A couple years ago I introduced you to Keri Smith, creator of Wreck This Journal. Keri is master at bucking conventional artistic and perfectionist tendencies. Instead she challenges us to get messy and has now written Mess: The Manual of Accidents and Mistakes to help lead us out of the wasteland of perfection. Smith dares you to: • Drop some kind of colored liquid (ink, tea, coffee) … [Read more...]
Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference
Yesterday I mentioned that I've been giving myself permission to do what it takes to get filled up creatively. One of the ways I refill my creative tank is through reading. The book I'm reading now is Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado. The subtitle is the real kicker: You Were Made to Make a Difference. Wow. What if we all really believed that? And what if we all not only believed, but started to … [Read more...]
Healthy Smoothies Kids Love
When we moved to Georgia nearly two years ago, one of the things we missed was Jamba Juice. Jamba Juice is everywhere in Northern California and was a fun part of hot afternoons after a walk to the park. When we moved and found out Jamba Juice doesn't exist in Georgia, we started making our own fruit smoothies. It was pretty easy and more affordable. When I discovered NutraSea, a fish oil … [Read more...]
Moms Go Back to School
Now that the kids are headed back to school, have you thought of going back yourself? I have. I actually love school and the entire education setting. I guess that's not a real surprise since I was a teacher. But perhaps surprising that I'd consider going back for more. Even though I have my teaching certificate and Masters degree in Education, I've thought of enrolling in some courses on … [Read more...]
Quotes from Rework: Good Enough Is Fine
One of the recent business books I've been reading is Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hanson. Their ideas and advice challenge everything we think to be true in the way we work. Just look at this... Today Michael Hyatt shared his favorite insights from the book... since they mirrored many of my own, I thought I'd share them with you as well. Learning from mistakes is … [Read more...]
Get Smart (D317)
Who knew there was such a thing as a smart toothbrush? I found out when I was contacted by RADIUS to review their new Intelligent Toothbrush. I enjoyed reviewing the toothbrush and decided to take a couple product shots, just for fun! The toothbrush has a built in 2-minute timer and 30-second quadrant timer so you can brush for the appropriate time as recommended by the American Dental … [Read more...]
Wild About Safety in the Pool
Disney has created the coolest set of educational videos to teach kids about being safe in and around the pool. They're using Timon and Pumba from the Lion King to narrate, which keeps kids attention and makes it fun to learn. I love that! I remember growing up and going to the local community pool. There was always a lifeguard on duty and I remember the two most important rules... No … [Read more...]
Swinging in the Tree Tops
Do you know what I'm alluding to with the title? Tree Top Apple Juice and Applesauce... yum. Mom Central sent me some samples of their apple juice and applesauce so I could participate in a blog tour campaign on behalf of Tree Top. I love working with Mom Central because I always get to choose which blog tours I join and I only choose to participate in the ones I know I can fully support (I … [Read more...]
Fix It & Forget It Meals with Uncle Ben
Now that I'm on my 75-DAY SPRINT TO THE FINISH, I've had to figure out how to get more home-cooked meals made quick and easy. Not only that, but I've got my diet plan, my daughters, and still have to feed my hubby and son. Along came the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook Revised and Updated with over 700 slow cooker recipes. Combine that with some amazing Uncle Ben's whole grain brown rice and I'm set … [Read more...]
“It ought to begin by being personal.” (D288)
Two points to anyone who can identify the movie and scene that quote comes from. Hint... it's spoken by one of my favorite characters in one of my favorite movies. The point is that so many things in our lives aren't personal. We're becoming numbers to our banks and grocery stores, followers to people on Twitter, and subscribers on people's blogs. It's easy to get lost in a sea of everyone … [Read more...]
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