This next woman that I want to feature is especially dear to my heart. I am personally so thankful for Temple Grandin. If you don’t know anything about her PLEASE watch this awesome movie staring Claire Danes. Her story is so touching. I can’t tell you how many times I cried during it. Temple Grandin…
Inspiring Women My Daughter Should Know: Irena Sendler
Irena Sendler is another amazing woman I greatly admire. I first learned about her as an adult. It was a couple of years ago when my daughter was young. And it might have been a facebook video talking about her life. I heard how these 3 high school girls discovered her story and started sharing…
Inspiring Women My Daughter Should Know: Harriet Tubman
I remember learning about Harriet Tubman when I was in 5th grade. I can’t remember if I knew about slavery before reading this particular book we read in class. I just remembering thinking how terrible and awful it would be to be a slave. Working hard all day and not being able to play or…
Inspiring Women My Daughter Should Know: Malala
Raising a daughter is seriously a joy. And I wouldn’t say it’s harder than raising a boy. It’s just different. I remember trying to find more children’s books with female leads. It’s not that I didn’t want to read her Dr. Seuss or Mo Willems. I still read her all the books that her three…
September Monthly Dinner Ideas
Another month has come and gone and it’s time to share our monthly dinner ideas. With choir starting this week we have been eating out of our car again as we just hang out the whole Thursday afternoon. As much as I love summer I always look forward to fall. The crisp air and Halloween…
DIY Harry Potter Pencil Boxes
September 1st means wizarding families said goodbye to their children on Platform 9 3/4. I’m sure Molly Weasley would have sent Ginny off with these magical pencil boxes if she knew anything about the interweb. Perhaps Arthur might stumble upon it someday. If you are preparing to send your muggles off school these…
American Girl Doll Tea Party
This American Girl Tea Party is where my 5 year old’s dream came true! I’m not going to lie, I love having a daughter. And this party was so much fun! We made lots of fun pink treats and pulled out the tea cups from my Grandmother. The girls (and boys) loved pouring their own…
Things To Do in California: Museum of Tolerance
It can be hard for a native California to live in Arizona. Not just because of the triple digits in the summers. But because there is so much to do in California and so much I want to share with my family. Don’t get me wrong. I love living in Arizona. So when we visit…
Love & Secrets at Cassfield Manor Book Review
Being a mom is pretty much my favorite. I love my family. They are my people. One of the best things I can give my children is a love for reading. I have quite a few post about raising readers. There are so many great ways we can get our kids excited about reading. And…
Welcome Bebe Sprinkle
Welcome Bebe was the perfect theme to welcome my dear friends new baby boy! I love celebrating new babies, even if they are number 6 in a family. That’s the beauty of hosting sprinkle! It’s like a mini shower. Gifts aren’t necessary. All you need is some dear friends and great food. Which is why…