Category Archives: Family

Last Minute Teacher Gifts

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

If your like me the end of the school year, although a joyous occasion, seems to sneak up on me. June seems to fly by and suddenly it’s the night before last day of school and I am totally unprepared … Continue reading →

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Look Mommy I Pulled Out My Tooth!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

For years Amelia has been wishing for a wiggly tooth. Even as young as two she would insist she had a loose tooth. Many times she would run to me and swear she had a tooth ready to come out. … Continue reading →

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It’s Magic… A whole chicken cooked in 45 minutes!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

It’s Magic… The Deep Covered Baker! A couple of months ago I wrote a post about my Pampered Chef Deep Covered Baker. This clay baker is amazing because you can cook a delicious chocolate lava cake in the microwave in … Continue reading →

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Do It Yourself Haircut

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

Do it yourself projects have become increasingly popular. Everyone everywhere is doing it themselves these days. However, this was one DIY project I could have lived without  The Do It Yourself Hair Cut. Amelia had been begging me to play … Continue reading →

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Were off to see the Wizard!

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

The Wizard of Oz is a classic film loved by all. Who doesn’t love watching Dorothy wander down the yellow brick road in search of the wonderful Wizard of Oz. Sadly Dorothy discovers that the great and all-knowing powerful Oz … Continue reading →

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The Reluctant Disney Fanatic

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

From the moment my oldest daughter was born my husband wanted to go to Disney. I had no desire to go and I gave him a million excuses for why we couldn’t go. It’s too expensive, the kids are too … Continue reading →

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Lenten Calendar for Kids

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Sorry I realize it’s Valentine’s Day but like my car in the snow the other day I am a little stuck.  I had to share one more thought about Lent. A few years ago my daughter brought home for religion … Continue reading →

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40 days of no Facebook say it isn’t so…

Posted on February 13, 2013 by

Today is Ash Wednesday and it marks the first day of a 40 day period of sacrifice for Christians. I guess it’s our payback for “Anglo Saxon Winter Privilege Night” (Schmidt, New Girl season 2, episode 9) or as I … Continue reading →

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Forty and Firsts… One Blogger’s Inspiration

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

This post is brought to you by Zemanta. Zemanta is a social blogging plug-in suggesting related posts, images and tags to spice up your blogging. Get it at Zemanta.com. Firsts… this was a year of firsts. In September I sent … Continue reading →

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Christmas Already??

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

The Thanksgiving turkey is barely digested, the leftovers aren’t cold yet, and the dishes are still in the dishwasher but none of that matters. Thanksgiving ends with abruptness of a sledge-hammer Thursday night. I always feel a little bad for … Continue reading →

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