Month: June 2009

4th of July crafts

4th of July crafts

The Fourth of July is almost here…time to do some decorating! We have our bunting up and some american flags, but wanted to make some more patriotic crafts for the holiday. I came aross these really cute projects from Country Living. Aren’t these hats so 

Free Paint

Free Paint

If you go here…..you can pick out your favorite color of paint and Glidden will send you a quart of it (in eggshell finish) FOR FREE!!! What color did I choose you ask? I picked out Robin’s Egg. Thanks Glidden!

Desk Redue

Desk Redue

If you know me at all, I love repurposing things! This desk has been in my life for twenty years now and who knows how old it is? My mom and I picked it out at a garage sale when I was in jr. high. 

Poor Tom Cat

Poor Tom Cat

We took our large kitty to the Vet this week. He had what we thought was an abscess, but after surgery, the doctor pulled out five lipomas from under his chin. The doctor also sent some samples to the lab to see if it’s cancerous 

Gout, Gout, Let It All Out

Gout, Gout, Let It All Out

THESE ARE THE THINGS I CAN DO WITHOUT Poor hubby woke up Father’s day with a horrible pain in his foot…so horrible he one, complained about it (he NEVER complains) and two, he  had a really hard time walking. We went to his parent’s house 

Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day

  Hope you enjoy a wonderful father’s day with the ones you love! Purchased on Etsy at PoshMommaStore. I love this simple little guitar pick that is as imperfect as I am. I know he’ll love it too!

Crazy Mac-in-dogs

Crazy Mac-in-dogs

If you have a weak stomach, you may want to avert your eyes. Introducing the new culinary delight of Mac-in-dogs. Spaghetti noodles look like they are actually growing into the hot dogs! You too can make this crazy recipe with your kids this summer…just follow 

Thankful for Eggs

Thankful for Eggs

Over the past few months I’ve had fresh eggs delivered to my doorstep. I’ve never had anything delivered before, and I feel privileged to have these free-range eggs in my home. This week we got a special treat. I told the Neikola, the owner of 

Easy Peasy Strawberry Jam Photo Instructions

Start by Picking the Best Strawberries! Little Man, Little Missy and I went to our favorite place to pick berries, Fordyce Farms. This family run farm is a fun place to go with little guys since they offer a wide varity of produce to pick and they also 

Busy Backyard

Paver Patio We’ve been busy! Last weekend we put in a paver patio and added rock to our side yard. After the digging, hauling, weeding, and sweat we got it done and love the new look. Our first step was figuring out what material to 

Garden Inspiration

Garden Inspiration

A while back a friend and I went to a self guided garden tour through Salem. We had so much fun exploring other gardens and drooling over the fun garden art so I thought I would share some inspiring images.

Vendor Client Relationships

I LOVE this clip! Too bad this happens so often. You’d think people would know better by now! Produced by Scofield Editorial, Inc. Casting Agency: Artistic Enterprises Casting Director: Michelle Moore Video Store Customer: David Meek Video Store Clerk: Nick Kcrek Restaurant Customer (Male): Andy 

Happy Birthday to Me!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Yesterday was my birthday….I’m now 31. I had a nice day spent with my family and hubby made it really special for me. My in-laws called and sent something in the mail, friends remembered, and I felt special.   With that said, it’s so strange