12in12 challenge / Month 2 / Day 1
Today was Day 1, Month 2 of the 12in12 challenge. February is make and share one photo-a-day. I just finished a month of walking daily, and so today’s photo is of my wet walking boots drying by the fire.
The Virgin Cure – #50bookpledge – book 5
Today I completed book number 5 of the 50 book pledge! Our book club is reading The Virgin Cure by Ami McKay this month. I downloaded it to my e-reader on my tablet for the ability to read on the bus, at the dr.’s office, etc. It was a surprisingly light read for the topic. … Read more
Raising funds & donating hair in loving memory of Nanny – my 8 yr old
*Please visit her Giving Page to make a donation At eight and ten years my children are extraordinarily compassionate for their ages. Our household has supported a lot of campaigns at their wish. When the fundraising info is distributed at school they take the issues at heart very seriously. We have and continue to participate in … Read more
2012: 4 weeks gone by! #12er (12in12 challenge) – Day 28
I want to provide a little update on some personal items. From 2012-01-27 My core values for my life [Joy Equation] For those who don’t know me outside of this little blogosphere, and for some who do, you may not realize that I have been off work, since before my mother’s passing, on sickness leave. … Read more
Here on Earth – a review – #tbr2012 #50bookpledge
This year I have taken on a few challenges to help me meet a few of my goals, as I posted previously one of them is the 2012 To Be Read challenge. I am reading 12 books this year that have been on my to be read shelf(ves) for more than a year. I completed … Read more
United States child care laws and regulations
Knowing a little about child care laws is one of the ways that we can ensure our children are in safe and stimulating environments. As parents, we may not be trained early childhood educators. We may not know what are the best ways for caregivers to promote our children’s progress in their development best. The … Read more