Shopping at your local toy store is more than just a quick stop for birthday gifts or holiday surprises. It’s an experience filled with charm, connection, and discoveries you won’t find in big-box aisles or endless online scrolls. These shops are often run by passionate owners who know their inventory… Read More »Interesting Reasons Why To Shop At Your Local Toy Store
Getting ready for school, especially transitioning to Kindergarten, can be a stressful experience for young children. They’re not only taking on a new role as “student,” but also adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings, new routines, and expectations. For some, it may be the first time away from their parents. Heading to… Read More »Getting Ready for School With Dinosaur Train
Building work is notoriously associated with a ‘con-man’ culture. Even companies not out to take your money and run will often charge dramatically over the odds if they can. The replacement of your guttering, soffit, and fascia is no exception. It’s common to have salespeople knock at your door or… Read More »Tips and Advice for Soffit and Fascia Replacement
I’ve been mulling over how to write these posts for days. Instead, I’ve opted to write them into one big, long post, because they truly intertwine with one another. Let’s start off by saying that this was my first BlogHer. Yes, I was a BlogHer virgin. Okay, enough with the… Read More »BlogHer ’09 Recap & My Thoughts On The PR Blackout
In April, I attended the Stouffer’s Bloggers Roundtable. We learned some very important facts about family dinners and their importance. Research shows that shared family dinners lead to meaningful parent-child interactions. These meals improve language development, reading skills, socialization, identity, self-esteem, and security. It impacts children’s growth more than playing… Read More »This Is Why Family Dinners Are So Important