I’m sitting here staring at the television when I should be getting ready for bed. I’m running a 5K in the morning, actually my very first “official” 5K and I’m feeling a little bit nervous. I’m not so nervous about the distance since 3.1 miles is something I’ve run before and feel comfortable running, but […]
PlanetShoes Get Fit for Fall 6-Week Challenge & My Fitness Goals!
September 22, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
When I turned 40, nearly two years ago, one of the first promises I made to myself was that I would not only make my health a priority, but that I would also focus on improving my overall fitness by challenging myself to achieve some goals that have been lingering in the back of my […]
U.S. Cellular Rewards Program & How to Earn Faster Phone Upgrades
September 22, 2013 · by · 3 Comments
I don’t know about you, but I am always looking for ways to save money and get the best deals for my family. Whether it’s our cable bill or our cell phone bill, every little bit helps, but sometimes it’s easy to forget there could be a way to get a discount. Many times it […]
Disney’s Guest Assistance Card & Upcoming Changes for Guests with Disabilities
September 21, 2013 · by · 1 Comment
Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love all things Disney. From the first time we ever watched The Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh nearly 17 years ago with Cody, to taking several family vacations to the Happiest Place on Earth, Disney brings my entire family joy on many levels. On each of our five […]
Autism and Vaccines Can Be Tricky When the Patient is Eighteen
August 31, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Friday was one of those days where I scheduled several appointments, a couple pretty close together, and hoped that all would go smoothly. I’m happy to report that I’m rather impressed with myself and how the day went even though I hardly sat down (unless you count driving in the car and sitting at appointments […]
Living as a Family with Autism – Sometimes it’s Pretty Wonderful
August 28, 2013 · by · Leave a Comment
Living as a family with autism we’ve had both ups and down, laughter and tears, heartbreak and excitement, but through it all we’ve always been a family living with autism. This wasn’t just a diagnosis given to Cody, it’s shared by his brother, his father, and myself. Whether it’s the tough times when we sometimes get […]
Samsung Galaxy S4 Features – WatchOn App & Swype Keyboard Review
August 23, 2013 · by · 7 Comments
I’ve recently shared that I’m a member of the U.S. Cellular Better Moments Blogger Brigade. When I was asked to join their team as part of this ongoing campaign I knew it was a good fit for me since I’ve been a happy and satisfied customer for many years. Not only that, but I’m also […]
The New England Holocaust Memorial – ‘a beacon of memory and hope’
August 21, 2013 · by · 2 Comments
‘a beacon of memory and hope‘ We recently spent two days in Boston. It was a much needed family getaway and I’m glad we made it happen before summer ended. We packed a lot into our short stay, but there was was one place we visited that meant more to me than all the rest. […]
