Just a quick post to let you all know that we have arrived safely in Michigan. The trip went smoothly and the kids did great (thanks in part to a new dvd player and lots of Dora and Diego videos!). Saying farewell to our friends was incredibly difficult, and I miss them all dearly already. […]
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Speaking of Scribbit, the deadline for entering this month’s Write Away contest, is tomorrow. The topic – your first bike, and the prize is fabulous. This is the first time I had a previous post that fits the topic!
Birthday Blessings
I have amazing family and friends coast to coast. They blessed me beyond measure on my birthday. In addition to all the wonderful greetings I received, we spent my birthday at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. In case you haven’t heard – Disney World is offering FREE admission to 1 park on your birthday during 2009. […]
DIY Saturday – Make your own chicken broth
In a crockpot!! Last week my visiting mother-in-law bought two small, whole chickens and we cooked them in the crockpot. We put a layer of carrots and celery on bottom, placed both chickens in the crockpot side-by-side and sprinkled a packet of Good Seasons Italian dressing mix over the top (this is also very good […]
Stop the Traffic
Two weeks from today, all eyes will be on Tampa as we host 2009’s Superbowl. As for me? I’ll be staying home that weekend to avoid the mass of traffic that will invade the already-crowded highways. But while I’ll be avoiding traffic, Housemate is getting out to STOP the traffic – human trafficking that is. […]
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 […]