Toddlers are interesting folks. They still have quite a bit to learn about the world -- like how the world, contrary to their beliefs, doesn't always revolve around them and what they want right NOW. But they also haven't learned to be anything but themselves. I'm not the most outgoing of people. It takes me time to warm up to people, and I've been that way since I was a kid, a … [Read more...]
Why I Don’t Share My Kid’s Name on Public Posts
Long before I started this Oops and Daisies blog -- heck, long before I had my daughter -- I decided I’d keep my kid's name off public sites, like this one. It’s my attempt at privacy in this online world where we share so much of our lives. Will her name be posted by a well-meaning family member or friend at some point, like in the comments of a public Facebook photo? Maybe, but there’s only … [Read more...]
Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break (When Necessary)
If there's a cardinal rule to blogging it's simple: be consistent and post frequently. I'm still working on my blogging frequency, but -- and I recommend this to anyone who has a blog -- create a schedule or editorial calendar and stick to it. Except when you can't. Because, you know, life happens, and sometimes it's ok to just 'take a break.' (Even when you're just starting out, like … [Read more...]
My Happy Place: Northern Michigan
Home is where the heart is. While I love living in Chicago, there is absolutely no place I'd rather be than Northern Michigan. Lucky for me, I married into a family that feels much the same way; this part of the world isn't just my 'happy place.' I've been coming up to the area as long as I can remember. Back then, there were hardly any tourists. I spent hours on the beach reading books (oh so … [Read more...]
Welcome to my Oops and Daisies blog
I love being inspired. Lucky for me, a lot inspires me: traveling, food, people, a good book… really anything with a history. An ability to tell a story. Our stories, the ones we share and the ones we prefer to keep to ourselves, are full of downs (‘oops’) and ups (‘daisies’.) But it’s the stories we’re willing to share, the stories that need to be told, that will help us live the best life … [Read more...]
