When You Move Away, Far Away

It was all innocent enough. I had just finished my DVRd episode of Downton Abbey when a commercial came on for Antiques Roadshow, the host standing in a green valley, mountains rising up behind him. It hit me like a punch in the gut: he’s in Oregon. I can’t help it, the unexpected sight of home still brings tears to my eyes every. time. The first time I saw Ndamukong Suh’s Chrysler commercial featuring his hometown of Portland, I totally broke down. And a couple of weeks ago, I...

When You Move Away, Far Away

It was all innocent enough. I had just finished my DVRd episode of Downton Abbey when a commercial came on for Antiques Roadshow, the host standing in a green valley, mountains rising up...

Many Branches, One Tree (#mbotree): Liane of Liane Dimond Photography

For this edition of the Many Branches, One Tree project, I’m excited to introduce you to someone I’ve known for a long, long time.  Liane is a friend from my years growing up...

Wordless Wednesday: January, In Pictures #instagram366

{I did it! A month’s worth of pictures! If I don’t manage another month of the #instagram366 project, I feel I at least accomplished something by getting this under my belt. Are...

Book Review: The Way We Fall, by Megan Crewe

It was refreshing to read a young adult book that does not involve a dystopian society, fairy tale creatures, or teens in impossibly adult situations. No, The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe is...

3 Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your Blog

Time is a funny thing when it comes to the blogosphere. It often feels like everything is moving at the speed of light – constant innovation in technology and ideas, a worldwide web...

Celtic Woman “Believe” {CD & DVD #Giveaway}

New for 2012, the amazing ladies from Celtic Woman are coming stateside for a brand new tour called “Believe.” If you are not familiar with Celtic Woman, let me introduce...

Many Branches, One Tree (#mbotree): Jennifer from MommyB Knows Best

Welcome to the first official post of the Many Branches, One Tree project at Tree, Root, and Twig! I’m excited to be kicking it off with a special feature on Jennifer from MommyB...

Closed: BIG MIRACLE & Fandango Gift Card #Giveaway

Opening Friday, February 3, BIG MIRACLE is a star-studded family film that looks funny, heart-warming, and like a must-see for our family. A synopsis of BIG MIRACLE: Inspired by the true...

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