Talk about a gem in the middle of the city! Purple Monkey Playroom was descended upon on a very snowy Tuesday afternoon by me, Mr. Houseful and the three littles. I do have a sneaking suspicion that ... Read More about Purple Monkey Playroom: Bucktown Drop In Play Space
Box Tops For Education Submission Deadline! March 1st
It's that time again! Get your Box Tops for Education in to your coordinators so that they can count them in this submission! All submissions must be post marked by March 1st in order to be counted ... Read More about Box Tops For Education Submission Deadline! March 1st
11 Years and It Still Hurts
My brothers may kill me for this photo, but I had to put it up. Just so you know, in order from left to right are me, my sister Jessica, my brother Gabriel, and my brother Daniel. Today marks 11 ... Read More about 11 Years and It Still Hurts
The Onion Has Gone Past Its Shelf Life
I didn't watch the Oscars tonight. Instead, I wallowed in a pit of depression, that I will address tomorrow. I sewed a bit, and followed some comments on twitter, when I saw the photo above pop into ... Read More about The Onion Has Gone Past Its Shelf Life
The Houseful Reads: A Good American
Look at this! Two books in one month. I have personal reasons for staying so busy, but I'm not quite ready to speak on them, so what better way to throw the scent then to talk literature? A Good ... Read More about The Houseful Reads: A Good American
NPN’s 5th Annual Wake Up & Boogie Down Family Festival #Giveaway
If you're anything like me, the small amount of time you actually get out to enjoy yourself in the winter is next to nil. The time that it takes to get your children dressed, toted out to the car, ... Read More about NPN’s 5th Annual Wake Up & Boogie Down Family Festival #Giveaway