Category Archives: My Life



What lounging at the beach, swinging from a trapeze and riding an elephant all have in common

I was recently challenged to try new Silk Iced Latte and share how it tastes with my readers.

As soon as I took my first sip, I knew I was going to be addicted.

And I knew exactly how to share the taste with you…

Drinking Silk Iced Lattes makes me feel like I’m lounging in a boat at the beach – even when I’m at home surrounded by dirty dishes, poopy diapers and a cranky toddler.

Silk Makes me Feel Like I'm Lounging in a Boat from My Life and Kids

Drinking Silk Iced Lattes makes me feel like I could climb a mountain – if I wanted to, which I don’t.

Silk makes me feel like I could climb a mountain from My Life and Kids

Drinking Silk Iced Lattes makes me feel like I’m pedaling through the water in a silly boat with Even Steven…

Silk Makes me feel like I'm on vacation with my husband My Life and Kids

Drinking Silk Iced Lattes makes me feel like I have the grace and skill to do something like this:

Silk makes me feel like I could do this from My Life and Kids

Drinking Silk Iced Lattes makes me feel like I’m lounging in a hammock with my hubby (who really needs to smile more.)

Anna and Even Steven in a hammock with Silk

Drinking Silk Iced Lattes makes me feel like I’m on an adventure.

Silk Makes Me Feel LIke I'm Riding an Elephant

Drinking Silk Iced Lattes makes me feel like I could run a marathon. Which I won’t ever do again. Ever. But Silk makes me feel like I could.

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Drinking Silk Iced Lattes makes me feel like I’m riding on a really smooth roller coaster – with a bunch of monks.

Silk on a Roller Coaster

Yup – I would say that pretty much sums it up. And with just 100 calories and no artificial sweeteners, I’ve decided that it’s okay for me to be addicted.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

Facebook Conversations with Even Steven

My adorable cousin got married just over a week ago.

And ever since then, the bride and groom have been Facebooking up a storm. It’s so sweet.

They’re posting things like:

“Good morning my handsome hubby.”

and

“Good morning my beautiful wife.”

and

“I’m so lucky to be married to you.”

and

“No. I’m so lucky to be married to YOU.”

All of this sweet, gushy newlywed love got me thinking about my Facebook interactions with Even Steven.

He’s not on Facebook – but if he were – I imagine our exchanges would look something like this:

Even Steven body

Or maybe something like this…

Even Steven Basement

I swear – you lock your husband in the basement a few times, and he never lets you live it down.

Even Steven Pillow

Or maybe something along these lines…

Even Steven 1

Yup – I still cut his toenails.

Even Steven sharting

I’ve never seen a guy get so grossed out by a little sharting.

But sometimes he can be really sweet, too…

Even Steven Vasshole

Do you and your husband Facebook with each other? What do you say?

Weekly Wrap Up – May 5

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!

MAY 5 2013 Weekly Wrap Up

Monday: We played a fun game called Even Steven on a Roadtrip. So far no one has gotten them all right. Have you played the game yet?

Tuesday: I shared five books that every mom should read. Seriously. Read them.

Wednesday: Finding the Funny! Nearly 300 reasons to laugh were linked up this month. Head on over to read them all.

Thursday: One of my readers is going to win a $50 gift card from OshKosh B’gosh just by leaving a comment on this post. Click here to enter.

Friday: I am tempting the universe, and Even Steven, in my post Is it getting Easier?

Must-Enter Giveaways!

I have two giveaways ending this week. There are low entries on both, so your chances of winning are that much greater!

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You’re going to fall in love with a-thread’s clothing and jewelry (and accessories).

Click here to follow a-thread on Pinterest.

Then click here to enter the giveaway. It’s that easy! Giveaway ends on Wednesday, May 8

OshKosh B’gosh Gift Cards

I’m partnering with OshKosh on TWO giveaways. One of them only requires a comment.

Click here to enter.

Required Reading

This Disneyland post from So Then Stories had me laughing out loud! You can read it here.

I Need Your Help!

I’m working to update my Popular Posts section. New readers usually head here first to find out what I’m all about.

What are your favorite posts of mine – that you think all new visitors should read? (You can tell me in the comments of this post).

Thanks for your help!