Friday Fun Video: Bad Doggie!
A cute dog doing bad (but still cute) things!
Friday Fun Video: Twins Excited For Bed
How cute! If only it were always that easy, hahaha.
Wordless Wednesday: Kitty Loves Car Rides!
Friday Fun Video: Pugs, Beach….What More Do You Need?
When I imagine Heaven, this is basically what I picture, LOL. Plus, it shows how much rescuing an animal changes their lives- every dog in this video is rescued!
Friday Fun Video: Sleepy Bouncer
This is adorable!
Friday Fun Video: Scaredy Dogs
To be fair, some of these cats are pretty scary looking, hahaha.
How NOT To Buy A House
Look at your realtor. Is she making this face? Or maybe she’s gritting her teeth and trying not to pull out her hair. Either way, look out! You might be an obnoxious buyer. Now, there is a difference in being picky and knowing what you want (and refusing to settle for less), and being deliberately difficult. So, if you’re wondering whether or not you are driving your agent up the wall, check out this post by Brendon Disimone at Yahoo Homes:
–You request additional showings, bring an entourage, etc. — but never make an offer
–You make unjustified lowball offers
–You plan to negotiate the price down during escrow but don’t tell your agent
–You make big demands on the agent’s time but are a long way from being serious
Friday Fun Video: Kids Discovering Life
Okay, we’ve all seen the babies eating lemons videos, but this is way cuter. My four month old nephew LOVES looking at himself in the mirror and smiling- he is such a ham <3
How Not To Name A Baby
I have a not-so-secret obsession: I love baby names. I think about them almost every day. Family members are constantly asking if I’m pregnant because of the sheer amount of baby name books I have. I have a list of baby name choices that I will guard with my life so no one else steals them. It doesn’t help that I also love writing fantasy and sci fi stories- I’m constantly on the hunt for new, unique, but wearable names. Long story short, I’m extremely picky about baby names. Some would even say I’m a baby name snob. Oh well. Here are my tips to make sure you don’t scar your child for life:
-Make it wearable. No matter how pretty the name Anastasiana Neveah Tatiana Belladonna Ravenna sounds to you, you have to think….. Could you seriously give a baby a name like that? Can you picture yourself calling a three month old “Rocky Dexxxter Blaze Savage”? A twelve year old? A forty year old? Probably not. At least, I hope not. Say it out loud. A lot. Start calling your pregnant belly by the name you are going to give your kid. If you can’t stand it for a few days, it’s not meant to be.
-Avoid trends and pop culture references like the plague, unless you can be subtle about it: Don’t name your child Brayden Hayden Aidan Bentley or Katniss #Selfie Beyonce Sherlock.
-Be original, but don’t go crazy: There is a fine line between giving your child the name that 10 other classmates will have, and naming them Contezza Anjelyyna Jaxxon Deziray. Also, I’d avoid any bizarre spellings.
-If you have to be “kreative”, save it for the middle name: there is a current trend of kids having “word” names, like River, Sonnet, Lyric, even “Infinity” and “Ocean” etc. I think it’s a bit kooky, but it’s more acceptable for a middle name.
-The Golden Rule: Think of your child. This is their name, not yours, and they will grow up to be a real live adult someday. They have to live with it every day, and it will be their entire identity. Your pick has to be absolutely perfect. No pressure though.
-Don’t listen to anyone’s advice: if you’ve found a name you love, that you know is THE ONE, even if it’s one of the ones I listed above, don’t let anyone talk you out of it. Unless you’re going to name your child Jezebel Renesmee St. Nikolas Eleven O’ Hara. Don’t do that.