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“First Day of School Picture” DIY Chalkboard (re-usable each year!!)

Being part of Michaels Makers has been a lot of fun.  I mean, truly.  A gift card, a theme, and the freedom to make whatever I want?  Yes please.  And I have been trying to keep it to things that I would make anyway, even if I didn’t have the card to spend.  You know, […]

The kids are back in school…”IT’S TIME TO PLAY” GIVEAWAY! (7 winners!)

If you have children, they are either already back to school…..or they will be soon.  And if you don’t have children (or if they’re grown)……all the nieces/nephews/grandkids/neighborhood kids are off to school.  And what does that mean?  Your days are changing. A little more quiet, a little less running around, and a bit more time […]

Seafood and Swiss Salad (delicious HOT or COLD!)

In case you missed it, I announced the 5 winners of the No-Sew Love GIVEAWAY this morning, HERE.  5 of you are about to receive a fun little package on your doorstep!  Eeeeeeh!  (Oh, and all those sweet and encouraging comments on the giveaway post??  Thank you so much. Truly. :) ) . . . […]

No-Sew Love GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!!

Real quick…..time to announce the winners of the No-Sew Love giveaway.  5 of you are about to receive a fun little package on your doorstep!  Eeeeeeh!     The winners actually show up in that Rafflecopter form that you filled out when you entered the giveaway, but I’ll also announce them here.   The winner […]

Synchronized Swimmers perform to Led Zeppelin. The Coolest!

  You may think that synchronized swimmers wouldn’t necessarily pair well with the music of Led Zeppelin….but these athletes proved us all wrong!  Their precision is amazing and their timing to the music is pretty incredible!  The last half was definitely my favorite.  SO cool.       Bears Fighting Over a Fish   Dog […]

Little boy trying to break Taekwondo board…WON’T GIVE UP!!

  Watch this sweet little boy try again and again and AGAIN to earn his belt by breaking the required Taekwondo board.  His determination is not only adorable — but it reminded me that, “who cares who’s watching, I’m going to keep trying and trying and TRYING!”  Cute kid!       Bears Fighting Over […]

DIY Tufted Fabric Ottoman ((…from an old table))

If you came here looking for the ‘No-Sew Love’ (+ other goodies!) GIVEAWAY….you came to the right place. However, you need to click over to the actual ‘No-Sew Love’ book giveaway‘ post.  Today’s the LAST DAY TO ENTER…..so hurry on over and check out the treasures you can win!  (And anyone, from any country, can […]

3 Generations…and the differences in growing up!

  Our culture is constantly changing.  So are our opportunities, lifestyles, desires, etc.  It’s interesting to think about how our grandparents grew up, how we grew up, and how our children are growing up.  It certainly makes me pause for a minute…..and decide if we are providing our children with a balance of all things.  […]

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