Despite the fact that I grew up on the water {Lake Huron}, I’ve never been on a sail boat. I’ve been on pretty much every other kind of boat, from little fishing boats to giant barges, but never a sail boat. So, of course, that one had to go on my Life List.

But not just be on a sailboat. I wanted to learn all about that boat!

Then it only made sense that, after finding out that one of my husband’s co-workers had a sailboat, I should mention it to my husband two or three {dozen} times that I REALLY WANTED to learn how to sail. And so he arranged it. The most perfect sailing night possible! I was going to learn how to sail!!! Read the rest of this entry…

When we found out that Talon was going to be a boy, after the shock of the ultrasound results wore off, we began dreaming of all the ‘boy’ toys that would fill our house. The house that had been overrun by ‘pink’ and princesses, glitter and fairies.

In all fairness, my girls do like to play in the dirt, ride four wheelers, and catch toads.  They just do all that while wearing their princess crowns. Read the rest of this entry…

With Summer winding down and many school/sporting activities already underway, you’re probably ready to our this Summer in the bag. But, if you’re still looking for something fun to do and still remain low-key, then get ready for some Backyard Fun!

We spend a good portion of our Summer right in our own backyard, especially this Summer with the new baby in the house. So we’re always on the lookout for ‘new’ things to keep us occupied!

Depending of the size of your yard, you can definitely modify some of these activities to fit you.  If you don’t have a yard at all (I’m not going to leave you condo and apartment dwellers out), see if you can take over some of the common green-space in your neighborhood or complex (make sure you clean up afterwards) or pack it all up and head to the area park. Or you can always butter up to friends and families who have yards! Read the rest of this entry…

I am not a gardner. But I have a garden. And every year that garden is  total crap shoot!

I had high hopes of being this expert gardener. We used our old deck boards to build a garden box in the back corner of the yard, the only spot that got sun. Had it filled with dirt. Then, for the past three springs, I’ve tried to plant things. Tried being the key word there. The problem is that, despite my best intentions, the garden gets sorely neglected. I weed it once very few weeks and water it…umm…well…occasionally. Actually, I think my husband does most of the watering. Read the rest of this entry…

If ever there was a job opportunity that fit me perfectly, it had to be the role as the VTech Infant  Mom!

If you know me (and my family) at all, you’d totally agree! We love technology in our house and I take any opportunity to talk about it with people, especially when that tech involves kids! That’s why I so unbelievably excited to be teaming up with VTech as their newest team member! Read the rest of this entry…

In a span of one year’s time, I personally know of eleven babies being born, including my own. That seems like a lot of babies! I know it’s just the season of life I’m in but, phew!, I know a bunch of fertile people!

Being on our third baby, I’ve come to realize what I like and don’t like in baby products, especially baby toys. I’ll confess, I’m pretty picky when it comes to baby toys! Our house is already so noisy (three kids and a dog will do that in a small ranch style house) so the last thing I need is extra noise being made by baby toys!  Read the rest of this entry…

It’s always an odd feeling traveling back to the town where I grew up. And yet we do it almost every Summer. It bewilders my husband. And this year, I tried to explain it to him.

See, growing up in a small town, everyone knows everyone. And, when you leave that town, it’s almost as though who you are in the minds of the people you grew up with and around is frozen forever. When I go back, I’m not Stacey! The Mom of 3 awesome kids, wife, writer, designer, entrepreneur. Nope. I’m Stacey, preppy little cheerleader, honor student, so & so’s girlfriend, girl who was stupid enough to get an MIP without even having a drink that one night. Frozen. Read the rest of this entry…

I cannot believe that my baby is heading off to Kindergarten in just four short weeks. Amazing how quickly the summer seems to go by each year.

That also means that we have just four short weeks to pack in all our Summer fun!

One thing we like to do each Summer is to take a trip. This doesn’t always mean a big, extravagant vacation. Sometimes it’s big but often it looks like a smaller weekend getaway. Just something to get out of town and do something different! Regardless if you’re looking for a big trip or to get away for the day, we have a lot of opportunities here in West Michigan. Read the rest of this entry…

This photo was taken by my husband (see Tim, I did give you credit for it!).  You can join in on more Wordless Wednesday fun at 5MinutesForMom.com.

I’ve never been a huge soda drinker. Yes, I enjoy it. I enjoy a nice cold Coke with my pizza and some Dr. Pepper here and there. But, for some reason, since having the baby, I have been craving soda. Drinking it like it’s going out of style. And it’s not good. I mean, it tastes good, but it’s just not a good situation!

Honestly, how do I expect to drop any of this baby weight when I’m consuming empty calories like crazy? And I’m finding myself choosing soda over water most of the time. Yikes! This is not a good pattern I’ve gotten myself into.  Read the rest of this entry…