The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 7 Comments

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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The HoneyBaked Ham Company: 8lb Ham Giveaway
December 14, 2009 – 12:47 am | Comments Off
The HoneyBaked Ham Company: 8lb Ham Giveaway

It’s about time to start thinking about what’s for Holiday Dinner this year.  I know for my family, we always have a ham for Christmas.  It is easy to make and tastes delicious.  Of course, …

Santa’s Footprints by the Fireplace
December 13, 2009 – 12:01 am | One Comment
Santa’s Footprints by the Fireplace

Santa, or St. Nick, visits our house early each year. It is a tradition in my family to celebrate St. Nicholas day on December 6th. Jolly Old St. Nick visits overnight and fills our stockings. …

Christmas Letdown and how to avoid it
December 10, 2009 – 12:01 am | 4 Comments
Christmas Letdown and how to avoid it

All I wanted for Christmas that year was the fashion show stage on which to perch my Dawn doll.
And I got it. And a ton of other stuff, too. Christmas at my childhood home was …

Winter WonderLights at The Wildlife Experience
December 9, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Winter WonderLights at The Wildlife Experience

Recently, I admitted that I only pretend to like Holiday Decorations. While this is a true statement, there is an exception: Holiday Lights. When it comes to Holiday Lights, my enthusiasm is genuine. …

A Tree for your Tree
December 6, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
A Tree for your Tree

Looking for some fun, inexpensive, easy and quick holiday crafts to do with the kids? One they’ll love and you’ll all remember for years to come? How about an ornament to adorn your …

Christmas shopping haiku
December 3, 2009 – 12:01 am | 8 Comments
Christmas shopping haiku

Santa is scary
Beard like albino ferret,
Food court taco breath.
The busy bathroom,
Dancing and anxious they wait
Regretting eggnog.

I am next in line
So why do you crowd in front?
You must be special.
My ears just fell off,
Too weary from …

Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide
December 2, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Cool Mom Picks Holiday Gift Guide

‘Tis the season for the proliferation of online gift guides, and I’ve found some pretty cool ones out there. But my absolute favorite – and I might be a little biased here – is …