While its mostly raining in our rainy Seattle, the season of rain-boots is officially here. Like most kids, my son L.O.V.E.S jumping in puddles of water. The bigger the splash, the more fun it is. But my-oh-my, do those new rubber rain-boots stink!! With use, yes, it goes away; but those first few days (weeks), gosh!! While my little guy doesn't seem to mind the smell, his mummy just can't stand it. So, for mamas out there like myself, I thought of sharing my take on some of

This post is a day late; but hey, with a sick toddler, that is totally acceptable! Happy Halloween!! When we moved into our current house, there was so much going on that I just didn't find the time or the energy to buy Halloween decorations. But I bought lots of candy and waited, with my witch hat on, and a cauldron full of candy, for the neighborhood kids to show up. Only one child did. Probably because the rest thought we weren't celebrating Halloween since there were no d