I was small for my age and rarely smiled at the camera. Not because I was unhappy, but because I didn’t know that little girls were suppose to perform like that I guess. Nobody in my family told me to act dainty. Plus, it was before all the digital screens that show people pictures of...
Melanie Shankle has a new book, The Church of the Small Things. I can’t wait to read it. The trailer is really lovely and features some great pictures from her Gen-X childhood. Shankle is one of my favorite bloggers and writers. I loved her books Nobody’s Cuter Thank You, Sparkly Green...
Lindsay Mattick’s great-grandfather was on his way to fight in World War I when he bought a bear cub he named Winnie. The event inspired author A.A. Milne to create the timeless character Winnie-the-Pooh. Now, Mattick has chronicled the real-life story behind the bear. Mattick, 37, wanted to tell...
In general terms, a feminist is an advocate or supporter of the rights and equality of women. Unfortunately, the term has become a lightning rod for staunch conservatives who see it as synonymous with pro-choice or abortion rights. But, many pro-lifers including yours truly, are advocates for the...
Meet Harriet, the Hairy Fairy. She’s a little doll stuck snug inside the pocket of a pretty satin pillow case. She has quite a life story. Harriet brings tangle-free dreams to help ensure little girls have tangle-free hair. The secret is in the satin, which decreases frizzy hair tangling...
Today, I’m privileged to share with you a wonderful children’s book, “Around the World with Kate & Mack”, from Wycliffe Bible Translators. The book chronicles the adventures of Kate, an M.K. (missonary’s kid) and her mackinaw, Mack, who travel around the globe...
It’s been said that there’s a God-shaped vacuum in each of us that only God can fill. That’s the basic premise of Your Core, a sweet little book by Callie Grant (Illustrations by Missi Jay). I thoroughly enjoyed it and so did my kids. “Your core is your soul on the...
Patron saints for Generation X are covered in this guest review for Catholic.org. There are over 10,000 saints in the Catholic faith. Patron Saints are meant to act as both guardians and sources of comfort for those living today with certain hardships or characteristics. In honor of All Saints Day...
It’s not easy keeping my kids fueled up. They stay so busy with schoolwork and a variety of extracurricular activities and they are always hungry. I’m always worried about their nutrition and whether they’re getting enough of the right stuff. To ease my mind, I depend a lot on...
I received an invitation from Snugg to choose a leather iPad case to review on my blog. I hate doing product reviews, but they had me at leather. So, I chose this apple green leather case that is super, super nice. The Snugg makes me not hate product reviews, probably because I really, really like...
Remember when women wore beautiful dresses? So, this post is for people who love vintage clothing and dresses from bygone eras. Think: Roaring 20s, Frolicking 40s, Fabulous 50s, Swinging 60s — even the Turbulent 30s. Think: Your mother’s coming of age and your grandmother’s...
Jen’s First Day with Malibu from Jennifer James on Vimeo. Last Thursday, I picked up a brand new Chevy Malibu from an Oklahoma Chevy dealer. I’ll be driving it for a month and blogging about my experience. Here is a video of my adventure, which I made using a Flip Camera provided to me...
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