Today is my first blogaversary

I wish I could celebrate, but family is more important. I'll celebrate when my brother gets well. He's still in ICU.

Thanks for the continued prayers. He is improving.

The Ultimate Blog Party 2010 has began

I wish I could be a better hostess, unfortunatly a family emergency will prevent me from being able to activly participate in the party this year.

However, that shouldn't stop you from the fun. There are new blogs to find. There are new friends to meet. And there are many prizes to win.

You don't have to be a blogger to participate. Visit 5 Minutes For Mom and learn how to participate. Then go have fun.

A family emergency has me at the hospital around the clock with my brother, Chester

There will be a lack of blog updates while my brother is in the ICU and I am sitting with him at the hospital.

I will do what I can, but right now family is my main concern and updates about him on Facebook is all I  have been able to muster.

Thanks for understanding and prayers are appreciated.

Letters To God starts in theaters Friday

In Theaters Friday.

A heartfelt tale of inspiration, hope and redemption, Letters to God is the story of what happens when one boys walk of faith crosses paths with one mans search for meaning—the resulting transformational journey touches the lives of everyone around them.

Tyler Doherty (TANNER MAGUIRE) is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy. Surrounded by a loving family and community, and armed with the courage of his faith, he faces his daily battle against cancer with bravery and grace. To Tyler, God is a friend, a teacher and the ultimate pen pal—Tylers prayers take the form of letters, which he composes and mails on a daily basis.

The letters find their way into the hands of Brady McDaniels (JEFFREY S.S. JOHNSON), a beleaguered postman standing at a crossroads in his life. At first, he is confused and conflicted over what to do with the letters. Overtime he begins to form a friendship with the Doherty family getting to know not just Tyler but his tough, tender yet overwhelmed mom (ROBYN LIVELY), stalwart grandmother (MAREE CHATHAM) and teen brother Ben (MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER BOLTEN) -- who are each trying to stand strong against the doubts that come with the chaotic turn their lives have taken.

Moved by Tylers courage, Brady realizes what he must do with the letters, a surprise decision that will transform his heart and uplift his newfound friends and community in an exhilarating act of testament to the contagious effect of one boys unwavering faith against the odds.

Inspired by a true story, Letters to God is an intimate, moving and often funny story about the galvanizing effect one childs belief can have on his family, friends and community.

Rated PG
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Letters to God Tanner Maguire Jeffrey S.S. Johnson Robyn Lively Maree Cheatham Michael Christopher Bolten

Resurrection Rolls for Easter morning

Resurrection Rolls are a great way to share the message of Easter with your kids and end up with a sweet treat.

Ingredients

1 package Cresent Rolls or biscuits

melted butter

large marshmallows

cinnamon

sugar

Happy Easter, He has risen; Teach your kids the true meaning with Spiritual eggs

This is an easy way to teach your children the true meaning of Easter.

Number 12 plastic eggs and fill each one with the items listed below.

Have your children open the eggs in order, and then read the corresponding scripture.

Todays Mom-preneur is Bambina Ballerina owned by Trisha Haas

Bambina Ballerina is owned by Trisha Haas. She makes one of a kind and beautiful Fairytopia Tutu Hair-bow Holders.

Her wares have sold in many boutiques and shops nationwide.

Trisha has a loving, giving heart. She has donated or reduced her costs to help charity events.

Trisha is currently only making pre-made orders. And she has some ready to ship.

You can see some hair-bow holders she has made and sold.
And read the reviews of her happy customers in her guest book.

Instructions for making hair bows are listed on her site for free.

Kids can decorate a free Easter pail at Michaels today from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Decorate a pail at Michaels today from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Kids' Spring-tacular at Borders today

Borders today at 11 a.m.

Kids eat free at Applebee's on Easter

Kids eat free at Applebee's on Easter, April 4, at participating locations.

Kids must be accompanied by one adult to receive free meal.

Limit of 2 free kids meals per adult entree purchase.

Age 10 and under.

Dine in only.

Thanks, Spend Less and Save More, for the tip.

Toys R Us online Easter Egg Hunt

The Great Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Eggs are hidden throughout the Toys R Us site. But, these are no ordinary eggs. Each egg contains an exclusive deal or promotion that can only be redeemed at Toysrus.com.

For a little eggstra help in your search, take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions. Plus, don't check out their Facebook and Twitter pages for all the latest Easter Egg hints and clues.

Happy 12th Birthday, Tyler, we love you

Happy Birthday, Tyler. Your grandfather and I love you so much.

Where has the time gone? It's hard to believe that 12 years ago my first grandchild was born. Time goes by too fast. Every minute is so precious.

I am so proud of you, Tyler. You are a wonderful grandson. 

I hope you don't mind the look back at your life. Click play to see the card.

This free slideshow personalized with Smilebox

Mom-prenuer of the Day is Megan, owner of ShabbyBlogs.com, who is celebrating her first Blogaversary

Megan, a stay-at-home mother of three little girlies, offers her hard work to bloggers 100% free: backgrounds; buttons and blinkies; tutorials; other extras; and freebies.

Kids eat free at IHOP in April

Throughout the entire month of April, Kids Eat Free from 4 to 10 p.m. every day at participating IHOPs nationwide. Check out the new commercial below, and let your little one pick up the tab at IHOP tonight.

Todays Mom-preneur is Trisha at 24/7 Moms with creative Easter cupcakes

Fluffy Bunny Cupcakes

Strawberry Surprise Cupcake

These are two of the five Egg-stra Simple Cupcakes featured on 24/7 Moms for Easter. They were also demonstated on her show Tuesday night.

April Fools' Day jokes and pranks

I hope you aren't the one on the wrong side of the joke today.

But, if you're looking to pull one over, then maybe you can find something here to help you.

From Martha Stewart's site

Puzzling Message

Confuse callers by leaving the following outgoing message on your answering machine: "Hello? [pause] Hello? [pause] Is anyone there? [pause] April Fools'!"

A mashed-potatoes-and-gravy "sundae" is a good gag for the afternoon, when everyone thinks the jokes are over.

Get a $1 off Dippin' Dots coupon

Coupon

Expires April 12.