January 31st.  31 Days. 31 Days of Poetry. Day 31. During the month of January, I’ve offered 31 little poems to you that are appropriate to read with/to children, discuss with children and share with children.  I selected poets from around the world.  Each poem has a thought or theme, conveyed by its poet.  Each poem can be interpreted by [...]

Mom Fashion Deal of the Day: Old Navy’s Sequin-Stripe Cardigan. I promised I was going to give a deal of the day every Monday in the fashion/beauty world for moms… well, here’s one for you today! Old Navy.  Sequin-Stripe Cardigan.  Trendy.  AND AFFORDABLE! So this is why I have deemed this a Deal of the Day… It’s $9.97. Not only [...]

I don’t think I’ve ever given anyone the impression that I rock in the kitchen. In fact, I’ve even written about how I’m just not a natural when it comes to cooking. Like, one time when I tried to boil spaghetti, this happened: Remember? I didn’t really care too much about my skills (or lack thereof) in the kitchen until [...]

Today is a very, very special day.  Today, 9 years ago, Ryder was born.  It would take 8 weeks or so before we would meet Ryder and hold her and hug her… and she would romp into our hearts at first glance… but today is the day she was born! Rydie is a perfect little girl.  She always has been.  [...]

Yeah… they don’t mix. Henry was “napping” and seemed a bit too quiet for me because I knew he wasn’t asleep yet. I was in the shower and just “had a feeling.” I screamed down to Matt to go check on Henry… The next thing I know, Matt brought Henry into the bathroom and asked me, “Did you leave the [...]

Sometimes it’s all about finding that really great deal. And then sometimes it’s all about finding some really great items. And then even more, sometimes you can get lucky and find both – a great deal and a great item. I have a lot of fun trying to find really wonderful deals on fashion items that I will wear all [...]

Children contemplate death with many emotions… fear, dread, curiosity, worry, sadness, helplessness.  Poets have pondered death, too, and there is no shortage of poems that address death and the wide range of emotions it brings to us.  20th century Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai gives us a beautiful little poem, MY FATHER, in which death has not robbed the world of [...]

Anyone who knows me knows that I love words.  I love reading them, using them, sharing them, writing them, feeling them.  I’m never at a loss for words.  Words are our great gifts. Words are the most powerful tools we have on Earth… and they are there for us to use. I loved teaching my own children about books and [...]

One of my girlfriend’s who is pregnant emailed me last week saying, “Audrey, you never talk about maternity wear!” She definitely called me out. And she was definitely right. So today… I’m talking MATERNITY! With the Superbowl a WEEK AWAY, I wanted to show you some really cool Steelers and Packers tees that you can get at Motherhood Maternity. More [...]

Children love to have friends… and to be a friend.  A big part of a child’s life is friendship.  Friends socialize us in our worlds in ways different from family, and children learn this early.  Children talk about their best friends in ethereal terms, like friends are gifts from heaven.  Poets have recognized this bond of friendship, but one of [...]