Do your kids like to sing? Are they missing out because their school doesn’t offer an organized choral program? Do they want to continue their current choral involvement over the summer? Now there is an opportunity for vocally inclined students to receive professional vocal training in a fun, interactive choral environment. Laura McCaulley, former Director [...]
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5 steps to a healthier you
In light of recently hitting my first goal of losing a total of 20 pounds, today I’m sharing with you some of the ways I’m working on getting healthier. Be positive. No one likes a grump! Of course we all have bad days…but thinking positive helps you to be positive. Find inspirational quotes that speak [...]
teenage beauty
It’s hard to remember everything that happened during our teenage years. Our boldest memories may not be happy ones. Looking back at pictures of those teenage years can be a bit painful. Our eyebrows were over plucked, makeup too white, eyeliner too dark, and we all used whatever lip color our moms wore. Do you [...]
My Girls Cake Shop
Remember those delicious desserts we had at the QCMB Oscar Party? Almost every single person made a comment about how amazing they were and I can’t stop thinking about them! Especially the Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes! We’ve got the behind the scenes scoop from Katie, the owner. Don’t forget to check out her shop! What was [...]
ready for a change!
I remember when a friend of mine first uttered the word “ombré.” “That girl has ombré. I’m thinking about doing that to my hair.” All I could think of was one of two things – wearing a sombrero or eating quesadillas. “Hombre?” I asked a little confused, as I flashed back to high school Spanish [...]
Family Fun Night
Growing up, one of my favorite activities was Family Fun night. We rotated through the four kids, so every two weeks a different kid got to plan the evening. This of course involved deciding how to spend the allotted Family Fun night money, be it on food, movies, or an activity…with no obligation to compromise [...]
the great sugar hunt
This past Monday, my mom and I went on a hunt for sugar right here in the Quad Cities. She was here visiting from California, so I was trying to figure out something fun and “tourist-y” for us to do. I decided we were going to go on a hunt to local bakeries, coffee shops, [...]
easy st. patrick’s day activities
For the last week I have been knee-deep in pins. I love Pinterest. The only problem is (like a lot of people I know) that once you dive in it is hard to remember to come back up for air. I go pinning crazy. I get so busy with collecting all of these ideas that [...]
volunteering with teenagers
My husband and I have been volunteering for a local non-profit organization together for the past six years. We first started volunteering soon after we got married. It has challenged us and helped us grow in our faith and in our everyday lives. It has allowed us to step out of our comfort zones and [...]
sara’s mommy makeover & giveaway {closed}
Sara I am a stay at home mom of three. I have an almost four-year-old daughter, a two-year-old son, and a three-month-old son. I am home with the kids and don’t get out too much beyond errands, appointments, and play dates. With that said, I have fully embraced daily use of yoga pants or jeans. [...]
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