Staycation 2013 Fun in Central NJ and Bucks County, PA

While I was born in NY, after 7 years of living here in New Jersey I think I’m finally a Jersey Girl. I love living here on on the Delaware River {except when it floods!} and because we live in Central Jersey we are an hour from Philadelphia and an hour from Northern Jersey – [Read On]
What I Learned After a Day at Sesame Place!

As a parent, I tend to think that I’ve got it figured out. I know that there is always something that I need to get a handle on, but for the most part I feel good about our parenting style. After a day at Sesame Place with my girls, I learned a few lessons from [Read On]
3in30 Link May 17

It’s week THREE! How are you doing with your goals? Have you taken a HUGE step forward, or a teensy step backwards? This challenge is all about encouraging each other through our link up – make sure to stop by at least one other blog that is listed below in the link up and share [Read On]
My {forgotten} 3in30 Goals

Can I tell you a secret? I totally forgot to pick 3 goals for May. Kind of bad, since I host the challenge, right? Sigh. Of course, I got pretty sick the first week, and last week we were on vacation. I’m thinking I can still get something done since there are 5 weeks in [Read On]
Hang on to the JOY!

How easy it can be to fall into a trap of complaining. Have you ever noticed that? Little things nag at you and suddenly you are noticing the worn furniture, the squeaky stroller, the clothing that needs to be mended. And little by little those things can steal your joy. Don’t let them! When you [Read On]
Bring it On.

Monday I had to bring Baby J to our pediatric ophthalmologist. Her eyes aren’t tracking well, and we weren’t sure if it was because she’s a preemie, or possibly something else. Ever since Bella was diagnosed with Congenital Extropia we are really aware of eye strength and development. When Baby J’s pediatrician decided that she [Read On]
Why it’s GOOD to take a Social Media Break

Last week I ended up taking almost 2 weeks off of Social Media. I didn’t intend to, but life happened….and then I got sick…and then we went on vacation to a lovely spot that didn’t have internet access. While the Social Media break was unintentional, it was really good to just sit, talk, read and [Read On]
Papa’s Pearls {A Review}

This June it will be 14 years since my Dad passed away. There are many things that I miss about my father, but one of the things I miss most are his voice and the advice that he always dished out. I was able to review the book Papa’s Pearls as part of the TOS [Read On]
We’re Home!

Well hello friends! We are home from a week away, refreshed and ready to dive back into a busy few weeks. Last year we were able to purchase a small piece of property on a lake in a community in Western NY. This was our first trip up to open our lake house and get [Read On]
3in30 Link Up!

Welcome May! It’s a new month and a perfect time to get started on some new goals! This challenge is all about encouraging each other through our link up – make sure to stop by at least one other blog that is listed below in the link up and share the love! Write a blog [Read On]















