Streaming TV for Kids with Kidoodle.TV

At least once a week, we find ourselves in a situation where one or both kids must sit somewhere boring and wait quietly. Sometimes it's for an appointment, sometimes it's while we take one to … [Continue reading...]



Not So Sick (But Possibly Sick of Math)

Clearly not sick

Yesterday just after lunch, the phone rang and I recognized the elementary school's phone number immediately. I answered and one of Cordy's teachers was on the other end, telling me that Cordy was … [Continue reading...]



Keeping Myself Moving

Since the start of 2014, I've been making an effort to exercise more again. I was a bit delayed with that goal due to my shoulder injury, but now that physical therapy has started, there's no excuse … [Continue reading...]



Even An Optometrist Appointment Has Drama

Trying on glasses

Last week, I took Cordy and Mira to their first optometrist appointments. I know, I should have scheduled eye appointments long before now. But Cordy has only recently reached a point where she … [Continue reading...]



Castaway Bay: Escape Winter Without Leaving Ohio

Castaway Bay pirate ship

Are you done with Winter? I'm a person who loves snow, but even I have my limits. The dry skin, the constant cold, slipping on the ice, dreading leaving my warm blankets each morning when the alarm … [Continue reading...]



The Ongoing Shoulder Saga, Episode IV (A New Hope?)

SIRVA diagnosis

Earlier this week, I had my first visit with an orthopedic specialist to examine my shoulder. It's been over a month since I received my flu shot, and going into the visit, I wondered if it was even … [Continue reading...]



Suave Professionals® New Moroccan Oil Body Care Line (Review)

Suave Professional Moroccan Oil

This winter is killing my skin. I've got dry skin to begin with, but the extra cold, and extra dry, air we've had this year has left me a dry, flaky, itchy mess. (I know, so attractive, right?) The … [Continue reading...]