Holidays

Easter 2012

1 month ago

in Family, Holidays, Nature, Parenting, Travel

WE JUST RETURNED FROM A WONDERFULLY RELAXED SPRING BREAK AND EASTER HOLIDAY IN MY HOMETOWN. We visited my 97 year old grandmother who was alert and talkative. It was nice to see her recovering from some winter rehabilitation and back to her own home. Amazingly she lives independently in an apartment specially made for mobility issues…I venture to say she is healthier than most 40 year olds. Very More >

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Celebrating Spring in Atlanta #SavvySource

1 month ago

in Family, Holidays, Nature, Parenting, Travel

JUST SUBMITTED AN ARTICLE WITH SOME IDEAS FOR ENJOYING SPRING AROUND ATLANTA. It was an article which could have gone on forever because Spring is one of the best seasons in our city. We cover events like egg hunts and other activities in our events calendar area, so I choose to generate some thoughts about a day out in the glorious sun. It seems like this season began in January because of the More >

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In Honor of President’s Day

2 months ago

in Blog Nostalgia, Family, Holidays, Parenting, Travel

IN THE SUMMER OF 2010 WE TOOK A FAMILY TRIP TO CHICAGO FOR A FAMILY REUNION. We made a point of going through Springfield, Illinois on our way to the Windy City and it was a day enjoyed by everyone in our family. In honor of President’s Day I wanted to reshare our fun from that trip. I always love traveling with my kids. Oddly enough, they seem to exhibit perfect behavior while traveling More >

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Wordless Wednesday: My How They Grow

3 months ago

in Friends, Holidays, Parenting

FOR ME, FAMILY PHOTOS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN AMONG MY MOST TREASURED MEMORIES. I THINK THEY ARE FOR MOST OF US. I am blessed to have been surrounded by family and friends who are excellent photographers. Though some are amateur like me, others are professionals. I am often amazed by their creative eye and ideas.

Recently my friend Erin offered a session idea for families in November. It was literally More >

Project Pinterest: Cool Drink Coasters

4 months ago

in Crafting, Holidays, technology

I REVEALED MY LOVE OF THE VISUAL BOOKMARKING SITE CALLED PINTEREST RECENTLY. Initially I was drawn to the graphic feel of the site. You can browse images for hours looking at all kinds of crafting ideas, home design and organization, gorgeous outfits and even shoes. It’s a type of shopping…only no buying. (My husband should appreciate that fact, right?)

The real strength of Pinterest is it’s More >