Micro blogging

I’m going to begin an experiment on the blog in hopes it’ll improve my lackluster posting performance. The basics? Writing and publishing from my phone.

This morning I thought that I’m going to regret not having anything written about our days lately. Not that anything extraordinary is going on, but it’s the ordinary that [...]

I am sorry

Yesterday I had a blog post up about a bad experience we had VBS this week.  It was obvious that I had a lot to get off my chest but it wasn’t so obvious to me at the time how angry I still was about it!  Yikes!  I thought I’d let myself cool down enough [...]

What you’ve missed

What have you missed since the last time I posted to the blog?

 

I had a great time at a wedding with my husband.  We were away from the kids from 2 pm – 12 am.  Actually, the kids weren’t up when we got home, so the next morning was the next time we [...]

Remember when

*Dedicated to the Prairie Princess*

Remember when I used to blog every day?  Good times.  How did I do that, by the way? 

No really, how did I have so much to write about and the time to write it?

Could it be that my children aren’t getting into so much mischief?  Maybe.  Mischief, [...]

Changes

I probably shouldn’t blog when I’ve got so many things to say but can’t say them.

So many thoughts; such excitement.

I have a feeling we’re on the cusp of some big changes.

So many unknowns, a few reservations.

I’m sure I’ll be able to share more information sooner or later.  Hang with me [...]

Ipad vs. KindleIpad vs. Kindle

A friend asked for my opinion on the new Ipad compared to the Kindle. At first I thought she was testing my objectiveness when giving my opinion on a subject matter that involves Apple. I am known to like a lot of things Apple. From the way the company is run to the products produced. [...]

Working vs. Working

I hope you’ll help me out today. 

I want to tackle an issue and that all of us moms have had to face.  To work or to stay at home with children.  Yes, it’s a big one.

If any of you are moms, I’d like your stories.  If you hope to be a mom [...]

Nicaragua recap

Hey ngco faithful!  It’s Jacob again, and I’m back with some more Nicaragua recap.  If you recall my last entry, I wrote about La Chureca and gave you some of my history with Nicaragua.

You’ll remember that my adventure in La Chureca took place on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 26).  Little did you know that I [...]

Policy

Did you know that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is regulating blogs?  Well, they are.

Don’t worry, I’m not scared.  I have nothing to hide.  Really.

Since we have done a few giveaways (mostly gift cards) in the past and will most likely do them again in the future, I just wanted you to know [...]

Bienvenidos a La Chureca

by Jacob Phipps

Hello ngco readers!  My sister and blogmaster, Jessica, asked me to write an entry regarding my latest trip to Nicaragua.  For those that don’t know me, I am the youngest child of James and Denise (excluding Dylan).  I’m living in Ames and attending ISU.  Now that we’re all acquainted, let’s dive in [...]