The Date Jar: Week 5 (Good Friday Happenings)

Today’s Date Jar consisted of three very different activities. All in a series of a couple of hours our family… 1. Ate brunch at Harvest Moon Cafe in downtown Canal Winchester 2. Completed our Easter basket shopping at Target in Grove City 3. Visited a horse rescue in the outskirts of Grove City Like IContinue reading “The Date Jar: Week 5 (Good Friday Happenings)”

My Blog To-Do List

Recently, I’ve read the book Blog Inc. by Joy Cho from Oh Joy! This book has given me a lot of information about creating a successful blog. The following is a to-do list I’ve created after reading this book. If you have any information about making any of these tasks happen please share! 1. CreateContinue reading “My Blog To-Do List”

The Versatile Blogger Award

The blogging world can be so many things. In the beginning of my blogging days I would describe it as overwhelming. When I began to learn about some of the ins and outs I described blogging as creative. Now, as I have been introduced to so many new people and become a part of theirContinue reading “The Versatile Blogger Award”

Columbus Zoo

I’ve mentioned on here before about spring being my favorite season. Among lists I’ve given as to why I prefer spring to any other season I may have neglected one of the best parts of spring and that would be Spring Break. This fabulous week off of school always serves as a precursor to theContinue reading “Columbus Zoo”

A Book Review: Orphan Train

The following is a book review by theameribritmom. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of theameribritmom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, and outside influences.  photo credit: http://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/15818107-orphan-train Title: The Orphan Train Author: Christina Baker Kline Publisher: William Morrow (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) Copyright Date: 2013 The Orphan Train highlights theContinue reading “A Book Review: Orphan Train”

Fear

According to Mirriam-Webster Dictionary (online) fear is, “a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. whether the threat is real or imagined.” Lately, I’ve realized how I’ve let fear rule me. I’ve allowed my fears to guide my decisions, my actions (or inactions), and my relationships. These fears have become such a partContinue reading “Fear”

Return to the Running Realm

What a lovely alliteration that I feared may never again be reality for this momma. This year I have resolved to return to an old pastime, the art of running. In school I was a competitive runner. I’ve raced anywhere between 400 meters to 13.1 miles. I have many accomplishments from my younger years like:Continue reading “Return to the Running Realm”

Monday Menu: Sausage Skillet Pasta

Oh, Monday how I loathe thee. Mondays seem so taxing sometimes. If you’re anything like me you rush out of the office on Friday afternoons as quickly as possible only to return to work on Monday to a lengthy to-do list. I re-entered my classroom today with a list of tasks like finalize third quarterContinue reading “Monday Menu: Sausage Skillet Pasta”

A Trial Run in Fiction Writing

As part of my pursuit in the writing field and after the encouragement of others I’ve decided to publish some of my fiction writing. Depending on feedback I will try to make this a habit. Let me know what you think: Elizabeth walked to the front of the bakery. It was closing time and theContinue reading “A Trial Run in Fiction Writing”