It’s All Good

I just read a great post by Mary Ostyn of Owlhaven.  It was all about getting kids to like lots of different foods . . . and about how that can backfire!  I was cheering along with the entire post . . . and weeping for her loss (and the familiarity of it all) at [...]

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Two (or is it Too?) Fun Toddler Ideas

It’s Monday, and if you’re anything like me, you could use a good jump start for your week.  Here are a couple ideas to get your creative juices flowing for the week: 1.  I ordered a flannel play set to go with Chicka Chicka Boom Boom; I was able to order a set that has [...]

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On My Own

I’m (finally) leaving a season of life in which Handsome has spent quite a few nights away from home and heading into a season where my dear husband is going to be at home more (or so he says). Because this blog is part “let’s remember” and part “here’s a fun idea!” I thought I [...]

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Play-Dough

Been sick since some time last week. Tired of being sick. Today I let the kids watch so much television that I don’t even know how many hours it was! But then I mustered the energy to make them some homemade play-dough.  I’ve been wanting to try this recipe since last fall, when I got [...]

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I Need A Little Help From My Friends

So, I need some ideas: I love to send people cards or fun little gifts for their birthdays.  One year (about a billion years ago, before the post office got all uppity about things being perfectly flat) I figured out that I could mail a little pad of post it notes to my friends for [...]

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Works For Me – Great Toddler Birthday Gift

A couple years ago while I was at our neighbors’ house for a playdate I noticed a little homemade book.  Upon further inspection I realized that it was actually a letter book that was made especially for one of the boys in the family.  It was so sweet; each page featured a letter and a [...]

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Quick & Easy & Warm Meals – Works For Me!

It’s Wednesday again, so here goes with the Works For Me Wednesday post! I strive to give my family whole grains, lots of vegetables, fresh fruits, lean meats, and so much more.  I put a lot of time into our food preparation…except when I don’t/can’t/won’t.  Then I dig through the recipe box until I find [...]

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Works For Me – Christmas Card Display

For this Works for Me Wednesday, I just have a quick idea: I saw this idea in a Martha Stewart Christmas magazine lots of years ago, so it’s not really my idea…but I thought it worth sharing, because it’s SO easy and cheap!  I used ribbon that I bought in the dollar bin at Michael’s.  [...]

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Works for Me – Pretty & Fun Cupcakes

Way back in October (which seems like a billion years ago and yesterday all at the same time) I had the privilege of helping a friend by showing up at her party with the cupcakes for the shindig.  I love to bake, and I love to decorate things…so I was so excited that she asked.  [...]

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Works For Me – A Monthly Menu

For those of you who actually read yesterday’s post and were waiting for today’s edition, I apologize; I’ll share more of my secret tomorrow!  I just had to participate in Works For Me Wednesday! I know it sounds a little crazy, but I plan our family menu for a whole month at a time.  In [...]

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