This week I’m breaking away from my traditional Photostory Friday post (though I’m still participating with Cecily!) and bringing you a fun little Give Me Your Best Shot. You... (Continue reading)
It’s the first day of school here. Today, the pictures will be of children with backpacks and bright yellow buses. So long, summer… My friend, you will be missed… ******** Keep up on the ridiculous, the insightful, the always digressive…... (Continue reading)
Last Saturday, we had a yard sale. We layed out the clothes that the kids have grown out of and the toys they no longer play with.... (Continue reading)
Summer is coming to an end and I’m having a hard time dealing with that concept! As I’ve said before, I love everything about summer. So we are taking one last trip to the beach to calm my nerves before my babies... (Continue reading)
In celebration of Back to School season (all five of my kids head back to school tomorrow morning!) I’m launching my first ever Back to... (Continue reading)
Just because school is back in session doesn’t mean it’s too late to send someone you love a summer smile. This Summer 1-800-Flowers.com is encouraging everyone to send a smile and brighten someone’s day with a thoughtful gift or flowers. I... (Continue reading)
The last few weeks (months?) have been crazy! We’ve been uber-busy and traveling all around. Since our family vacation to Myrtle Beach, Hubby and I traveled to Los Angeles for a wedding; I hosted a Summer Ladies’ Luncheon at my... (Continue reading)
I just stumbled across this video from White on Rice Couple (aka my heroes of all things culinary, video, gardening and photography) and was completely charmed. I’m sure you will be too. Now go blow some bubbles in your garden... (Continue reading)
I grew up in California and my in-laws live in Florida, and yet my digital photo library is sadly lacking in beach photos. Although it’s hard to tell that this picture was taken on a beach, I kept coming back... (Continue reading)
This morning I told my son a lie. I lied to him, and I didn’t take it back. You see, he was looking in the refrigerator for for something to eat for breakfast, and he spotted my package of Yoplait... (Continue reading)
They dress up (yes, that is my son wearing a pink ballet costume) and play with Moon Dough for HOURS (more on that later). They write stories on the windows. They roll up diapers and secure with a rubber band... (Continue reading)
The beach is the last place you want to think about green cleaning – or is it? There are increasing reports of children coming down with stomach flu-like symptoms after playing in the sand at the beach. Most parents tend... (Continue reading)
Image by sgetgood via Flickr This weekend, there was a balloon festival in our sleepy little town. I haven’t done much editing on the photos I took of the balloon glow last night or the balloons cruising over town at... (Continue reading)
If you are looking for a unique summertime color scheme, consider adding silver to your decor. This cool color is perfect for bringing an element of light and reflection into your home. Whether you include the color by adding a... (Continue reading)
Well, it’s hard to believe it’s August already. Summer is almost over and many parents are gathering school supplies and amassing new wardrobes for the little ones. But there are still a few days to enjoy so why not take... (Continue reading)