I don’t know about you but the winter doldrums have started to set in and I am getting that antsy, “I NEED TO GET OUT OF THIS HOUSE” feeling. Spring break is still more than a month away and even though we’ve had a small break from the snow and ice, I don’t think I’m… [read more]
Archives for February 2011
Artisan 4.0 Digital Scrapbooking
This Artisan Software giveaway is now CLOSED. Congrats to our winner: Linda Hobbs, who said: “Love the Best of Fall and Wishful kit. Digital scrap booking looks like it would be awesome.”. And if you didn’t win, you can still get a discount price on the software! Watch the video below (Introducing Panstoria Artisan link)… [read more]
Whole Foods offers another chance to RECYCLE
As you may recall, Whole Foods (Rookwood) offered a chance to recycle old computers and electronics last month. The event was a huge success, safely keeping hundred of pieces of equipment from landfills and the like. And they are back to work again this weekend! The Deerfield location will open its doors on Saturday and… [read more]
Storytime at the Covington Library
Our family has been attending Storytime at the Covington Library since Ella was a baby…nearly eight years! I wanted to share with our readers the reasons why we LOVE Storytime with Ms. Amy. Why We LOVE Storytime: * Storytime shows that reading can be fun – the stories are brought to life when read with… [read more]
Build a strong mind, body and spirit with Nishime Family Karate!
Every child is different, they all need something different to help them shine…and there are so many sports and activities to pick from nowadays that it’s hard to know what might fit best with your child. My kids were absolutely certain that karate was the right sport for them. They dropped hints for a long… [read more]
Dinner & A Movie: Valentine’s Day Edition
Smell that? That’s love in the air people! Cupid is spritzing the whole world with smoochie dust and heart doodles. I’m sure the grown-ups out there have their plans made for the Friday or Saturday before the big day on the 14th (if not, you better get on that, Doug). But what about the other… [read more]
Valentine’s Day Plans? Pump It Up has your childcare covered!
While most kiddos will exchange Valentines on Monday, February 14th, the grown ups out there will likely share some special time with their Valentine on Friday or Saturday this week. And after reservations have been made, the next immediate question is “WHAT’LL WE DO WITH THE KIDS?”. If you’re opting for a Friday (2/11) outing,… [read more]
Review: Mi Tierra
Recently our neighborhood had a few new restaurants open up, and much to our delight, one was a Mexican restaurant! That’s right, just a hop skip and a jump away from my house is a Mexican restaurant…this could be trouble! Mi Tierra is very family friendly, we’ve taken the four kids several times since they… [read more]






