Evolving Stacey

“When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” ~ Benjamin Franklin~ One of the things I love about social media is the freedom I have to evolve as a blogger. I’m not stuck in a box or a cubicle. I’m free to explore and learn and evolve. And that is exactly what I’m doing. I’m saying goodbye… Continue reading Evolving Stacey

Writer’s Block

Yes, it’s sad but true. My words are blocked somewhere between my head and my computer screen. My creative juices aren’t feeling very juicy and I have a bad case of writer’s block. I’m living inside 140 characters So much is running around my head yet I can’t seem to process my thoughts into more… Continue reading Writer’s Block

LIVE from the 2011 Snow Blizzard

Click here if you can’t see the video. For the record, I do go outside in the winter. I just don’t hang out in the bitter cold, shovel, sled, or play in the snow. I go to and from my car all bundled up waiting for spring.

Karl Staib is Our Super Hero

Earlier this week, our friend Karl Staib, announced his personal story with testicular cancer. Wanting to show Karl just how much the blogging community is standing beside him during his journey, I reached out to few of his blogging friends and whipped up this video. Karl, you are our super hero. And we are here… Continue reading Karl Staib is Our Super Hero

Are You a Breast Cancer Survivor? Gift the World With Your Story!

Are you a breast cancer survivor or love someone who is a breast cancer survivor? Throughout the month of October, The Balancing Act on LifeTime Television will be sharing Breast Cancer Survivor stories on their show in an effort to help their viewers become more educated in detection, the latest treatments, and how everyone can… Continue reading Are You a Breast Cancer Survivor? Gift the World With Your Story!

Why Can’t We Put Our Kids in a Protective Bubble?

This post was originally published on Chicago Moms Blog. As I begin to get my 6 year old ready for first grade, I understand (intellectually) that I want him to experience everything school has to offer academically, socially, and emotionally. What I’m realizing, however, is watching him learn social and emotional skills (skills taught when… Continue reading Why Can’t We Put Our Kids in a Protective Bubble?