Daily Ramblings

Shutterfly Giveaway!

by Heligirl on September 5, 2010

in Daily Ramblings

I’ve posted my very first giveaway and it is for a stunning and amazingly cool Shutterfly product. Due to the rules of my advertisers who keep Heligirl.com paid for (so far this is a non-profit blog without the tax shelter of a 501(c)3), my reviews and giveaways are posted under the “Reviews/Favorite Things” tab. Here’s […]

Finding Balance in Sedona

by Heligirl on August 27, 2010

in Daily Ramblings,Relationships

I used to want to describe life these days as a juggling act where I’m trying to keep a bunch of balls in the air, but the fact of the matter is that might be too simple of an analogy. It actually feels more like one of those circus acts where I’m keeping 100 plates […]

Wordless Wednesday

by Heligirl on August 25, 2010

in Daily Ramblings,Photography,Poochies

Ok, I’m not a big meme follower, but when my new pal Julie from Angry Julie Monday invited me to link up, I figured what the heck. When I was three, my mom took a picture of me in this outfit on the porch of our house. I was wearing socks and brown sandals. We […]

If you missed our free webinar by Positive Parenting Solutions last week titled Getting Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling, you’re in luck. We had technical difficulties and rescheduled the webinar for not one, but two different times to meet everyone’s needs. Here is the latest information: Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 1-2 p.m. […]

10 Tips from Bloggy Boot Camp 2010

by Heligirl on August 22, 2010

in Blogging,Daily Ramblings

Bloggy Boot Camp in San Francisco, hosted by the SITS Girls, was an amazing crash course as well as next steps preparation for both the beginner and experienced blogger. A day-long conference designed for less than 100 participants, Boot Camp was packed with valuable tidbits we could all use. Here’s a peek: 1. When vlogging, […]

Friday Funny Foto

by Heligirl on August 20, 2010

in Daily Ramblings,Photography

I saw this as I was fueling up in Shorline, Washington this week. They had one of these posted next to every pump. I have to give the 76 marketing folks come credit. This made me laugh so hard I had to pull out my camera and share. Enjoy! Tweet

Four Amazing Years

by Heligirl on August 19, 2010

in Daily Ramblings,Photography

Four years ago today my dreams started to come true. I drempt of marrying a man who would love, cherish and keep me in thick and thin, keep me in check, share common interests, be my best friend and cheerleader and wanted a family as bad as I did. Not long after that amazing day […]

Play Day and Railroad Fun

by Heligirl on August 18, 2010

in Daily Ramblings

I got a bit of an early birthday present this past week when I learned school doesn’t start for the kids when I thought. I guess I’m just programmed to start school the day or two after Labor Day. That’s the way it always was for me, it seems. Well, preschool seems to march to […]