A Double Edged Sword

Facebook. I like it. I don’t like it. It’s reasonable then it’s not reasonable. Its inconsistent policies on privacy are frustrating but I can tolerate the evolution. But, how do I describe my thoughts to my kids about why I don’t want them to use it? It’s been tricky. Then I saw this:   Thanks, [...]

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The Moment I Discovered the Starbucks’ Secret Menu

Do you like going to Starbucks? Do you have a favorite drink? Do you always order the same thing? Are you beginning to believe that the menu seems limited? Cappuccino, latte, mocha, red eye, frappuccino. Maybe a macchiato now and then? Well you may be as excited as we were to discover that Starbucks barristas [...]

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Whole Hearted People and Vulnerability

I have watched this lecture a few times now and have come to believe that I will return to it again and again. It makes me think. It gives me perspective. It fascinates me. It grounds me. I particularly liked the part where she talks about vulnerability. We live in a world of vulnerability, she [...]

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A Welcome from MomentsMom

Welcome to my new home! Formerly located on soapboxmom.com, my blog’s new home is here on Moments We Treasure. You’ll find the same great content as the old blog, just a new address as well as a fresh, new, updated look! Even ordinary moments can be moments we treasure, and MomentsMom aims to help you [...]

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Family and Holidays

We weathered an unexpected health crisis this year. So, more than other years, this holiday season has served to remind us of the value and importance of a strong family unit. That unsettling incident helped give us perspective. Now we hug a little longer, put the personal technology devices down a bit more frequently and [...]

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Do You Discipline Other Peoples’ Kids?

How do you feel when other parents discipline your kids? This topic seems to ruffle feathers. Check out this wonderful clip from The Talk on CBS: If you haven’t seen The Talk yet, give it a little bit of your time. It’s like sitting around your kitchen table with a bunch of girlfriends. Don’t expect [...]

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How to Decorate a Christmas Tree (rerun II)

Back by popular demand is my post about how to decorate a Christmas tree (or “A Tribute to Mom”). _____________________________________________________ Originally posted December 6, 2007 (and annually rerun): Yes…the holidays are upon us. Stores blare Christmas music, commuters face nasty holiday traffic, shoppers swagger through crowded shops, busy busier frazzled parents lose patience with tired [...]

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I Admit That I Applaud Apple…Again

Apple recently released the latest version of its iPhone, the iPhone 4. The company’s performance this quarter? Better than expected. Kudos to Steve Jobs, Jonathan Ive and everyone else at Apple. Look how far you’ve come. People seem to forget your status as the underdog just a decade or two ago. I remember. I remember [...]

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Is It Good to Have Options?

Do you find yourself longing for the good old days when privacy concerns never crossed your mind? When you felt confident that information about your family members was known only to people who were actually part of your real life? Well, consider this: http://media.theonion.com/flash/video/onn_player.swfGoogle Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy By Moving To Remote [...]

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A Good Way to Deal With Unwanted Teen Behavior

When I heard Dave Barry’s story about embarrassing his teenage son by picking him up from school in a Wienermobile (true story!), I thought I’d try his advice. He suggested that one of the easiest ways to get attention from teens was to sing. I’d add to that a bit by saying that song choice [...]

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