The halloween birthday craze began about 2 months ago when Pearl was determined to start organizing her birthday party. She had a vision of a “mystery party,” followed by bbq dinner with parents and then a night of trick or treating with her friends. It was a completely fulfilled request and most importantly, I survived it!

I highly recommend using Dramatic Fanatic mysteries for your child’s next party. Once I explained the idea behind the party, some of the kids just got it right away, and when I got into character as the host, the rest of the kids started to get into character and the mystery really began!

Dramatic Fanatic was developed for, as they say, “kids who love the spotlight.” There are several mysteries to chose from which were created by the award winning children’s television writer, Jennifer Hamburg. I loved how super easy it was to follow and how affordable it was.

Pearl is looking forward to the next party ( she was hoping for next month but not going to happen) and I think when we do the next party, we will roll out the red carpet and solve the “Movie Star Mystery.”

Have fun and be well,

The sun is just starting to bring some light to the day as I sit here in my little office in complete peace. I love the morning…well the mornings that begin in peace when I can move slowly but productively with no interruptions.

My friend is also getting up at the crack of dawn to spend an hour or two working before the kids and craziness begins. She swears it’s the best kept “mom’s secret!” She is a writer and her creative juices flow at this time producing, what I believe, brilliant work.

I have to agree with her. I feel that if I get up early, I am truly amazed at how much work I can do in an hour. I am even making “cold sale” calls to book stores and museums on the east coast happily and making sales! I maybe a tad tired mid afternoon but I am completely fulfilled and more present for my children.

See you around 6am tomorrow?

Be well,

I realize that if I allow myself to be more creative I am a much happier person. I love writing, creating photo books (although I am not a scrap booker as I need to see an end) and movies and if my family is lucky, getting adventurous in the kitchen.

When I was younger, I would sew but rarely use a pattern. I would just go for it and end up spending way too make time ripping thread out and re-sewing but it was all fun for me. Knitting was also a favourite and then when I had kids, the kid crafts took over. Even if you just pull out a coloring book and some crayons I guarantee you will feel relaxed and bring out the kid in you!

Be well,

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