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Never give up on the things you believe, whether you want to fly into space or find a cure for disease.  For belief in yourself is where it all begins, when you're alone in the dark or running on mountaintops with the swiftest of winds. If you believe that you can, there will be no room for doubt, whether running the greatest marathon or eating a tub of sauerkraut.  Your goals will be your own, no one else will compare, the race will be yours to win against the tortoise or the hare. For... Read Full Story

There don't seem to be many things that fascinate kids more than animals.  Just watching them run around with boundless energy or simply lounging in the sun are an equal amount of fun.  The first time I took my daughter to the zoo it was like entering a magical kingdom and she couldn't get enough. The monkeys were a big hit.  She could not get enough of them. There was a whole lot of laughter going on and that was coming from all the kids watching, and a few of the monkeys.  My little girl... Read Full Story

Remember as a kid how incredible it felt putting on your skates at the beginning of the season.  The excitement you felt in your belly, anticipating those first few steps out onto the ice.  You could feel the chill in the air, maybe see your breath rise up against the sky. You pulled the laces tight. Real tight.  Sometimes so tight your fingers hurt or the circulation cut off in your feet.  It didn't matter though, it was all worth it.  Those first couple steps out onto the ice.  That was the... Read Full Story

It never fails that every time I smell cotton candy it takes me back to when I was a kid doing somethng absolutely amazing.  It almost always involved a roller coaster or waterfall at some amusement park.  It is clearly one of the most amazing kid landmarks on the journey of life. I'll admit cotton candy isn't the greatest for the teeth.  That shouldn't be too difficult to deal with.  It is great stuff for your kids because I guarantee it makes for an amazing time, a memory not soon forgotten... Read Full Story

Here is some great stuff for kids.  Especially babies! It has been categorically demonstrated time and time again that by physically caring for a newborn baby, in particular holding a baby's head, that physical contact helps promote healthy brain development in the newborn. So, next time that baby is crying, don't be afraid to pick them up, hug them and sing them songs.  You are not only caring for the needs of your child, you could be contributing to the development of a future rocket... Read Full Story

Walking on clouds can be done everyday! During the months of April, September and May! If you hold your head high and smile wide and strong, there is nothing you can't do, nothing can go wrong. Walking on clouds lifts you above everything below, you move faster and stronger and have meaning as you go. Your legs are like wings, sharing the skies with the birds, the most remarkable things are up there, unlike anything you've heard. But to walk on the clouds you must go outside, you have to run... Read Full Story

Recently I mentioned the classic film A Christmas Story as a must see with the kids this holiday season. Last night I stumbled upon another classic that probably should not be missed. If your kids haven't seen it yet, find Home Alone and throw it on. We were watching without remembering much about it because we hadn't seen it in years, as it turns out my little girl loved it. She couldn't stop laughing. Especially when the crooks are going through the house and running into all of the kid's... Read Full Story

My thanks go out today to my friend Babyrocasmama from mylastshredsofsanity.blogspot.com for giving me this great honour. I will indeed cherish it. It's always nice to know you are not necessarily talking to yourself. I now pay it forward to: 1. Elizabeth Channel at threechannels.com 2. Mrs. Stevenson at riastevenson.com aka live, love laugh 3. Tiffney at mysouthernhippiemarriedmomoffourlife.blogspot.com 4. Midwest Mom at midwestmoms.blogspot.com 5. Mama Duck at sandiegomamaduck.blogspot.com... Read Full Story

It is that time of year. As the Holiday season creeps up on to us, the greatest holiday season movie of all time prepares to be shown again and again. A Christmas Story may very well be the best holiday film ever made. Released in 1983, A Christmas Story reveals everything it is to be a kid or a family during the festive season and makes it hilarious all at the same time. If you've seen this movie before you know exactly what I am talking about. If you haven't seen it yet, by Joseph, make... Read Full Story

Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving and didn't get injured while shopping yesterday. I chose to avoid the madness. Just didn't feel like standing in lines for hours. My little girl did manage to receive a great little game that has begun to occupy her for tons of time. I have to say I'm thrilled about it. There is no computer screen to stare at for hours and it actually makes her think. I'm a big supporter or that. The game is called Rush Hour and it is made by Thinkfun. It is basically a... Read Full Story