Today, you get five updates on my life. You know, since you’re on edge for every exciting move I make. 1. I upgraded to Pandora One this week because I hope to use some of the stations while in labor and the idea of hearing McDonald’s ads, Vista Print coupons and pleas to upgrade my account while struggling at 7cm just horrified me. Best $3.99 I have spent in a while. Speaking of music, I am obsessed with Christina Aguilera’s {Read More}

Can we hear it for handy husbands? I’m a big believer in girl power, and I know how to do a lot of stuff. I can change my oil, I know my way around a toolbox and I am not intimidated by heavy lifting. But I admit to getting sexy shivers when my husband works around the house. This week, he saved us at least $500 by fixing our air conditioning unit (I heard muttering about a capacitor and some {Read More}

Most days, I’m really glad that I have a separate blog about pregnancy/family, because: a) When I wasn’t pregnant, I wasn’t all that interested in those who were b) I get to use a totally different voice over there than I do heres c) I really wanted to keep this as a resource for sharing my tips not only with healthy living but social media But I’ll be honest. At nearly 37 weeks pregnant, my daily thoughts go something like {Read More}

This is must-see TV and I don’t just say that because it’s my company that produced it. This girl is absolutely inspirational for her courage in the face of a very difficult future. I spent an hour watching her YouTube makeup videos and they are fantastic…in some ways, she’s a typical 13-year-old. In some ways, she’s the most unique teenager in the world… I hope you’ll take a moment to watch (embedded below or linked here): Today you get five {Read More}

I have been driving Lucas crazy singing this: “Let’s go to the beach, ‘each, let’s go get away!” (Can you name the song?) YES, I am celebrating Labor Day in style with what will be our final family-of-two (or four if you count the dogs) weekend away! Can’t wait to put my toes in the sand. Seriously, nothing is on the schedule except for reading, naps, Publix subs (one a day if I get my way) and more naps. Fun {Read More}