I’m starting to look ahead toward the holidays and think about the handmade gifts I want to make this year—for my kids and our extended family. We’ve done this for several years and I have to say that while it’s…
A Glimpse of Fall
Hope you have a lovely Fall weekend, everyone!
On the F-word
No, not THAT f-word. Fat. At the end of last week, I came across “The F Word,” an article written by Jennifer Weiner posted over at Allure.com. You should go read it now. Just click the link. (Don’t worry, I’ll…
The Wrap Up
1. Steve just drove away with all the kids for another day of adventure so I can have a whole day to WORK. (He rocks my world, that husband of mine.) I have to say, though, that I always have …
A Good Cry
It was only recently that I found out a movie has been made of Les Miserables, the musical, and is coming out at Christmas. (I’m sure that’s old news to most of you, but we don’t have TV—I don’t know…
On Craftiness (and Avoiding Revising)
I’ve been feeling so crafty lately—as in making-things-with-my-hands crafty. I’m sure it’s a combination of the cool, autumn air and the mental crafting I’m doing with Imaginable. I have this theory that craft begets craft—that if you’re feeling creative or…
Naysayers (a rant)
You will hardly believe this…I finally vlogged again. Check it out: Hope you have a great day (and ignore what the naysayers tell you)!
Cybils Award
Just popping in for a moment to tell you a quick little something: You can nominate your favorite YA and Children’s books for the 2012 Cybils award. YOU! And me! I’m kind of excited about this because I’ve never nominated…
Celebrate the Freedom to Read!
Hey! September 30–October 6, 2012, is Banned Books Week. What better way to celebrate than to read a banned book or two? Check out this list of banned books to see if you’ve read any and to find some fantastic…
Breathing Here
On a morning that Steve has taken ALL FOUR kids on an adventure for the ENTIRE day and I have a WHOLE DAY to work on Imaginable, this book that is getting me more and more excited the more I…