Today I’m challenged & reminded to use the medium of Mobile to extend my Mothering influence. Sometimes I forget, as an on the go mom, to use my mobile device as a tool to reach out & communicate with my tween/teen on a level that’s personal & directed. Text messaging that encourages, build’s-up and affirms [...]
Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies
Home-made Chocolate Chip cookies are my family’s all-time favorite! Recently, I’ve discovered the joy of dipping the sides of the Chocolate Chip cookies in melted chocolate. It’s delish! If you would like to try these, here is the tried & true recipe that brings BIG smiles in our house! Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour 1 [...]
Sticky Situation Painting Tips for Kids
Have you ever walked into a room and you’ve witnessed ‘play-time gone wrong’? Like decorating the walls w/ crayon, or self-painting in peanut butter, or painting the hard-woods because a little paint got away from the craft table. Typically, when I find my child ‘creativity’ using paint, my heart just leaps due to the expected [...]
No-sew Card Holder – Chevron & Burlap Revisited
Wondering what to do with left-over fabric lying around? Here’s an easy to make Christmas card holder; why not fabric and it’s a no-sew deal. Start & complete project in under 30 minutes. Steps are below: 1. Drape the fabric over cabinet doors. 2. Use thread and wrap the center point for button insertion. 3. [...]
Simple Burlap & Chevron Table Runner for the Holidays
If your looking for ideas to dress-up the table for the holidays, consider this simple table-runner. It takes very little fabric and can be made in an hour or less. Follow these simple steps: 1. Cut fabric to desired table length. My dimensions were: 5ft x 2ft. 2. Construct a 1/4″ rolled-helm on the length [...]
A Holiday Wish…
My absolute favorite time of the year is Christmas! No other time brings such abundance of love, food, fun, excitement & family bonding experiences. If I could possibly make this holiday better it would involve taking my dad, who’s health is not the best, to see one of the most beautiful caves I’ve laid my [...]
Avoiding the big “P”; Making a difference in our Holiday
1: the quality or state of being perfect 1a : freedom from fault or defect : flawlessness 2a : an exemplification of supreme excellence 2b : an unsurpassable degree of accuracy or excellence Definition provided by www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perfection Perfection is a guilt-inflected/ burdensome reality, particularly for moms, that often drives stress & unhappiness to the most [...]
Delicious Pumpkin Bread
Delicious Pumpkin Bread Recipe Ingredients • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree • 4 eggs • 1 cup vegetable oil • 2/3 cup water • 3 cups white sugar • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg [...]
Happy Grandparent’s Day!
Thank you for all of your unconditional love, teachings, and wisdom! You are priceless!
How much, in TIME, could be saved?
What would life look like if everyone had a part in your day? What if a ‘team-player’ mentality lived in your home? Now we all know that home should be a safe haven for everyone. A place to UN-whind, relax, receive unconditional love & acceptance. However, sharing the load & working toward a common goals [...]
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