Have you ever been to the Vietnam Memorial? If not, I hope you have the pleasure of seeing it one day. It can be awe-inspiring and all too overwhelming to see the 58,272 names engraved onto a wall made of polished black marble. I've been able to see ... Continue Reading
10 Ways to Play With Your Infant
Sometimes it is hard to remember that our infants need attention in the form of play, just as our toddlers do. I had a lot of time to play with Cora when she was an only child, but I wasn't sure what to do. I have built up a whole slew of ideas for ... Continue Reading
GIVEAWAY WINNERS! Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED -- SCROLL TO BOTTOM TO SEE THE WINNERS! Have you read my review of Baby Merlin's Magic Sleepsuit? If not, you SHOULD! I decided to write a review for the product, because it has been such a blessing for our family! The ... Continue Reading
Cycle Profile: The Longest Song Ever
If you are looking to incorporate a really long song into one of your profiles, this is a great example of a song that has so many dynamics that it will keep your class interested throughout the 13:57 duration. I'll include the rest of the 60-minute ... Continue Reading
Cycle Profile/Workout Basics
I wrote this post as simple instructions to go along with every one of the Cycle Profiles/Workouts that I post. I tried to make it as simple and easy to understand as possible so that you can just get to your workout! For Instructors: I chose not to ... Continue Reading
Military Discounts: Year-Round & Memorial Day
These are mostly national discounts. If you are interested in a local store, zoo, amusement park, etc., please call ahead, as many will offer discounts. I will continue adding and subtracting from this list (as offers expire), reposting it ... Continue Reading
Memorial Day Deals for Everyone!
I've posted a ton of Memorial Day deals and sales below, but if you want to see an even crazier list, visit the site dedicated to Memorial Day sales If you are current or former military, or know someone who is, check out these deals. 7 Eleven Deal: ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Baby Merlin’s Magic Sleepsuit
[Note: I was not paid for this product review monetarily or via product. I was put in contact with the creator, Maureen, by one of my dear friends after she learned about my Magic Sleepsuit review. Maureen was thrilled (but not surprised) at my ... Continue Reading
Peanut Butter Vegan (or not) Pancakes
OK, I know, I know... enOUGH with the PB posts! I just love peanut butter. Don't these look good?! I'm a HUGE pancake fan! I actually just found a little breakfast/brunch place in Old Town Fort Collins called "Snooze, An A.M. Eatery". It has AMAZING ... Continue Reading
The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman
I read The 5 Love Languages in college... about 9 years ago! Has it been that long? I seriously just paused to think about how old I'm getting. Going on... Now, I'm one of those people who doesn't really enjoy reading. The only time I actually ... Continue Reading
Toilet Training Aid: Kid’s Potty Songs
Those of you without kids will think I'm crazy (and some of you WITH kids, might think the same), but my child responds to made up songs! I hope you can use these to encourage your little ones to go potty. :) Note: I was seriously cry-laughing when I ... Continue Reading
Are We Over Sanitizing? How Cleanliness Can Be Bad For Your Child
So, by a show of hands, who has heard of the recent Swedish study regarding the link between how parents clean off their baby's fallen pacifier and the baby's future allergic health? No one? Oh, I see your hand back there! What did you think about ... Continue Reading