Heelys got a bad rap when kids throughout the country were rolling through antique shops & pet stores, scaring old ladies and birds. It seemed like every local business had a warning on their door that rolling through the store was forbidden. Understandable, kiddos! BUT, when used responsibly, Heelys are a fun way to get [...]
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One little known fact about myself is that I’m a musician. In addition to writing this blog and a few others, I also teach piano lessons from our house. I have a very musical family — my sister is a middle school music teacher and my stud brother {in addition to playing the piano, guitar, [...]
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It feels like it was just yesterday that I was a shy little three-year-old headed off to a church basement for preschool. Okay, I’m lying… it feels like 28 years ago. BUT, I actually *do* remember preschool! Unfortunately, the things I remember the most are having to wait for a necklace to ride tricycles and [...]
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Thank you to Crocs for sponsoring this blog post. Please click here to learn more about Crocs’ new Back to School line. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions expressed here are my own. There are two types of mothers during back-to-school week… those who breathe a [...]
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Stand up. Speak Out. Defend. Express. Love. Cherish. Protect. Respect. Preserve. If you’re an animal lover like our family, then you’ll love what Carolina Pad has just recently launched. In partnership with the Humane Society, they’ve created a line of products that proudly promotes Mission: Human, a nationwide movement of young people working to help [...]
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Do you know where dog lovers unite? According to my dog, people who really love their dogs… I mean *REALLY* love them, take them to the dog park. It turns out no matter how adorable and silly your dog is, they all like to romp & play, get dirty, & rub their faces on dead [...]
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Dear Friends, Hi! It’s your furry little pal, Toby. I’m writing to you today to shed some light on doggie fashion. I’m not talking about that nutty sweatsuit that makes me look like Justin Timberlake, but rather stylish accessories that make this dog look irresistable. More specifically, dog collar charms that you can personalize. Can [...]
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The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and I can’t think of anything more exciting to announce than my sister’s college graduation. In less than three weeks, she’ll have a degree in Music Education and we are all so very proud of her. This is the girl that would awake in the middle [...]
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On Monday night, I found myself in the Orchestra section of The Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Without a child tugging at me and all my responsibilities left behind, I settled into my seat just before the concert began. To my left, were two girls who couldn’t have been more than 20 years [...]
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*I was compensated by Tiny Prints for this post. All opinions are my own.* Being a mom has it’s challenges — if you’re a mom, you know this. To get to the sweet spot, sometimes you have to endure a little whining or a total cerebral meltdown. It’s not pretty, but “mama said there’ll [...]
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