We finally got away. It has been a difficult year as my readers know and so when the chance to visit Niagara Falls came up, well I jumped. Not literally. You know what I mean. Fun weekend away meant water slides and reconnecting as a family and disconnecting the devices and phones for a brief time. This was much needed. Time away from all the stresses. Water for my child, with sensory processing disorder, is a huge comfort and a calming tool. She would stay in the wave pool all day, or stand under the giant bucket that dumps water…

Well, this one is good. You are going to want to jot it down, or bookmark for life. Seriously. Mama went nuts for this delicious recipe. So here is my take on pulled pork. I started on line and my kids, well they have been asking to make this one for months. So finally we found the right cut of pork – a pork blade roast ($6) and we got the crock pot out this morning and got started. Put the pork in crockpot.Add two spoonfuls of vegetable oil.one half cup water3 bay leavesOne diced onion1 can tomato sauce1 can tomato…

Last October I bought a last minute ticket to Blissdom Canada. It was an experience to remember. I still remember sitting in Shes Connected with a great bunch of friends and thinking how inspirational some of the speakers there were and that I really needed to be at the Blissdom Canada conference happening a couple of weeks later. It was sold out, as Blissdom often is, and I wasn’t sure we could afford it. Sponsorship wasn’t an option, because clearly it was too close to the event. And then there was my Mom, who had been really ill all summer.…

Gah! All fun and games until somebody gets run over by a stationary car at the park. Or did anyone get the license plate of that crazy driver?Wordless Wednesday is a meme where we link up and post pictures. It is rarely wordless but we try. Link up over at http://www.tarasviewoftheworld.com/

The Backyard? The gym? The PTA meeting? In your house? At the mall? Where do you rehydrate? All you have to do is tell me where you drink your water and where you take your water bottles and you could win this Faboosh Rubbermaid giveaway. Water bottle with filter and extra packet (worth $20) I am, as you all know, nothing, if not active. My kids do a whole mess of activities and I have a lot on the go. Husband does too, in fairness to him. So, when we remember we take our water bottles, they go everywhere. Beach. Check.…

It’s time to come out. I have started a new adventure and business with my fabulous organizing friend Margarita aka @downshifting_pos. Together, we are #Linkedmoms. Moms who connect other Moms with businesses, brands and communities. We are two extremely seasoned (read: witty and wise) social media practitioners and we have launched a Wednesday night chat at 8 p.m. EST to talk about smart and practical things like work-life balance, time management strategies, organizing your home and life and building relationships. I adore Margarita and she brings a lot to the table. Her personal organizing business is thriving and her separate…

So, as I said in the vlog, this is my good friend Kim’s new vlog meme and because I adore her and she is a lovely person I want to support her by encouraging success. Head over to http://www.kimperfection.com/ and post your vlog to Viva La Vlog or just poke around a bit. Kim takes gorgeous pictures of her children especially and of nature too. Good luck Kim! Keep Viva La Vlogging!

You thought I forgot this, didn’t you. Well here I am again just because it is Thursday and my kids like to cook. This week we picked a recipe for dinner from the Looneyspoons Collection. Miss American Thigh. The Looneyspoons Collection is the latest from Janet and Greta Podleski.  Miss American Thigh Chicken  from The Looneyspoons Collection. 2/3 cup of grape jelly 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup minced onion 2 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp dry mustard  YUmmy! Mix all the liquids and onions and cook on stove for a few minutes at medium until jelly dissolves. Spread sauce on…