Family Bliss
Editor: Monica of Peapod Squad Stuff
Memoir of Me
When I was young I loved to scrapbook. I have multiple scrapbooks following every event leading up to my high school graduation. After I had Aiden I quit. I did give scrap booking a try when Aiden was a baby. I sat down many times with my photos and cute paper. It seemed I could [...]
Win Free Blue Bunny® Ice Cream for a YEAR – FINAL WEEK!
***Congrats to Deb K, this week's winner! Thank you so much to everyone who entered. We loved reading who you would invite to an ice cream social!***
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Blue Bunny® heard us and has already made the lives of 3 Blissfully Domestic Readers sweeter this Summer. One more [...]
Raising Readers
Early literacy starts the day your child is born when you use language to say hello to that little creature you have just met . Parenting can feel overwhelming and it's hard not to feel like you need to make sure your 2 year old can do this or that, just like your aunt's daughter's [...]
Talking to our girls about their "girls"
There's a new book on the shelves, and I'm quite excited about it. Taking Care of Your "Girls" is a tell-all, breast health guide for teens and tweens. Written by a breast oncologist and her daughter, the book is complimented by a fantastic website full of resources and additional information about the book. I [...]
Believe in a child today!
So not too long ago I caught the Oprah show, and the program left me FIRED UP! Her show highlighted the many failures of America's educational system. While many of our schools are outstanding and successful, we still have an educational crisis on our hands. This is a nationwide concern, and I have two requests [...]
Sometimes, Other People Know Best
Six years ago, I became a mom. I was in my 30's and felt like I could be a great mom. Over the years, I've learned that being a great mom is not easy at all.
During my baby showers, my friends and family wrote me notes of parenting advise. I have not bothered to look [...]
Super Mama
This morning the decision was easy: my son was too sick to go to church. While not sick enough to need the doctor, his coughing and sneezing (and spraying) meant that he would not be popular with the nursery helpers. A little rock, paper, scissors and I found myself sitting at home, nursing my sick [...]
Let's Go Thomas Toy GIVEAWAY
Hit Toy Company is known for creating the rugged yet detailed engines, track and accessories of the Thomas & Friends™ TrackMaster Railway System (www.thomastrackmaster.com), but did you know that they also have a line of Thomas toys for younger engineers?
The folks at Hit Toy Company would like to announce the arrival of their newest preschool [...]
