Back in my day, being nerdy was one of the worst things you could call someone. People would have rather been called stoner or a goofball or really nothing at all instead of “nerd”. Now? Not so much. Being nerdy is cool! Being smart is hip. Geeking out over robots or chemistry or Star Wars or […]
Archives for August 2015
7 Misconceptions of Hurricane Katrina 10 Years Later
Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst natural disasters in American history. It was also one of the worst man-made disasters when it came to the response to this great American city. I watched it unfold from my Chicago apartment and couldn’t tear my eyes off the images that seemed simply unbelievable. It is still […]
Win a Minions Bike!
Want to win a Dynacraft Minions bike for your 4 to 8 year old Despicable Me 2 loving kid? Why wouldn’t you?!? Especially when the bike comes from Dynacraft, known for creative products that are well-built and long-lasting! One of their newest products is the Minions Bike that features a fun Minions shield and the bike […]
Back to School Safety Tips
It’s time to go back to school…again. Between traveling, camps, and just letting the kids be kids, it seemed like summer when so fast. Too fast! Whether your kids have already gone back to school like mine, or if they will go back in the next few weeks, the back to school season is upon […]
I ♥ New Orleans!
New Orleans is my new favorite city. I had the pleasure of spending a long weekend there while attending the Mocha Moms Girlfriend Getaway. It was a city I had always wanted to go to but for some reason had never been. And now I just can’t wait to get back. New Orleans is full […]
Back to school shopping at Oshkosh B’gosh #BacktoBgosh #Bgoshjeanius
Back to school shopping for four kids is expensive, time-consuming, and nerve-wracking. I want my kids to look good (which makes me look good if I’m honest) but I don’t want to spend tons of money or travel across the city going to many stores. I want fun colors, well-constructed clothes that won’t fall apart, […]
5 Reasons I Love My Marriage
I love my marriage. I really do. And that is not just a metaphorical statement that sounds good. I love being married to my husband. I simply could not imagine living a life without him, or without this bond we have created. In honor of our wedding anniversary tomorrow, I thought I’d share 5 reasons […]
Refuse to Let Summer Go With Vintage Sparkling Water #DrinkVintage #CG
Vintage Sparkling Water is my new summer treat. Though my kids are back in school now (SO early, right?) I refuse to let summer go. I will still go to the pool. I will still get my tennis in outside. I will wear shorts and flip flops and ponytails. And I will enjoy a refreshing […]
A Traumatic Brain Injury is No Laughing Matter #ConcussionSafety
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury. It happens when your head is dealt a blow so strong that your brain bounces around in your skull, creating possibly dangerous chemical changes and damaging brain cells. (Source: CDC) It is not being “punch drunk”. It is not a joke to laugh off. Concussions can have serious […]