Since Dads aren't the focal point of labor and delivery, it's very easy to forget to prep them for the big day. There's plenty of articles and books about "Mom Essentials" and "Do's and Don'ts for Newborns". Fathers are briefly mentioned or glossed over. To be fair, they aren't delivering the baby and have the... Continue Reading →
Bluey Encourages Imaginative Play
My family is a bit late to the Bluey fandom. I was aware of the show but didn't put much thought into it. The first time I noticed Bluey was a puzzle game on the Disney Now. It's a kid friendly app with free to watch Disney shows and games. Some features are locked, but... Continue Reading →
Is Your Kitchen Apron Just For Show
Soothing cooking sessions and international grocery shopping trips are vlogs that I like to watch. It's interesting to see how others shop around the globe and cooking techniques. These videos made me realize that I have a flashy apron that I barely use. It's not like I haven't used an apron before. Aprons were a... Continue Reading →
From Love On Stage To Ready To Love
Who remembers the beautiful 40+ year old Aries from Love On Stage? Without getting to messy, she was the only one at the time whose suitor didn't seem interested in getting to know her. Her verbally combative online dates with him tested how far she'd come. Determined to stay true to her growth, Aries stood... Continue Reading →
That Chick Angel’s Mommy Confessions Podcast
Do you get bored doing mundane tasks? One of the ways I deal with that is listening to podcasts. Since home management is pretty repetitive, podcast help give my mind something to focus on. Rather than wishing this particular task was overwith already, I have a productive distractor to keep me on task. That probably... Continue Reading →
Realtime Anime Spoilers Are Hard To Avoid
Last Sunday afternoon, I watched the 72 min ( Actually 52 min) Demon Slayer Season Finale. Fans of the series know that Swordsmith Village Arc consisted of 11 Episodes. Fans were promised over 70 min of animation for the premiere and finale, but both were barely an hour. Plus, some of that initial screentime rehashed... Continue Reading →
Juneteenth Is A Patriotic Holiday
Remember when I said Juneteenth isn't associated with Patriotic Colors. Turns out I was wrong. In fact, the Juneteenth Flag is red, white, and blue. Yet, Juneteenth marketing looks like manufactures displayed Kwanzaa decorations too early. Why does this matter? In the United States, May thru September is full of remembrance holidays that our tied... Continue Reading →
Radical Street Librarian Shares How She Promotes Childhood Literacy in Book Deserts
Growing up, books were pretty accessible for me. We had kid friendly bookshelf. My primary school and summer camp made a point of scheduling regular library trips. By the time I had the means to go on my own, I new what the library had to offer, which was accessible and age appropriate books for... Continue Reading →
Red, White, and Blue Holiday Clarification
Does it seem like Summer Federal Holidays exist for Paid Time Off (PTO), sales, and barbeques?In my opinion it looks like people are trying to get the most out of their red, white, and blue party essentials. Considering the history behind some of these holidays, the celebratory nature can be off putting. It would be... Continue Reading →
Random Thoughts : Toy Story 3
Children have a tendency of rewatching their favorite movies or shows like they've never wayched it before. Because of that, parents start noticing little details. Sometimes we talk about it amongst ourselves. That's probably why writers throw in some adult jokes. Since it's Trisha's Go In Fridays, I decided to share the random thoughts and... Continue Reading →