During a phone conversation with my Mom the other day, she sadly told me that the charitable organization she works with that provides handmade baby items to area hospitals is temporarily shutting down. WHY??? was my astonished response. This particular organization is doing such an incredible work providing needed items for so many families with […]
Random
DIY Saturday – Clothespin Magnets
Ever since Christmas, every time I opened my refrigerator door, one or two of the many beautiful Christmas photo cards we received in the mail fell off the fridge. It was becoming apparent that I needed more magnets. So when I saw this tutorial, I pulled out my scrap paper and went to town with […]
Birthday Buy
Little Miss Sunshine got a bit of money from a couple of her Great Grandmas for her birthday. It was the first time she received money and understood it was “hers” and she could get (almost) whatever she wanted. So I asked her after she had the money for a day if she had decided […]
DIY Saturday
Around our home, Saturday is DIY day. Whether it’s a bathroom remodel, hemming pants, cleaning up a yard, or making cards, Saturday’s are a buzz around here. Even the kids get involved. T-Rex loves to brag that he “helped” Daddy fix the hole in the shower. So Saturdays I’ll start sharing some of our DIY […]
Day 2
January 2. Day 2 of the South Beach Diet. Five years ago, before kids, we did Atkins to drop those excess college pounds, and I lost about 25 extra lbs. The Narrator picked up the South Beach book earlier this week and eagerly agreed to do it with me. Really, he doesn’t need to lose […]
Christmas Went
Is Christmas over already? Is it really almost 2009? What a year this has been! I’ve started this post a few times, but it’s been rather busy-fun around here! We’re in the midst of hosting family friends and are having a blast – Sea World Sunday, zoo today, and maybe Busch Gardens tomorrow if Little […]