It has been lovely the past few days.We have a few inches of snow on the ground, but nothing we can't manage.(When I say manage, I'm talking about anything less than a foot... We aren't quite northerners, you know... In fact, people here freak out at the littlest mention of snow...)Not only has it been…

Continue reading ➞ cold as ice

I've seen this lovely, creative challenge circling the blog world, and finally decided to hop on the bandwagon. (Thanks Leanna!)The first 5 people to comment will receive something handmade from me in the mail. I'm not going to tell you exactly what I'll be sending, but yes, you will love it. (That is - I hope…

Continue reading ➞ Pay It Forward

Cows Can't Jump by Dave Reisman. When I was contacted by Jumping Cow Press to review this children's book, you have absolutely no idea how excited I was. I mean, look at the title... and the cover... and the little cow...Before I melt into a puddle because of the overwhelming adorableness radiating from this book,…

Continue reading ➞ Cows Can’t Jump Review (+ giveaway)

I know, I know - this is my second post today. But the other one was a giveaway announcement, so it doesn't count. ;)I wanted, very quickly, to share an article I wrote that was published on trifter.com today. I've wanted to write something on this event (the shooting in Tuscon two weeks ago), and…

Continue reading ➞ “You Carry the Face of Us All, Little One”