A few weeks ago, I transported my family back in time to the world of marionettes through a performance of the well-known fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, Hansel and Gretel (Hänsel und Grete). Marionette is the proper name for a puppet controlled from above via wires or strings. I have found … Read more
Iron is an essential nutrient, but sadly most kids in the US, and worldwide, are still not getting enough. According to WHO (World Health Organization) iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. It’s not just enough to eat enough foods rich in iron but how you consume your iron is important. … Read more
This is a repost, you can find the original post here. I have referenced before how I had wonderful dreams of surprising my husband with some sort of cute way to say “I’m pregnant” but instead came back from a doctor’s appointment saying the words “I’m pregnant” followed by “They can’t find a heartbeat”. This has been … Read more
I have a friend problem. You wouldn’t think so since I have over 650 friends on Facebook, but I do. You see, on most days, I feel like I have no friends. On these days I can’t remember the last time someone called or emailed to check in on me. It feels like it has … Read more
The Lake Highlands Area Early Childhood PTA is an organization that is near and dear to my heart. It is a group of families in my area of Dallas with young children as the common bond. We have an extremely active Facebook page and community events as well as age-based playgroups and adult interest groups. … Read more
****Check out our Acute Care Giveaway going on TODAY***** I won an Instagram giveaway for the Rodan + Fields ACUTE CARE. I really didn’t know what I was winning, but anytime I see “comment and win” I usually do it. My Facebook friend, Mindee Haas, has been promoting her Rodan + Fields business for quite … Read more
Can you say flax? You should on a weekly basis… Considered one of the world’s healthiest foods; from pre-pregnancy to birth, breastfeeding, to the kid’s diet; for the health of aging parents and energy needed for parents in general; everyone can benefit by adding flaxseed to their diet on a daily basis. Not only is … Read more
Need a break from all the Ebola scare, storm stealing your power, traffic extra horrendous today……Yes, tough week in Dallas!!! Take a break, with us, tomorrow, at the BEST festival right here in Lake Highlands Town Center Oktoberfest 2014…. As an American, I only thought of Oktoberfest as being completely touristy. Well, it is touristy, … Read more
I have never been great about keeping up with current events. I don’t like to surround myself with too much negativity, and I find that so many news sources are geared towards fear mongering or celebrity gossip or sports history. Additionally, I found following the lives of others didn’t make me feel great about my … Read more