March 2013 archive

Ready to be Blog Inspired?

by | Posted in Ahoy There! | 5 Comments

It’s a blessing to be part of this awesome opportunity to share the love of blogging with other women. To be giving this talk along with such super bloggers like Martine, Jayme and Michelle is an honor. Head over to Martine’s http://www.daintymom.com for more information. We look forward to seeing you there! Read more…

Raising a happy reader (Part 2)

by | Posted in Good Reads, Timmy Steps | 9 Comments

Giselle brought up an interesting point on raising happy readers. Her comment goes, “…while having books around is good, I think it is just as important for them to see their parents read (and enjoy reading).” Spot on, Giselle! While we did grow up in a home full of books, what was key in developing […] Read more…

Tokyo Bubble Tea: What we ate, what we loved

by | Posted in Food Watch, Yummy Eats | 4 Comments

Tokyo Bubble Tea has the best Takoyaki I’ve tasted. (Qualifier: I’ve only tasted takoyaki from mall kiosks.) Takoyaki is a popular Japanese snack — a pan-grilled dumpling with diced octopus. Tokyo Bubble Tea’s Takoyaki is slightly crispy on the outside, warm and chewy on the inside. It’s deliciously tasty and addicting. One order of 8 […] Read more…