Corporate IT Chick

Today is my first born baby girl’s birthday. My first child and my first headache. Just kidding! I am reflecting on today and amazed that nine years has passed. Amazed that this is the last year that my daughter is in her single digits. However, I am thinking a lot about the years and what…

It is so easy to become a strict disciplinarian when it comes to raising your children. The fear is  that if we are too lenient our children will get caught up with the wrong crowd. The truth is even if we are strict they still may make poor choices.  Sometimes we impose unrealistic expectations out of…

The majority of my life has been spent in the Library. My dad was a librarian for 32 years so my winter breaks and days off I spent a great deal of time at the library. I was never a reading fanatic but I love to write. I read enough to know what type of writing…

Is it just me or do other moms get stressed over the fundraisers? Gone are the days of the $0.50 cent or $1.00 candy bars. My daughter is selling gourmet sauces, cookie dough and pastries. The cheapest item you can purchase is $13.00!  Now that may not seem like much but when you are on a…

I LOVE THE FALL SEASON. THERE ARE SOME THINGS I LOVE DOING WITH MY KIDDIES AND YOU SHOULD TRY THEM TOO! Jump in a Pile of Leaves Make fall Sweets- My favorites are Candy Apples, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Pie Rolls and Anything Pumpkin and Apple Spiced! Go to A Pumpkin Patch/ Fall Festival Drink Some Apple Cider Carve Pumpkins…