I wrote another post announcing our brand new Quirky Squirrel Shop, but it didn’t seem quite right. Then I realized that it didn’t match the tone of my blog at all. My blog entries are all about real experiences and (relatively) unfiltered thoughts. I have been waiting like a caffeine-filled child on Christmas Eve to…
Author: HL Contreras
Stay Kooky. Shop Quirky!
Welcome to the Quirky Squirrel Shop! If you enjoy my sense of humor and want to bring a touch of quirkiness home with you, I invite you to browse the products of my latest endeavor. I began this project a while ago but then life threw me a curve ball and I got delayed much…
The Plush Bunny
Every so often I will get the urge to do something creative. Honestly, it comes and goes in waves. Recently a friend of mine was expecting and I wanted to get her something special along with the practical gifts I gave her (onesies and diapers). I then had (what seemed like) a brilliant idea to…
Spartans for a Day
We are a gym family, although anyone who knew me when I was younger probably wouldn’t believe that. Nik and I go to the gym daily. Our daughter, Zoe, has been coming with us on weekends, in addition to her 3 evenings of karate during the week (sometimes I feel like a chauffeur and am…
Mini Me
I have created a monster. Shockingly, she’s very much a “mini me.” Good one, Karma. Sometimes she is much more sweet…other times, she exudes a bit more wit and sass. To be fair, she comes by it honestly through both parents and her sass is always in good-hearted fun. Here are some of my favorite…