Over the course of your life you develop numerous friendships. Family friends, elementary school friends, high school friends, college friends, work friends, neighborhood friends, parenting friends, and the list goes on and on. In recent years the use of Facebook has become a way to rekindle friendships that fell to the way side or even igniteContinue reading “Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
Author Archives: Robyn Caruso
There’s Room for More
Stepping outside of my comfort zone has NeVeR come easy. Until I was in my 20’s the list of foods I would eat was limited to say the least and to this day I shock people when I tell them I only lasted 2 nights away at college. In 3 days my parents moved meContinue reading “There’s Room for More”
Sweet Beginnings
I always have a hard time getting back into the SwInG of things once Christmas and New Years are over. I get so wrapped up in preparing for the holidays that when they are finally over I find myself without any motivation to start anything else. To make matters worse I keep hearing about everyoneContinue reading “Sweet Beginnings”
Rely on Friends to LIVE IT!
Last Friday I made my 9 day promise to be a more patient mommy and not “LoSe It” when things get out of control. Within 3 hours of the post going up I was already struggling to keep my cool when my kids seemed to be on an all out crusade to do the oppositeContinue reading “Rely on Friends to LIVE IT!”
Easy Black Bean Party Dip
Need a new idea for a dip/appetizer for your Holiday parties? You MuSt try this one! It is so EaSy to make and is always a crowd pleaser! 1 can shoe peg corn 2 cans black beans – drained 1 bunch green onions (scallions) – chopped fine 1/2 cup red onion – chopped fine 1 medium green pepperContinue reading “Easy Black Bean Party Dip”
Smile at a Stranger
Last week my friend Anne lost her husband after a tough BaTtLe with cancer. They had just celebrated their son’s first birthday and through it all Anne managed to stay upbeat, positive, and grateful for their time together as a family. The night before her husband passed she wrote, “Hug your loved ones and smileContinue reading “Smile at a Stranger”
Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees
{Subscribers–if your email link did not work today, we apologize. Tomorrow it should be back up and running!} Our family is planning a BiG trip to Disneyworld this summer! It will be the first visit for both of my children and we can’t wait to see the excitement on their faces as they meet their favorites…TinkerbellContinue reading “Money Doesn’t Grow On Trees”
St. Nicholas Day
Four years ago when my son was a baby, I started a TrAdItIoN that families around the world have been doing for ages. December 6th is the celebration of St. Nicholas Day. St. Nicholas was known for his GeNeRoSiTy to those in need and his love for children. In many European countries, on December 5th,Continue reading “St. Nicholas Day”
Handprint Memories
I try to do a handprint/footprint project with my kids for each HoLiDaY or SeAsOn. I started them shortly after my son turned one and have continued since. It is FuN to look back and see how their hands and feet have grown and the projects make great decorations and gifts. You can find tonsContinue reading “Handprint Memories”
Put On Your Big Girl Panties And Deal With It
Growing up I was extremely lucky as far as my weight was concerned. I was able to eat whatever I wanted and whenever I wanted and never gained a pound. I didn’t worry about my clothes fitting and I didn’t think twice about wearing a bikini to the beach. By age 25 I got married,Continue reading “Put On Your Big Girl Panties And Deal With It”
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