How Do You Share the Easter Message With Your Kids?
April 8, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Children, Faith, Read These!
Pin itEach year, around this time, I start seeing the bunny- and egg- themed trinkets in the stores, along with the pastel candy wrappers. Why, oh, why does candy have to be a major focus of each and every major holiday?! I know it’s just to derail my efforts at staying in shape! Anyway, with [...]
Brown-Eyed Girl | Wordless Wednesday
March 30, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin it See my other Wordless Wednesday posts here, and share more Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom
Would You Give Your Teen a Debit Card? Check out PASS from American Express
March 27, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Children, Family, Read These!
Pin it*Keep reading to see how to get an extra $25, FREE! * My philosophy of parenting resembles my philosophy for life. Be realistic and honest Educate yourself; know the risks and rewards of behavior Take responsibility for your actions Always love and honor God and others So, in talking about money with my kids, [...]
Embracing Autistic Friends: A Teachable Moment at Disney World
March 27, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itAutism affects 1 in 110 children, 1 in 70 boys.* Chances are that your children know at least one friend with autism, and you know another parent with an autistic child. While we were at Disney World last week, we shared a lunch table with a lovely mom and daughter, since the place was [...]
We Partied with Jake and the Neverland Pirates!
March 22, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Disney, Family, Photography, Read These!, Travel
Pin itIf you haven’t seen the new show on Disney Jr (formerly Playhouse Disney), Jake and the Neverland Pirates… well, where have you been? We had the chance at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration to attend a private party on the Hollywood Studios inside the Lights, Motors, Action! stunt show stage… with special guests from [...]
In Photos: Disney Social Media Moms, Day 1
March 18, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Conferences, Disney, Fun, Photography, Read These!
Pin itHere are the photos from our first day at Disney World in Orlando. We’re so thankful to be here with the Disney Social Media Moms Conference, where I’m learning about social media, and having a blast with my family! Disclosure: As a part of the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, I am receiving complimentary [...]
Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas Perform Live: Disney World Flashback
March 14, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Conferences, Disney, Read These!, Social Media, Travel
Pin itAs we’re gearing up for the 2011 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at Walt Disney World in Orlando, I went back and watched some of my video footage from last year’s conference. I found a gem that I neglected to post! On the last night of the celebration, We were treated to an amazing [...]
On the Creative Naming of Dinner, or “Fish Balls!”
March 7, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Cooking & Recipes, Family, Read These!
Pin itYesterday, I went to the Grocery Store, and paid $103 for $233 worth of food. Yay me! I love coupons. But anyway, enough bragging. I came home with my haul, and put it away promptly. My husband was at a rehearsal for his Middle School Band. Yes, he listens to squeaky clarinets for a [...]
Summer Camp Planning Already? You Bet!
March 7, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itI’ve been working feverishly on my listing of Summer Camps in Boone, NC, and beside some strange formatting issues on the page, it’s a comprehensive listing of all the summer camps around my area. As I was putting together the list, I found myself wanting to enroll my children in EVERY ONE! (With the [...]
Finally Retiring THE Outfit, Yes That One
February 28, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itToday, I’m opening up the Blog Time Machine, and resurrecting this post from 2007. Reading it this morning, I was taken aback with nostalgia, as Hip Chick is now 10! Today I held an impromptu retirement ceremony. There were no guests, no speeches, no refreshments or parties afterward. The objects had fulfilled their duties [...]
Wordless Wednesday: Bride of FrankenStylist
February 22, 2011 by Sarah
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Pin itBOO! {Evil laughing} Shared with 5 Minutes for Mom, Divine Miss Mommy, Dear Crissy, Life With Lisa, Resourceful Mommy
Worldless Wednesday: Praying for a Friend
February 16, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Friends, Photography, Read These!
Pin itThis is my friend Amy and me at the Blissdom Conference. I’m praying for her today… nothing urgent, just because. Are you praying for anyone specific today? Shared with 5 Minutes for Mom, Dear Crissy, Divine Miss Mommy
More to Love on Disney Jr, with Jake and the Neverland Pirates!
February 9, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Children, Disney, Family, Read These!
Pin it For the last 10 years (well, 8…. my oldest daughter didn’t watch TV until my second was born…), Playhouse Disney has been a part of our household. We used to watch Bear in the Big Blue House, rest his soul, and we still sing the “Clean Up the House” song. Bear moved over [...]
The Blissdom Recaps I Wish I’d Written
January 30, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Conferences, Photography, Read These!
Pin itI’m not very good at conference recaps. I have all these ideas swimming around in my head during conferences. I take notes, even. But somehow, when I get back the rush of daily responsibilities, plus the piled up work I didn’t get to while I was gone choke out my ability to type out [...]
On Girl Bullies & Redeemed Friendships
January 24, 2011 by Sarah
Filed under Children, Family, Read These!
Pin itI am so pleased to introduce guest blogger, Abby from Dear Abby Leigh. If you haven’t met this woman- full of such grace and openness, you can follow her on Twitter at @dearabbyleigh. I asked on Twitter the other day if anyone had experience with girl-bullying growing up. If there is one thing that [...]
