I have been popping out babies since 2009, but have been obsessed with the origin and meanings of names loooong before my loins were to grace a tiny human with his/her own moniker. Something about the history associated with names just fascinates me. For instance, my name is Stephanie. The ... » Learn More about Secret Language Names: Helping Me Read People
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Winners, Vomit, and Bad Drivers
THE WINNER OF THE MICHELLE'S MARK CUSTOM JEWELRY GIVEAWAY IS......... you're doing a drum roll, right? JENIFER BLEVINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I laughed for ten minutes when Rafflecopter spit out her name because it just so happens that Jen has been my BFF since, like, 8th grade. I'm her ... » Learn More about Winners, Vomit, and Bad Drivers
Clueless Like Me: A Jewelry Giveaway!
I see all these fashionable ladies with their beautiful jewelry walking around in their knee-high boots that would come up to my crotch, and I ask myself, "Why are you so afraid to accessorize?!" It's not my fault I'm barely 5'1 and these adorable fall boots swallow me whole. But the jewelry ... » Learn More about Clueless Like Me: A Jewelry Giveaway!
Laying the Right Foundation: Early Childhood Education
I have received compensation for this content as part of an Early Childhood Education promotion for Pittsburgh Public Schools. As I am an educator and the mother of two, I wholeheartedly support and advocate a strong early childhood education program. For more posts and info about Pittsburgh ... » Learn More about Laying the Right Foundation: Early Childhood Education
I Cooked. And No One Died!
The kitchen is not my friend. I try (not often), but any time I attempt a new recipe, anxiety over screwing it up or poisoning my family becomes overwhelming and I opt for take-out. So when I was told that, as part of the Lactaid campaign in which I am participating, I would have to use Lactaid ... » Learn More about I Cooked. And No One Died!