Hey crafters!
Parenting magazine is looking for fun, modern kid crafts to feature in our Halloween and Christmas issues. Got a never-been-published, original holiday craft? We want to see it! Send a snapshot of it to crafts@parenting.com. If your craft is selected, we’ll print it in the magazine and give you and your blog (if you have one) credit. Be sure to include your name, hometown and phone number in your e-mail to us so we can contact you about the instructions. The deadline is May 2nd.
As a Lifestyle Editor with Parenting magazine. With that said, my blog posts will probably slow down a bit, but do not fear, I will add new posts as much as possible.
Wish me luck!
TUESDAY: HOME DECOR
My parents often say that I was born in the wrong era. I agree – I’m a 60′s/70′s hippie girl all the way. I love the bold, fun colors and the sense of freedom that those decades (and these walls) personify. My ultimate style is a combo of the mid-century modern vibe with a touch of 60′s and 70′s retro boldness.
How would you describe your design style?
MONDAY: HIP MAMA
For the next few weekends, I’m going to be spending every Saturday morning at the soccer field.
Kai’s preschool league is just four teams, where the coaches are on the field and there are no goalies.
Kai loves it. In fact, he’s the team superstar. This weekend, he scored seven goals and last weekend he scored six goals. He rocks. The first game the coach sat him out to give the other kids a chance to score.
Here are some pics of his game this weekend – they spelled his name wrong on the jersey – they are fixing it for this weekend.
They spelled his name wrong. We're getting a new jersey next week! 
7 goals!
Posted in Hip mama
Tagged preschool soccer, soccer 4 year olds, soccer mom, soccer superstar
FRIDAY: RANDOM
Hey guys, sorry, I’ve been busy all week and haven’t been able to post. I’m super busy today too … but I did want to post something. So, here it goes …
I love Lady Gaga’s style. Her music – sometimes isn’t my favorite – it’s a bit to poppy. But her looks – love them. Their creative, thought-provoking and inspiring. I’d love to wear some of them – except, where would I wear them? Kai’s soccer game tomorrow? Prob not. ha!
Do you like her? Do you like her style? Do you like her music?
MONDAY: HIP MAMA
(I didn’t take pics this weekend and of his play-dates, but so, I hope you enjoy this one of him taken at the beach a few weeks ago.)
This weekend, Kai had two play-dates – one with his life-long friend Charlie and one with his school friend Tyler. This is the first time Tyler’s mom and I set up a play-date together and I’m so glad we did.
To help build the boys’ confidence at school, both Tyler’s mom and I thought it be a good idea to get them together. If you build bonds outside of school, then the school experience can only enhance. The kids hopefully will then want to go to school – and if they want to go to school then they will be more likely perform better. It means a lot to me for Kai to enjoy school so he can succeed. Sure, some may call me a helicopter mom, but I really believe it’s important to think about these things, especially at an early age because this is when the foundation begins.
FRIDAY: RANDOM
My company, Bonnier Corp., is putting on a 5K tomorrow and I signed up to do it. Gulp! I decided to run it 2.5 weeks ago. I thought I’d be like Nike and Just Do It! Now, I feel that I am physically fit. I workout 2-4 times a week on my lunch break.
So, instead of taking my regular class on my lunch break I decided to run the treadmill to see if I could physically run the 3.16 miles. And I did. No sweat (well, I did technically sweat, but you know what I mean.)
But the problem is: I’ve never run outside before. I mean I was a kid I ran on the track during gym, but that’s the extent of it. So tomorrow is going to be a whole new experience for me. Wish me luck – I plan on running the whole thing!
Have you ever run a 5K before? Any tips? I’m going to need them.
Posted in Natural living, Random
Tagged 3.16 miles, 5K, Bonnier Corp., running a 5K for the first time
THURSDAY: DREAM VACAYS
Last week, Alex and I watched Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief and since then I’ve been enamored with Ancient Greece – it’s mythology, architecture and even clothes. (Toga party, anyone?)
I’ve never been to Athens – but it’s on my bucket list. I mean, these structures date back to the fifth century BC. The history within each of these stones – well, it’s awe-inspiring.
What’s your favorite ancient city?
Posted in Travel adventures
Tagged ancient greece, Athens, percy jackson and the lightening thief
WEDNESDAY: NATURAL LIVING
Disclaimer: I am not a distributer of Juice Plus. I just like it!
When Kai was about six months old, his doctor was telling us about Juice Plus. He suggested that we add it to his milk, which we did. Kai has been taking the stuff since he was a baby — and RARELY gets sick. I don’t think he has been sick this whole year.
What is it? Let me just tell ya: It helps you bridge the gap between the 7 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables. This is taken from JuicePlus.com: Juice Plus+® is whole food based nutrition, including juice powder concentrates from 17 different fruits, vegetables and grains. Each ingredient is specially selected to provide a broad range of nutritional benefits.
So, basically it’s a super-duper fruit and veggie-laced vitamin. I’m about to start to take them myself. I’ll let you know if I feel any different.
Talk to ya guys tomorrow!
TUESDAY: ART
There is something edgy about polaroids. I’m not sure if it’s because of its retro quality or because it’s so raw – there are no retakes – what you get is what you get. Whatever it is, I love it. Don’t you?
