**Updated to correct, it was actually Obama that said that “children are relatively inexpensive to insure.” My apologies. I’m not going to turn this into a political post. I even promise to keep it short. It’s not the right forum and it’s not about any one candidates beliefs, I think we’re in trouble either way….
Autism Family Adventures – An Interview with Bonnie
Bonnie is one of the first Moms to blog about autism. Writing on several sites on the web, Bonnie shares her wisdom and a peek into her life as a single mother of two children with Autism. Tell me a little about yourself and your family. My name is Bonnie Sayers, also known on the…
A Blue Sky Rocket Giveaway
Unique. Individual. A one of a kind brand. These are the words I would use to describe the fantastic offerings found at Blue Sky Rocket. Think fun. Think funky. Think original. Think exactly what you are looking for. Allow me to share with you some of the artwork. An artistic collaboration between Blue Sky Rocket…
BidetSpa Contest Winner Announced!!
We have a winner for the first 5MFSN contest! SARA LUNDIN told us the story of her 13 year old daughter and touched all of our hearts. So Sara, I need you to email me with your contact information so the BidetSpa company can make arrangements to send you a brand new BidetSpa! But wait….that’s…
Photographing Your Children ~ Adjust More Than Your Camera Settings
Discovery, which is the heartbeat of good photography, occurs more readily when the photographer relinquishes self-consciousness for a state of humility and childlike wonderment. Then there is a greater freshness and purity in what you capture on film. ~~Dennis Stock “…relinquishes self-consciousness for a state of humility and childlike wonderment…” is the first step in…
Here We Go
Written by Guest Blogger, Jen from Unique But Not Alone http://alphagirls.blogspot.com Here We Go A bright blue sign that said Meteor graced us as we walked up the ramp toward the gate. I held her 4-year old hand in mine. Our hands were both sweating in response to the 80 degree, humid weather. Meghan skipped…
A Shift in Perception
I have always been a voracious reader, mostly of fiction. This passion has continued in the last few years, albeit with a shift towards the non-fiction side of the aisle. The topics have varied somewhat as time progressed, from an emphasis on sensory processing and general autism information to books on biomedical intervention or special…
Mean Girls
Question: How do you respond when a parent is mean to your kid? Here’s the scenario: we went to a birthday party for a family friend, who also happens to be Zoe’s piano teacher. Many of this teacher’s students were there, as were their families. Zoe usually has a tough time in loud social settings…
Filtering Friends
Does your child filter your friends? I was thinking about this when considering who to invite to my birthday celebration in a couple of weeks. It’s not going to be a huge party – our house is not that big for one thing – but I don’t have a single close friend who doesn’t get…
A Life Worth Living
I first read the article I’m about to share with you a few days ago. I hesitated for a moment to share it due to it’s obvious religious overtones. But the story is true. The author is sharing memories of his daughter through the eyes of his experiences and daily life. His life just happens…