Here's to the Forgotten Dads. The ones who created a child, and then had to say goodbye. The Dads who heard that they were a Father, and who were excited, nervous, in love... ...and then panicked, bargained, and whose hearts were broken. Here's to the Forgotten Dads. The ones who helped to clean up the... Continue Reading →
International Baby Lost Mama Day
United in grief, we find love and strength International Babylost Mother's DayMay 2, 2010It was Thanksgiving morning, 1994, that I woke up to the voice of my Mother in our living room. I had thought it was my aunt at first--my mother wasn't supposed to be home. She and my father had gone to the... Continue Reading →
Splaff Flopps Review
Question: what does a tire, a bike tube, and a shoe knife all have in common? Answer: flip flops. Yes, that's what I said. Flip flops and end tables, mirrors, sandals, belts, wallets, and bags, to be exact. Splaff Flopps is a company based in Baja, California that's been around since 1997. They were birthed... Continue Reading →
Pro-Tech-Skin Review and Giveaway
My husband, Ron, works with his hands a lot. He's either doing carpentry or artwork (you can check out a sample of the artwork at http://eastfineart.com/), so he's constantly dirty-ing, scraping, and drying out his hands. When Atsko sent me a jar of their Pro-Tech-Skin to review, he was thrilled! The product is made entirely... Continue Reading →
Amabella Chocolats Review and Giveaway
One of my husband's first loves is chocolate. I don't know who came up with the idea that chocolate is only a comforting, craved after thing for women, because he would probably spend all day eating it if he could--and he's definitely a manly man. When I told him that Amabella Chocolats was sending me... Continue Reading →
Father’s Day Event
Let's face it: Mommies aren't created without a Daddy being created, too. Both of our existences are dependent upon each other, for better or for worse. I love being a mama. It is the most joyous, exhilarating, and interesting thing that's ever come upon me. Thankfully, my baby-daddy is in the picture and loves ever... Continue Reading →