Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease. It is a rare genetic disorder that most commonly causes bones to break easily. Every May 6th, thousands of people all over the world proudly wear yellow to bring awareness of the amazing individuals who live with the disorder. Individuals like my son […]
Now that Mother’s Day is behind us, it’s time to celebrate the fathers with father’s day gifts they’ll love. From our dads to our stepfathers, to the father of our children and even to those men who Hallmark thoughtfully says, “You’re like a father to me” men — we will celebrate all of these fathers on Father’s […]
Yes, there are OTHER things happening in December aside from the holidays. Birthdays, for example, also happen this time of year. Here are a few things we “December Birthdays” would like everyone to know: 1. Sorry about the Christmas wrapping paper. I didn’t have anything else. Huh? I have Christmas paper in July, but I’m not going to […]
Are you sick of it yet? The random candy wrappers found in odd places. The sugar-induced comas. The whining and negotiating for a piece of candy every hour. Or worse, the temptation to dig through your child’s candy stash in order to feed the sweet cravings at night. Let’s relieve ourselves from this sugar mayhem […]
On April 27th I had the honor of taking pictures for the Tampa Bay Autism Speaks Walk. Another local photographer asked if anyone would be able to do it, and without a second thought, I volunteered. My thought was, ‘my son is autistic so I should just do this’ It has now been a few […]
Valentine’s Day is sneaking upon us! Whether you would like to celebrate the day of love with your kids or you just don’t have a babysitter available, finding kid-friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay is a must. When dinner and a date involve kids, my favorite attempt at having a good experience is finding a restaurant […]
On Mother’s day, my kids’ eyes sparkle when they give me macaroni necklaces and glitter-heavy cards. They don’t see the mess they leave behind in the kitchen after they make me breakfast. Yet their faces beam when they bring buttery toast and coffee to me. Three pairs of hands tickle me awake on Mother’s Day, […]
BOO’ing has become a tradition in our household. It started a few years ago when I found the idea on Pinterest. It is a simple concept and a way to just surprise others and have a little holiday fun! So, what is BOO’ing? BOO’ing is like a “Secret Santa” for Halloween. It is also called “The […]
This cooking challenge may sound like the premise for a network reality show: Devise a kid-friendly Thanksgiving dinner that accommodates dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free guests. (Oh, and make sure it meets Thanksgiving dinner expectations for flair and flavor!) If you’re already a Paleo Pro, please comment on my post below. I’m a […]
What mom really wants this Mother’s Day. Hint hint, it’s not flowers! I’m a huge fan of the adage “it is better to give than to receive”. Every kid everywhere should be making something special for their mothers on this day. It is far better for them to learn the gift of giving especially when […]