Alicia Marie 
This week in tot school we are talking about the FIVE SENSES. I had so many ideas for this theme that I almost finished the lesson plan in about 20 minutes with just ideas that I had used in the past as a preschool teacher. A lot of these activities can serve multiple categories but … Read more
Today I spent some time going through my RSS reader and wanted to share some great posts I came across. *Kristen’s post from ‘We Are THAT Family’ about her second day in Kenya with Compassion International. If you haven’t read it already (which you probably have because her blog is AMAZING… go read it now. … Read more
While I was going through one of my mom’s recipe boxes to find the recipes for Monday’s menu plan I found her recipe for lemon bars. Since I didn’t find the recipes I was looking for I thought I would share this simple dessert with you. These things are so yummy! LEMON BARS 1) Prepare … Read more
Friday Follow celebration is hosted by One 2 Try, Hearts Make Families and Midday Escapades Here’s how YOU can join the celebration: * Link up your blog name and URL using the MckLinky below. Only need to add on one blog to be seen on all the blog hops. * Follow the Friday Follow hostesses listed in the first … Read more
Today I am joining Amy in her “Finer Things Friday” meme at her blog. Today we took our first walk as a family of four. It was chillier than I thought it would be but it was the perfect way to spend the late afternoon. It’s a fine thing when I get to come home … Read more
I now have tickets for both BlogHer and the Relevant Conference. I am so excited to be going to both but sadly have to wait over five months for one and eight months for the other. I surely will talk about both in greater detail as the months go by but just couldn’t wait to … Read more
Today is my mom’s birthday and I miss her. Epilepsy took her away from us. If you would like to donate directly to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago you can go here
My (step)mom dealt with Epilepsy for almost 9 years before being taken away in her sleep on June 17, 2009. In the almost 20 years that she was in my life she taught me a lot. Tomorrow she would have been 54 and in celebration of her life I wanted to share 10 things that … Read more