Tis the gift…




Super Bowl! Do you ever wonder how those in the NFL spotlight started out? Did Eli Manning make his mom play catch in the backyard? Anyway… some of the fun of having kids isn’t when we, as parents, teach them something, but when they teach us something. Yesterday we went to the Colfax High…

Nostalgic (adj.) a longing to go back to one’s home, hometown or homeland- a yearning for something far away or long ago. ~~~~~~~~~~ This week the word on our Pinterest “WORD” board is nostalgic. At first I was thinking that I should have picked something more school related since many of us…

What happens when an Urban Retro Fitter Mom encourages her kids to help out in the kitchen? Yummy goodness! Teaching your kids to be comfortable in the kitchen and make food that is wholesome and nutritious is one of the best gifts a mom can pass along to her children before they start leaving the…


We have a big family. My husband, John, and I have 6..yes SIX kids. We are the original parents and for those who are already wondering..it is not a religious thing. When people asked if we were done at six, I usually responded, “No, we were done at four, but the last two were just…

Launching a book feels like a huge task. Because it is!
Hey Marci,
Just saw you had a blog and had to come by and say howdy! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. We were in Auburn this morning, had a great salad at a cute little spot on the main street area. YUM.
Make sure to let me know when your book hits the stands. I would love to help get the word out and announce it on my blog.
Merry Christmas!