Not Everyone's Mama

The other day I told you all about Built Of Barnood, the Somerhalder brothers joint venture to create things out of reclaimed old wood with part of the proceeds going to benefit Ian Somerhalder’s IS Foundation. I also told you I couldn’t wait to see their Earth Day promotion! Well, it’s here, with free shipping to boot! Very cool! I am loving that green and can’t wait to see it next to my yellow one when it gets here. Along with this being an awesome cross at a great... (more...)

Did you read that? Let me shout it from the rooftops! I took 4 kids to the dentist yesterday and we walked out all in one piece (an amazing feat all on its own) and with not one cavity between their 4 mouths (a miracle). I’ll tell you, their is nothing, besides maybe childbirth, that wears me out like taking all 4 of my angels to their teeth doctor. For real. If you are new to reading my blog, my kids are 13, 8, 5, and 3. The 13 had taken his ADHD meds in the morning so he was the only one... (more...)

Just a little bit. I hope everyone in this massive storm’s path stays safe! You are all in my thoughts and prayers! Love from Iowa AKPC_IDS += "16089,";Popularity: 3% [?]Read these too:No Related Posts Read More →

A black cat crossed my path. Not just any black cat, Midnight, my brother’s slightly large, yes he is on diet food, no it doesn’t make any difference, and he is still such a sweet kitty, black cat. He had too. My brother’s family is on vacation. Can’t let the poor cat starve because of superstition. It’s ok. I’ll throw a little salt over my shoulder when I make supper tonight. For Mr Midnight: Have you broken any superstitions today? AKPC_IDS += "16085,";Popularity:... (more...)

Disney is hosting an Earth Month event, the Disney Kids and Nature Celebration, April 12-14 in Orlando – and among other things, will be addressing the relationship between kids and nature today. Lucky ducks that they are, my brother and his family are there right now! How connected are our kids to nature? Trips to the zoo, collecting autumn leaves, reading Ranger Rick – sound like memories from your childhood? If you’re like me, then yes, they do. But here’s a question: do they sound... (more...)

I was flipping through Flipboard, like I do all the time when I have a few minutes to spare,and I started thinking about how more and more giveaways are getting more and more ridiculous. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good giveaway, like all of you. I’ve had some good giveaways. I have stopped doing them for the time being because a) I had a few sponsors not follow through on delivering prizes and b) it just started taking up way too much time. This is what I mean: The ones where... (more...)

copyright Dixie Allen Hey PR reps! I have not gotten a lot of Earth Day PR requests this year to date and I’d love some! I always will post for a charity without compensation (monetary or otherwise), year round. I also will post for businesses right now who have a product where most of the proceeds are going to charity. I’d love to get some Earth Day articles started, I will just start running them all under the tag green so they can be found year round. (Let’s face it, Earth... (more...)

*Mother’s Day Gift Idea* Built Of Barnwood There are not a lot of celebs who fight for the environment like Ian Somerhalder does. And it turns out that passion flows through the Somerhalder family. Meet the Somerhalder brothers. All photos from Built of Barnwood Bob and Ian Somerhalder What is BOB? BOB is a collaborative effort between two multi talented brothers. Built of Barnwood is based in the charming coastal town of Bay St Louis Mississippi. They are focusing on reclaiming, recycling... (more...)