What Did We Forget
Tomorrow, as we close a long chapter on our lives, I can’t help but wonder what did we forget? Tomorrow, she graduates from High School. Did we remember to teach her to: Wear your seat belt Make good choices Park Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
It’s a Toss Up
Let’s be honest. When your kids go and accomplish something that you also were able to do, it’s a toss up but you’re probably more proud of them and their accomplishment. After all, you’ve been there, done that. Then, you Read More …
Then There Were Three
Things sometimes are not the same as usual, like when one of your children (or close friends) aren’t there to participate. All weekend, we were missing one of the kids and then, there were three again and everything seemed right Read More …
Healthy is Not Fast Food
Today, more than ever I was reminded that living healthy is not fast food, or at least, it isn’t meant to be modeled after fast food. Dieting and staying healthy is not fast food dining… we all know that, but Read More …
Not You, Too
Remember yesterday, when I was wondering why Dunkin Donuts could jump on the Groupon band wagon? Well, today I said, “oh, no not you, too Domino’s.” $10 for $20 gift cards. I really don’t get it. Maybe it is a Read More …
The Groupon Problem
The Groupon Problem as I am calling it – for the companies and brands who use this form of marketing – is becoming worse. I fear that it is making more of an economic statement than I hope it is…is Read More …
The Grocery Store Blitz
There is this little challenge that I call The Grocery Store Blitz. It is just one of my self-imposed attempts to do more in a little bit of time, accomplishing everything on my list with very little room for margin Read More …
Start With Research
When making big decisions, sometimes we just throw caution to the wind. (Like booking a trip to Europe with just 30 days before you depart.) Other times, we take referrals and advice. It is usually best however, to start with Read More …
An Overnight Success
Sometimes, it seems like someone just comes out of nowhere and they are an overnight success. Just like that. Boom. Discovered. No matter that they studied their craft from the age of 3. No matter that they practiced and tried Read More …
Cute, But…
How often have you looked at something, or – let’s face it – someone and thought, wow, cute, but… I can’t raise a puppy; believe me, I tried. How many strappy sandals do you need; other than one pair black, Read More …