my world • Leaving a Legacy
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 11th, 2011 | No Comments »
I still remember @TroyPattee waking me up 10 years ago, encouraging me to get out of bed, and to come downstairs to watch the news. Reports of the World Trade Center being hit were blaring from the TV as I wiped the sleep out of my eyes.
Chase, almost 11 months old, was still asleep as Troy and I sat watching in amazement, learning of the tragic event that had just taken place, trying to process what it meant.
It’s …
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mom • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 22nd, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Last November, I went on a trip to India with Aveda, expecting to have an entirely philanthropic experience. Instead, I had a well-rounded experience that included not only humanitarian aid but also sight seeing, cultural experiences, and great insight into going green…. That last one really caught me
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me • hobbies & me time
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 15th, 2011 | No Comments »
…What were your favorite childhood toys? And be honest… which of your children’s toys do you most like to play with now?
Sometimes when shopping for toys, I only think about my children. What would they like? What would help with their development? What would help them build curiosity and
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me • fashion & style
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on February 12th, 2011 | 20 Comments »
I hear that New York City’s Fashion Week… tops many people’s bucket lists. I’ll admit to loving and appreciating style. It moves me in the way all great design does. But, being fashionable isn’t a talent I claim, so I leave the fashion fun to my friends and watch in
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me • biz, tech, & social media
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 22nd, 2010 | 244 Comments »
I can’t believe BlogHer 2010… is almost here. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was hopping from party to party in Chicago.
I was so excited to repeat the fun experience that I bought my BlogHer 2011 ticket early. But we all know that tickets sold out
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The day has finally arrived. Tweet Ups around the US all in support of Yehu and Basa Body.
Whether you are from the Mom It Forward community or the 12for12K team, if you live in or near one of these locations, please come and party with us all for a…
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