by Marie on January 12, 2009
I first wrote about “The Purpose of Play” and kid’s creativity when I was a guest mom at Design Mom last April. I feel it’s so important and am a huge advocate for children and enhancing their creativity, that I’m re-posting this video by Sir Ken Robinson (first seen at Bella Dia). It’s a little [...]
by Marie on January 2, 2009

Today marks the start of my Family’s Biggest Loser Competition! I’m heading up this year’s competition as I’m in dire need for it to happen. I’ve got the unwanted, flabby, extra, Holiday/baby weight that just won’t come off (or maybe it’s just my lack of healthy eating and exercise holding me back?!)
Here’s our Family RULES [...]
by Marie on December 27, 2008

I just learned about this great charity called Soles 4 Souls. By donating $5, 2 pairs of shoes are given to someone in need. They’re pushing for 50,000 pairs of shoes in 50 days and there’s only a few days left, so let’s help them along. I just donated using my Paypal account, super quick [...]
by Marie on December 22, 2008

This February, I’ll be kickin’ it in Nashville for Blissdom ‘09. It’s THE place for fun, friends, and fabulous blogging for women. I need a weekend away, you need a weekend away, let’s meet up at Blissdom!
I’m on the ticket to speak at this fabulous event, excited to be joined by amazing women bloggers that [...]
by Marie on December 18, 2008

Come take a poll over at Blissful Kids to see what toys your kids are wishing for that you may have played with as a youngster. Maybe Care Bears or Transformers?
by Marie on December 12, 2008

WEEK OF TREATS – DAY 5
To finish up this Week of Treats, I’m linking to some wonderful treats around blogland. Here I made my friend Pamela’s Toffee that is to DIE for (pictured below). I’ve eaten almost half the pan by myself, no joke! I’d never made toffee before and surprised at how easy it [...]
by Marie on December 9, 2008

Thanks to The Lil’ Peanut Patch, I’m their Marvelous Mommy this week. I don’t know about marvelous, but I am a Mommy! Come read my interview and see what my kids are into right now.
by Marie on November 20, 2008

Tomorrow, Friday, starts off the weekend of fabulous Handmade shopping over at Tom & Lucy’s Art Shoppe. I’ve been busy working to get it all set up with my great friend and partner, Pamela. It’s been pretty crazy managing a boutique, I’ve normally only been a vendor at boutiques before. It’s much different on the [...]
by Marie on November 13, 2008

Are you ready? What else is there to buy? What item am I missing out on? I try to get my shopping done early, but there always seems to be one or two presents I get last minute.
Here’s a few projects & shops to prep us for the upcoming Holidays!
12 projects for a more peaceful [...]
by Marie on November 9, 2008
This last weekend, I was lucky enough to attended Startup Princess Academy. Kelly, the founder, began Startup Princess to help other women entrepreneurs grow their business and make their wishes come true. We’ll, I was granted many wishes from some fabulous Fairy Godmothers. Here’s some of the fantastic ladies that presented about Online Marketing.
Holly Buchanan [...]