1st Annual Happy Child Happy Smile Toy Drive

It has long been a dream of mine to hold a toy drive for children who are less fortunate. Well, this year my dream finally became a reality.

Our Superman Themed Holiday Card

Every year around the month of November I ask myself the same question: "what are we doing for our holiday card this year?"

After doing some research and looking for inspiration, this is what I came up with...

Three Legitimate Fears

I kick started this website with The 52 Things My Ositos Should Know About Their Mami-Bear Series back in August of this year. Here is No. 2: Describe 3 Legitimate Fears and Why You Have Them. 

Five Ways We Can Keep Nelson Mandela's Legacy Alive

On Thursday, December 5, 2013,  we lost one of the most remarkable, iconic souls the world has ever known. His name was Nelson Mandela and the world is a better place because he was in it.

A Family that Dresses Up Together, Stays to Together: Halloween 2013

Once upon a time, there were Six Little Osos who decided to dress up as Scarecrows....

Three Things I'm Reminded of by Paul Walker's Death

Death is never an easy subject to deal with no matter how you see it. It's no easier to deal with whether it be sudden or dreadfully anticipated by a terminal illness. It even has a way of impacting you when you've never actually met the person who's died. Case in point: Paul Walker's untimely death this past weekend.

Operation: Save the Trees and Fill a Need

About a month ago I received a note from JB's teacher asking parents for donations of copy paper. My first thought was: "I wonder if she'll accept recycled paper?"

Thanksgiving Away from Home

This year we decided to do things a little different. Because who doesn't like a challenge, right? Exactly. So, we decided to spend our Thanksgiving Holiday up in the cold, snowy mountains of The Poconos.  I didn't want to sacrifice the tradition of cooking Thanksgiving Dinner for my family so we agreed that I would do so at our new destination. I know, I know! What was I thinking? Bless my heart because the truth is - I wasn't thinking. Hindsight is always 20/20, I tell you.