Madison is a video game freak especially if it has anything to do with Legos. We have Star Wars Lego, Indiana Jones Lego, and even Batman Lego. For Christmas, she asked for Harry Potter Lego. I like the personally, because they are less frustrating for a 6 year old. You… Read More »Lego Universe

I read a really interesting article in the Chicago Tribune yesterday.  It was about who pays for campaign ads. Now, as a blogger, if I receive a free item or payment for something I write, I must disclose it per the FCC.  That way, people know who sent the item… Read More »Blogger, Politicians, and Disclosure

I have a huge Christmas card list every year. It’s one of the things I like to do. It’s a great way to keep in contact with the people that I am both related to and just friends with. I love seeing how everyone’s family grows from year to year.… Read More »Shutterfly Holiday Card Collection

It rained here last night. Hard. With Thunder and Lightening. This is a recipe for disaster in my house. Madison is terrified of rain, storms, lightening, thunder, and tornadoes. Bill blames me. He doesn’t get that his irrational fear of snakes is just like Madison’s irrational fear of thunder and… Read More »Conquering your fears

With a title like Best Christmas Book Ever, Richard Scarry’s Best Christmas Book Ever has some big shoes to fill. This book is actually a series of stories all about holiday cheer using some of his most popular characters including Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm. It is a longer book,… Read More »Richard Scarry's Best Christmas Book Ever