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Category Archives: Life & Quirks

National Learn to Swim Day (Saturday, May 19, 2012)

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I didn’t learn how to swim until my Sophomore year in highschool and that is totally unacceptable. There could have been so many times throughout my life where I could have been in danger and not knowing how to swim could have led to me being overwhelmed by the waters. Learning how to swim is…

Schwinn A Man Loves A Woman {Sponsored Video}

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One of the things that Greg and I hope to do whether this Spring/Summer or the next is go bike riding as a family. Watching this cute video is really making me want to do so even more. We bought Jayden a Schwinn tricycle for his 3rd birthday and I’m kicking myself just a little…

The Graco Pack ‘n Play Is 25, Really? {Giveaway: 5/28/12}

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Can you believe that the Graco Pack ‘n Play is celebrating its 25th anniversary?! I had no idea that the Pack ‘n Play that I sat in as a little girl was one of the very firsts! And yes, I still remember actually sitting in a Pack ‘n Play and escaping, lol! The Pack ‘n…

Apple Turnovers For Mother’s Day

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My mother has been asking me to make her some apple turnovers for months. It’s been years, probably, since I’ve made them last. I used to do everything by hand since I didn’t have a mixer or the clever idea of cutting the dough using the lid of a small saucepan. I think the long,…

Jayden’s 4th Birthday And Letting Go Of Perfection

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I’m realizing more and more that sometimes, I just have to let go. For the past 3 years, I’ve stressed over Jayden’s birthday parties. Family parties. With no kids. I always wanted them to be special though. I always wanted to bake some fancy cake and provide a unique party spread. Last year, I stayed…