Sing Out!
March 16, 2012
I was just sitting here writing, and this song came on the radio. I can’t hear it without smiling and literally wanting to sing out. Hopefully it will do the same for you.
Tag: inspiration
Play Kitchen
March 6, 2012
Your toddler doesn’t need an expensive play kitchen to “play kitchen.”
Grumpus Soup
March 2, 2012
We conjured up this super easy (and healthy) recipe the other night when Szaba was possessed by The Grumpus Monster. It magically transformed her back into our babbling bundle of joy. It doesn’t seem fair to keep this power all to ourselves, so…
Stress Relief
February 29, 2012
12 easy ways you can provide stress relief for a loved one (or patient) It’s Leap Day, and if you saw last week’s 30 Rock episode, you know what that means. Today’s a day to “take a leap” and do something out of the norm. So I’m going to get MAD. Yeah, you heard me. There’s not … More Stress Relief
Inspiritivities
February 28, 2012
Floor village Fairies in a jar Letter scavenger hunt Keepsake blocks Grocery book
Parenting Styles
February 20, 2012
Helicopters, French, and Tigers, oh my! Lately there’s been deluge of articles about parenting styles. Or maybe it’s just that so many of my new-parent friends are social media mavens; thus I get hit with it everywhere I look. Regardless, it makes my head spin. The funny thing about these articles: I have a sneaking suspicion … More Parenting Styles
I’m Listening
February 17, 2012
Since I do live in Seattle, that gives me the right to co-opt Frasier’s “I’m listening” catch phrase, right? For those of you who’ve been following this blog for awhile (thanks!) as well as you newbies (welcome!), I’d love to hear from you. This has been my basic format so far:
Super Kids Save the World!
February 13, 2012
That’s right. Super kids. Out to save the world. And I found out about it on Pakistani TV, of all places. My old college roommate posted a video about it on Facebook. She recently returned to Pakistan to help her family after a decade of running charities in Vancouver and Seattle. (Yes, she’s amazing.) Her sister was … More Super Kids Save the World!
Inspiring Minds: Dalton Ghetti
February 3, 2012
My friend April recently posted a link to Dalton Ghetti’s tiny pencil art on Facebook with the simple, eloquent comment, “People are amazing.” After seeing pictures of Dalton’s work and learning more about him, I couldn’t agree more. My favorite quote from the artist:
New Old Ideas
February 1, 2012
This is a very special Wednesday for me. Why? Because the incredible songwriter Leonard Cohen just released his new Old Ideas album! At age 77, Leonard is just as dapper, talented, and insightful as ever. Take a moment. This man’s words are sure to feed your soul. Before we get to the new stuff, here’s my … More New Old Ideas
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