight of the event was Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel. It was one of …
We live in a scary world. A world where we need to be cautious of strangers and, more importantly, we need to teach out children to be weary. But how do you teach a child to be safe without teaching them to be afraid? How do you teach kids to balance being polite with being …