Embarrassment won’t kill you…..right?

May 7, 2012 · 0 comments

At Garanimals this week, I’m tackling the survival of embarrassment. Not TO your kids, but FROM your kids! We all know the Proud Mom Moment where my youngest, Connor made a scene at church. The funny thing is that this is only one of many embarrassing moments he causes me. Be sure to check out my [...]

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Cupcakes in a Cone

February 21, 2012

One of my favorite birthday treats growing up were Cupcakes in a Cone. When I saw this idea on Pinterest it inspired me to make them for my sons school birthday treat. I used House of Hepworth’s  idea to bake my cupcakes and then I decorated with chocolate frosting and a cherry. The tip with the cherry [...]

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Angry Birds Birthday Party

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This week my oldest son turns SEVEN. It seems like only yesterday I brought him home from the hospital. I want to share some of the pictures and ideas I used for his Angry Bird birthday. You can check out my post on Garanimals for tips for organizing for a birthday party, but I wanted [...]

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Refreshing the Daily Routine just in Time for the New Year

January 9, 2012

Most of life is routine – dull and grubby, but routine is the momentum that keeps a man going.If you wait for inspiration you’ll be standing on the corner after the parade is a mile down the street. ~Ben Nicholas As much as you might not like routine, we all have it. As a mom, [...]

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Reflecting on the Past Year

December 28, 2011

Happy New Year’s Eve! Whether you’re headed to a party, or headed to the living room with a bowl of popcorn while the kids sleep, New Year’s Eve is a great day for reflection. A whole year has passed since last New Year’s Eve. You’re a year older. Are you a year wiser? Below are [...]

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Christmas Cards – my nemesis…..

November 17, 2011

Do you feel like you just need to pick the PERFECT Christmas card? Every year I struggle to find that PERFECT card with the PERFECT picture. I am planning on using some pictures I had taken of the boys in early summer for this years card, but I see all the sample family pictures and [...]

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Around the United States one Staycation at a Time

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Yesterday, you may have caught my Staycation post highlighting things to do in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Below are links to Staycation posts from around the United States thanks to The Happy Housewife and Springs Bargains! Enjoy – even if you aren’t necessarily taking a staycation check out the area you are taking a vacation to and you might [...]

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Staycation: Exploring Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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With the rise of gas prices many vacations are now closer to home. The term “Staycations” as caught on as a way to save money by exploring your local area. If you take a little time to investigate what there all is to do you would be amazed! If you a planning a trip somewhere [...]

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Garanimals Mom Blogger ~ Tutorial for Handmade Soap Dispenser

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I’ve highlighted one of these I made here, but now I have a step by step tutorial at Garanimals! I made this one for the SUPER teachers at my sons school. There are so many different uses for these…..     This one I made for a friend using her daughters art work     [...]

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Taste of Home

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Tonight I am going to the Taste of Home Cooking School. If you haven’t been to one of these you NEED to go! It is so great – free giveaways, swag bags, and all things food. I will highlight some of it later this week, but I wanted to share this offer with you for [...]

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