Today was our first round of coaching for the Tulsa Entrepreneur Spirit Award contest.  It was so great to get constructive criticism from a group of professionals to enhance our business plan and presentation for the next round.
We had to watch a video of our last presentation while they critiqued our delivery.  I hate watching myself on [...]

Avery asked me last night why she had to make new friends at her new school. She starts kindergarten in two weeks and we have been talking about the new school and all the new friends she will make. Some of my best friends are from elementary school to this day. I [...]

I know, it is 150 degrees out, I get that.  BUT, why are all these people running around practically naked?  Seriously, I went to run errands at lunch and saw more skin on not so pretty people!  All kinds of belly’s hanging out, SHORT skirts on people who have no business wearing skirts and more [...]

Since it is 105 degrees out and even our pool feels like bath water, I thought we would spend Saturday doing our back to school shopping.  Apparently I wasn’t the only one who thought that was a good idea as there were 10,000 people in Target and at the mall. 
Avery has to wear “white, navy, brown [...]

I was talking to a friend who just had a baby and we were laughing about the things no one told you about being a mom.  This is so true – everyone talks about your wonderful newborn baby and how it changes your entire life.  All of that is true, but they leave out a [...]

My niece just turned Sweet 16.  I can totally remember my 16th birthday – probably one of the best days of my life (at the time).  I could not wait to have the freedom to drive my car wherever I wanted whenever I wanted (so I thought).  My dad made me sign a contract that he [...]

So, my friend from college calls and wants to plan a trip to Seattle over Labor Day weekend. We have a mutual friend that lives there and it would be a blast. I tell her that I am on a budget, starting a new website, just moved into a new house…etc. Not [...]

Avery is starting kindergarten this August and will be required to wear a school uniform.  My mom got her the navy blue shorts, white shirts and a couple of jumpers for her birthday so she will be all set.  You should have seen the look on her face when she opened the navy plaid array [...]

I have been in several situations lately where other kids are acting out to my kids.  One example was at the pool when a little boy hit my son in the face (not a punch, but a swat) because he wanted his water toy.  Another was at a birthday party where a little boy tackled [...]

I can hardly believe it – my little Jace did not have one accident at school yesterday!  I never thought I would hear those words from his teacher.  Ok, I am a little overzealous, as I know he isn’t REALLY potty trained but we are on our way!!!!!!!!!  He turned 3 in March and everyone [...]