Wow! It's been a while since I've been back here on a regular basis but I'm excited to return!! I'm juggling work and three kids so there's never a dull moment.

Stlmom

I'm a busy mom of three. I'm always looking for new tips, tricks, websites, shopping venues and fun stuff to read. Here are some of my current favorites:

• The YMCA for all their great sports programs. We've taken swim lessons, soccer, basketball and even t-ball at the Y and we just love it. The prices are reasonable and the people are great!
• Facebook: I know!! I thought I was too darn old for Facebook but I'm finding that it's a fun new outlet.
• Unicef (www.unicef.org) emergency relief efforts right now- truly inspiring
• Chateau on the Lake in Branson, MO: I never even went to BRanson before last year. We took the kids there and had a blast. Would definitely recommend it for a car-ride destination for midwestern folks.
• Once Upon a Child and other local second-had shops- If you haven't checked them out lately, you should!  There are some great deals and very unique things out there! 

Without sounding like Meryl at the Academy Awards, I really want to take this opportunity to thank so many of the community members at Epinions for all of their kind words, support and encouragement  since I've been here.  I think we all know we're uber-dorks for spending as much time here as we do, but it really is a lot of fun.  There are so many people who keep this place interesting!

 

• Girls, Inc. - national, not-for-profit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold
• The Montessori Foundation - I can't say enough good things about the power of a true full-emersion Montessori-based education.  I love it and so have my kids.  Questions about it?  Interest in it?  Contact me!
• National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS)
• Parents As Teachers