Archives: December, 2009
Put Some Spring Back in Your Step!
Things are tough all over. Our family is no exception. We’ve been blessed enough to keep the lights on and the family fed but, I think the hard times haven’t missed very many people. I happen to think there are simple affordable things that we can do in our environment to make our lives brighter [...]
Rappin’ on gift wrap — share your ideas
I looove pretty gifts. Sometimes I will even shop in certain stores because I love their gift wrap so much. (Not Just Paper and Victoria's Secret come to mind — not to mention the iconic Tiffany's) Beautiful bows rock! CVMom Clare brings up a good subject with the problems of giftwrap. She and her family wound up in [...]
it really was a wonderful year
The merry and bright holiday lights on the Christmas tree are begining to fade as I begin to ponder over when I will get enough energy to just pack up all the holiday trim and bid the Holidays 2009 good-bye. It would be much easier if we had a real tree here under the Big [...]
Ring in the New Year, family style
Thoughts of New Year's Eve bring memories of champagne, big parties and little black dresses. Ahhh, the single life. Now that you're a family, New Year's Eve isn't just for singles anymore! Plan a fun-filled evening with the kids. The three main components: Games, food, and the countdown. Games: Sometimes it seems our whole lives [...]
Quick — share your secrets of success
Right now — before you get involved in the undecorating, the dieting, the New Year's Eve preparations — tell us all what went right with the holiday this year. This could be something you did or someone else in your "circle," a superb moment that you wouldn't trade for anything. Here are a few items from my [...]
You’ll Never look at a Poinsettia the Same Again!
A couple months back I had the opportunity to hear a speaker talk about the history of poinsettias. I was surprised and enlightened and think you might be too. It all starts with adventure and exploration and winds into a tale of knowing your audience. Intrigued? First, let's address the poisonous thing. Um.. yeah.. Myth. Myth! Granted, it's not deadly [...]
How to get through RiverPark these days with your sanity
I will not hyperventilate when I have to wait for three light rotations on Blackstone Ave. I will listen to Abba instead. I will not panic when it takes 10 minutes to get into the RiverPark parking lot, at the beginning of my shopping excursion. I will still listen to Abba instead. I will not [...]
A Christmas Carol for 2009
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Sales and ads galore There’s a tree dying in the den Cards waiting for a pen And miles of lights tangled up and all aglow It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Toys in ev’ry store But the prettiest sight to see is the lady who [...]
NEWSFLASH! I am not perfect.
Hello, my name is Julie, and I am an imperfect wife/mother/daughter/sister/employee. There, I said it. PHEW! Glad I got that off my chest! You think I've got it all together, that I figured it out and have commenced cruising through parenthood and adulthood. Well, I have to tell you that it's a a BIG FAT [...]
5 cheaps ways to get into the holiday spirit
Feeling the pinch in your purse? Don’t let that interfere with immersing yourself in the holiday spirit. I know it’s hard, but remember this: The kids won’t remember the gifts a decade from now. However, they’ll remember family celebrations and traditions. Really. Think about your warmest memories. Are they of specific presents – or of [...]
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