PNW Bloggers Are Awesome: AKA the Portland PNW Meetup
Sometimes it's not appropriate to brag about who you know. Thank goodness this is not one of those times, because then I would miss out on telling you about the a-mazing event Chelsey, AKA The Paper Mama, threw this weekend that had me in a room with 50 of my most favorite PNW bloggers.
Like, Mandy {Harper's Happenings}, Heather {Joy of all Crafts}, Gretchen {That Mama Gretchen}, etc etc etc…
Sony Handycam {Review}
Do you remember when video cameras came in a suitcase? Not much smaller than the film cameras used in Hollywood, video cameras of the 80s required a strong shoulder to…
I Love Cost Plus World Market {Red, White & Blue in London Sweepstakes}
I never thought much about American pride until I had kids. Sure, I was proud to be an American, I admired and thanked our troops, and I didn’t take all…
DIY No-Sew Flower Girl Tutu Dresses
AKA – why I have been MIA. My cousin got married last Friday to her boyfriend of 6 years and she asked my daughter to be one of her 4…
The Secret World of Arrietty Arrives on DVD and Blu-ray Today!
A few months ago, we got a chance to see "The Secret World of Arrietty" in theatres, and ever since then my daughter has been talking about the movie nonstop. …
Switch & Save with GE Energy Efficient Light Bulbs {#CBias #SocialFabric #GELighting}
Most people pay almost no attention to the lighting in their houses. But, as a photographer, light is a big part of what I do. Not only does it set…
My First Crayola art supplies
I think it’s good for kids to get messy. I wholeheartedly encourage my kids to dig in the dirt, cover their hands with paint, and generally make messes. But, while…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Tonight at a party, I spoke to a number of mothers and we discussed our children. Some had newly empty nests, others had just welcomed their first child, some were…
Albertsons Big Huge Baby Basket
I go to Albertsons more often than I’d like to admit. Because it is walking distance from my daughter’s preschool and has a Starbucks conveniently located inside, there are many…
Get Out and Play with Step2
Recently, a big huge Step2 box containing the brand new Panda Climber landed on our doorstep. My daughter saw the box and asked incredulously, “Is that a playground for us?”…