Practicing Gratitude. Celebrating Life.
The Help has got to be one of the best books I’ve read in a long time.It is one of those books that once you pick it up, you cannot put it down.It is one of those books that makes you sad when you finish.I’m half tempted to pick it back up and start all […]
Once again, Hood Mama Mel has written a heartbreaking and moving post. This one about chasing dragons. I just love this blog so much. I never know if I’m going to laugh, cringe or cry but I always know I’m going to be glad I stopped by for a read. Kim and her precious family […]
Do you like painted ceilings? This painted ceiling is in our living room. It’s one of the brightest rooms in our home and a great spot to read a book…or ponder why you have a fireplace in South Florida. (ha!) Does the ottoman look familiar? It was my inspiration for the ceiling!
It has always been my dream to have a beach entry swimming pool. I first fell in love with them at the Grand Floridian hotel at Walt Disney World. It made a visit to the pool with a 5 month old and 2 year old twin boys plausible, possible and most of all enjoyable. Why […]
I’m a firm believer in children having chores. Actually, we call them “responsibilities” here. Chores has such a negative connotation, don’t you think? Responsibilities build self-esteem and pride in one’s accomplishments. In my opinion it’s never too late (or too early) to start teaching your children about responsibility. When my children could walk they began […]