Author Archives: sheswrite

#TBT: I’m Hosting A Throwback Thursday Netflix Giveaway

Posted on by April 24, 2014

It’s Thursday. Or in the social media realm, it’s Throwback Thursday. The day where people post photos of themselves from back in the day.

It’s the day where your Facebook feed unwillingly belches out mullets, Jheri curls, and overalls that hang off of one shoulder. Or maybe it’s more of a reflection of former addicts of Cross Colours, AquaNet and leggings with stirrups.

I'm about 3 years old here, sitting in a rocker that my mom used when I was an infant and now sits in my home.

I’m about 3 years old here, sitting in a rocker that my mom used when I was an infant and now sits

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Wordless Wednesday: Capturing my kids’ personalities

Posted on by April 23, 2014
My boys.

My boys.

 

We went to a Easter egg hunt last weekend that was pretty amazing. The Dojo Agency hosted the party that included hundreds of eggs, trees dripping with lollipops, crafts, facepainting by tattoo artist Amanda Kill, the best tamales known to man, and a fun photo shoot.

Our boys picked out some props and got ready to say “cheese” for photographer Trista Page. You should check out some of her work here, she’s got some really cute shots!

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Meet the Author: Jessica Vealitzek talks up her new book, how to write a novel as SAHM and getting published

Posted on by April 21, 2014

Tuesday is the big day! It’s the big launch of my friend’s first novel, “The Rooms Are Filled.”

My friend's beautifully written novel.

My friend’s beautifully written novel.

It’s a touching story of a young boy who was forced to leave his family farm after his father suddenly dies and his mom can’t afford to keep the land. They move to suburban Chicago and he struggles to adjust to a very different environment. That same struggle is taking place with his young, closeted teacher and they form a beautiful bond.… Read more ...

My First Real Hike in Portland

Posted on by April 14, 2014

Trying to take advantage of all that Portland has to offer, I am determined to bring the outdoorsiness out of this city girl.

My friend, Leslie, is a big hiker, she’s hiked 16 miles at the Half Dome at Yosemite, a portion of the Appalachian Trail of the Great Smokey Mountains and Mount Rainier in Washington. She’s the sort who probably hopes to climb Mount Kilimanjaro some day. We met in swimming class (no, she wasn’t the one wearing the G-string) and … Read more ...

Practical and Fanciful Mother’s Day Gifts for Working Moms

Posted on by April 10, 2014

Mom arrives to work impeccably dressed morning, knows everyone’s schedule, plus her own and rarely misses a deadline. She works all day, gets dinner set up and helps out with homework. Show how much you appreciate the daily contributions of the working mother by celebrating Mother’s Day with unforgettable gifts.

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On an average day, 86-percent of working women spend more than 2-hours a day cleaning. Make your mother’s life a little less cluttered by giving her the gift of a year-round … Read more ...