Mother's Day is just a few weeks away so it's time to start planning something nice for mom. I never thought much about Mother's Day until I actually had a child of my own. That's when it all changed, I realized how nice it is to be recognized at least...
Preparing for a trip can be stressful; however, yesterday I decided to postpone the preparations and take my son to Epcot. It was a great decision, we had a blast! The highlight of the visit was The Seas with Nemo and Friends. He loved every aspect of it, from the...
This post marks #200 for The Unemployed Mom blog, so I wanted it to be special. It's not going to be another toddler tale, eBay tip, product review/giveaway, or anything like that. This post is all about my golden retriever, Bailey! She deserves the love! This September, Bailey will be...
I won a blog contest for a customized canvas art piece created by Modern Bird Studios. I cannot tell you how excited I was when I found out. I had been admiring their gallery for sometime and the thought of having one of my personal photographs transformed into a unique, urban...
Previously, I blogged about the DisneyLive! preview disaster at our local library but wanted to go a step further about something I noticed while there. I am a mom to an almost 2 year old who has the attention span of a gnat. When we go places, I fill my...
Remember back in the 80's when we used to rely on the old trusty Magic 8-Ball to predict our future or for guidance? We'd ask our question then give the ball a good shake? I remember sometimes praying for a certain answer to pop up, and if it didn't...I'd try...
My biggest pet peeve is people who use their cellular phones while driving (texting and/or talking). It is a complete distraction that not only endangers the person doing the deed, but also everyone around them. I cannot tell you how many times I see someone swerve or take two lanes...
When is the last time a stranger held a door open for you in public? Have you ever sat back and watched how rude people are to each other? I am a frequent shopper at our local outlet malls for my eBay merchandise. Anyway, I see a lot of things...