Archive for February 2013
How to Make a Hand Frog
When I was a teenager, I used to babysit all the neighborhood kids. I had a secret trick that I would use whenever the kids would get bored. “Hey, do you wanna see my pet frog?” I’d ask. Their eyes would widen, and I could tell they were thinking, “Did this crazy babysitter actually bring…
Read MoreWould You Please Shut Up?
I hate to be the one to break it to you but…no one cares. Seriously, no one cares. No one cares about your dramas, how sick you are, the fight you had with your husband, how much you spent on your new car, or who you think is out to get you. We’re tired of…
Read More10-Minute Nightly Cleanup
There’s nothing more depressing than waking up, stumbling into the kitchen, and seeing a mountain of dirty dishes from last night’s dinner. OK, maybe waking up next to some stranger is more depressing, but a messy house is right up there. When you get up in the morning, you should be greeted by a pleasant…
Read MoreThe 10-10-10 Rule
Today I’m linking up with my friend Andrea at DreAm heART sMart ArT for her blog challenge. The prompt is “focus.” We all have things we want to achieve in our lives, but we’re often not focusing on the actions that get us there. But the 10-10-10 rule can change that! Here’s a short video…
Read MoreLink Roundup: February 2, 2013
Happy Groundhog Day! We’re halfway through winter, and spring is just on the horizon. I’ve always loved Groundhog Day because it’s such a lighthearted, silly holiday. Skyla likes small rodents too, but for entirely different reasons. Today I’ll be watching the classic Bill Murray comedy Groundhog Day and being eternally grateful that there is only…
Read MoreStart Your Day Off Right With This Morning Playlist
Music has the ability to change our moods in an instant. A peppy song from our college days can make us remember happy times, and a song an ex-boyfriend loved can put us in a bad mood just as fast. When I get up on the wrong side of the bed, I know listening to…
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