Happy Tuesday All! I must admit after reading over my post yesterday, my favorite song choices made me look a little old ladyish. I have just always loved those two songs, but just to reassure myself you, I also am a huge Green Day and Eminem … [Read more...]
I’d Like to Thank the Academy
July 30, 2012 by · 14 Comments
I had the most wonderful thing happen to me on Friday. A fellow blogger, Peggy from The Decorating Files has awarded me the Versatile Blogger Award! I have never won an award before and this announcement put me into such a happy … [Read more...]
Fabulous Friday Favorite – Opening Ceremonies
July 27, 2012 by · 1 Comment
OMG! It is Friday, July 27th - Opening Ceremonies Day!! The entire Smith Gang has been counting down the days - we are soooo excited!! I don't know how London will ever even come close to the Beijing ceremonies, but hopefully it will have its … [Read more...]
An Amazing Giveaway!
July 26, 2012 by · 7 Comments
Hello All! I am so excited to offer an amazing giveaway today! Enter to win a beautiful enamel address sign from Ramsign. Ramsign is a small Danish company that offers real old fashioned, hand stencilled signs, featuring original design, thick and … [Read more...]
When did I become “that” Mom?
July 25, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Do you remember when you were a kid riding in the car with your parents? The radio would be on and your parents would be singing at the top of their lungs ... all the WRONG words?? How could they be so dumb and embarrassing? Yep .. that is now … [Read more...]
Teach Me Tuesday – Photography
July 24, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Hello All! I got a new DSLR camera for Mother's Day and have been trying to figure out how to take better pictures. All the buttons and codes are so intimidating and I haven't even left Automatic Mode yet. Don't you love when you see a … [Read more...]
Screen Doors
July 23, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Good Monday Morning! I am back from Delaware. It was a great weekend of lacrosse, but the ride home was a nightmare. What should have been about a 3 hour trip from DE to Richmond, took us almost 6 hours. No accident, no construction - just heavy … [Read more...]
Five Things to Never do on a Road Trip
July 20, 2012 by · 50 Comments
Good Morning! I have finally made it to Delaware! Since my trip was a bit of a "cluster", I thought I would share with you, my dear readers, what NOT to do on a road trip with your teen! You may want to read this twice to make sure you never … [Read more...]
10 Fun Things to do with Coffee Cans
July 19, 2012 by · 8 Comments
Happy Thursday from Northern Virginia! My daughter and I stopped at a hotel on the way to Delaware. I just couldn't bear going through Washington DC and Baltimore traffic at the end of the trip. I was exhausted and my butt was killing me - not … [Read more...]
On the Road Again …
July 18, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Yep ... I am on the road again. We are heading to another lacrosse tournament - this time in Delaware. I have never been to Delaware and I have never even met anyone from Delaware. I know nothing about Delaware ... then I saw this … [Read more...]
