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Canvas People

Have you ever seen a really great photo or painting rendered on canvas? The fact that it’s on canvas just makes it seem nicer. Richer, somehow. We were able to get a family picture 3 or 4 years ago that I really love, and it was mounted on a sturdy backing and...

Pasta Testing

Hey Internets! I got a fun opportunity last week to be part of a contest sponsored by the fine folks at Ronzoni Pasta. They’ve got a line of pasta called Ronzoni Smart Taste which I cooked up and served to all my boys last week. The fun part was doing it as a blind...

One Million Arrows

Do you have a vision for your children to change the world? What do you want your children to be doing with their lives when they’re adults? I don’t mean career-wise. I mean in life. This is a serious question; one that both Hubby and I have considered off...

4 Links, a Freebie, and a Prize

I’ve got some fantastic resources for you today, Internets! Read on: Emma from AccreditedCollegesOnline contacted me this week to share an article she’s proud of. How to Raise a Brilliant, Bilingual Baby: 100 Tips, Tools, & Tricks is exactly what it...

Endeavor Printing

Good Thursday, Internets! Today we have a post from Aleya of Endeavor Printing. Aleya is a mom who started a small printing business with her husband. They’ve worked very hard to create some great services for people. Check out her note at the end of the post...

The Tooth Fairy Almost Made Me Cry

Hubby took the boys and me to a movie this evening, specifically Tooth Fairy starring Dwayne Johnson. Wow. We really enjoyed the story! I knew from the previews to expect humor; I was surprised by the message the movie sent. In the movie, washed-up hockey player Derek...