Rosetinted Traveler

Yarn Stencil Wall Art

My 10 year old daughter is one of the most preciously creative people I know. She has always loved arts and crafts, yet she has been impressing me more and more as she is getting older. I marvel at the lens that she may be seeing the world in, because some of the beauty she…

Breaking Barriers: Fave Quotes From 2nd Annual Women’s Symposium

Last week I attended Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District’s Second Annual Women’s Symposium hosted by Congressman Scott Rigell. The theme this year was “Breaking Barriers-Empowering Dreams” and I set out to attend to learn more about the needs and challenges of starting a female-owned business from local resources. I am in the starting stages of creating…

My Broken Thyroid

It has been a few months since I last posted. Life has taken several unfortunate turns for me, but I know that my life is still blessed. December included me accompanying my father to California to see his oldest brother who was dying. This led to my dad being admitted for several days in the…

10 Steps to Getting Your Family Organized Before School Starts

Let’s talk about it parents…and help each other out along the way! It’s August and the first day of school is lurking right around the corner. How did this happen? Where did the summer go? Don’t fret. There are a few things you can pace yourself in getting prepared for your family’s schedule to change…

Cereal Box Puzzles and other kid crafting goodness

Today’s toddler fun is totally brought to you by Jamie Dorobek’s book C.R.A.F.T.(Creating Really Awesome Free Things). Jamie is the innovative force behind the blog of the same name. Several months ago I received a copy of the book for review and with my dad’s passing and my own sickness, I haven’t been able to sit…

Lemon Blueberry Flaxseed Pancakes

I have to include this recipe on the blog because it is one of my second daughter’s favorites. Lemon, blueberries, and pancakes…what else do you need in the morning? Part of the reason I started this blog was so my kids would have an archive of some of our favorite eats and experiences. This is…

Bounce and Elastic Science Fun with Wubble Bubble Ball

Toys are some of the best ways to allow kids to have fun and learn at the same time. The Wubble Bubble Ball is no exception. We’ve all purchased bouncing balls for our children, but this is one ball that gives you the flexibility to have teachable moments on properties of matter and forces. Before…

White House State of STEM (#SoSTEM) Recap

Whether you are a student (of any level), a parent, or a teacher, you probably have been hearing about the importance of STEM within your respective schools, media and communities. If you have an interest in STEM careers, issues, and innovaions, today the White House delivered it’s third annual “State of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math”…

Kids Can Make and Share Videos Safely Through KidzVuz

Do your kids have a passion for making videos and want to upload them for the world to see? As a parent, you are probably concerned over their online safety. It is becoming a challenge to compromise the parents’ need for security and a child’s desire to be part of the online world of content…

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

I am not Hawaiian and I’ve never lived in Hawaii. However, my parents were stationed there prior to my arrival and bestowed upon me the nickname “Lani”, which means “heavenly” in Hawaiian. I’ve actually never gone by my real name and thus I’ve always been confused with being Hawaiian. However, my mom did take…