A Bumpy Start to School

First day of school 2014

School started on Wednesday, but it hasn't been as smooth as I'd hoped it would be. Honestly, this has probably been one of the hardest back-to-school weeks we've endured. The week started with me … [Continue reading...]



Back To School Time!

School supplies from Staples

We're now less than a week away from school starting, which has everyone in this house excited. Yes, even the kids. Summer camps are over, and this week they've been tortured with having to entertain … [Continue reading...]



Review: Guardians of the Galaxy – Bring the Kids?

Gamora and Quill

It's no secret that we've loved just about every Marvel movie that has been released in the last several years. We're a family of geeks, and Marvel and Disney are two of our favorite fandoms. (Along … [Continue reading...]



On Ten Years of BlogHer and Blogging

BlogHer 2014

I just got home from BlogHer '14 in San Jose, California, which was the 10th anniversary of the BlogHer conference. Ten years - that's like at least 30 in internet years. Maybe 50. Either way, it … [Continue reading...]



Finding My Motivation with runDisney

My motivation for staying in shape has been lacking so far this summer. I was hoping that the longer days and relaxed schedule would result in finding more time to work out, but it hasn't happened so … [Continue reading...]



A Super Fourth

Captain America in the Hilliard parade

I love three-day weekends, even if they seem to go by as quickly as the standard two-day weekends. We didn't have a lot planned for the weekend, which made it even more relaxing. Thursday night was … [Continue reading...]



That Time We Visited Metropolis, Illinois for Superman

Scary bridge over the Ohio river

It's been awhile, hasn't it? Ever have those times when you have a lot going on, and your head is just full of things to say, but you have no ability to get it all out? That's been most of June for … [Continue reading...]