I don't know about you, but the thought of taking down and storing all of my holiday decorations can be daunting. Sometimes I feel like as soon as I get the house decorated exactly the way I want it, the New Year's ball has dropped and its time to take everything down again. One thing … Continue reading Holiday Decoration Storage
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Happy New Year – and where the heck have I been?
Where have I been? I don't even have a good answer! I wish I had some fabulous story like I was whisked aways for a two month journey through Europe ... but I must be honest, it has been nothing like that! Work has been busy, family life has been busy and I have been … Continue reading Happy New Year – and where the heck have I been?
Halloween Party!
We had a great time hosting a Halloween party for Olivia and her friends this weekend. You know I love a good party - and I love Halloween! It has always been one of my favorite holidays. I hope by having fun get togethers for Halloween that Olivia will grow to love this holiday too. … Continue reading Halloween Party!
A Beautiful Bridal Shower
I think I have attended my last Bridal Shower! (Except for my nieces and next generation bridal showers) So what does that mean? Bring on the baby showers I guess!! But if it was my last one of my generation - it was a very elegant one to end with. My friend, Angela, who I … Continue reading A Beautiful Bridal Shower
My Friday Favorites 08.09.13
Happy Friday everyone! I took today off from work so my weekend started last night - BUT some of you only have a few hours left! My faithful readers know I love the weekends, a chance to step away from the grind, spend time with family (or get some precious "me" time.) I also love recapping … Continue reading My Friday Favorites 08.09.13
Summertime Binder for Barbeque Recipes
This whole idea started when I was flipping through All You magazine and saw this article entitled How to be a Great Griller. I decided to pull it out for my sister who we visit for 4th of July. She has always been the griller in our family. As each summer issue hit my mailbox, … Continue reading Summertime Binder for Barbeque Recipes
An Under the Sea Party
I know it's been a month since Olivia's birthday party. I finally got all the pictures together! To see the planning stages check out my post: Party Inspirations. Let me jump right in to the Under the Sea themed birthday party. Invitations, Name Labels and Thank You Cards by Tiny Prints Outside Decorations Baby Area … Continue reading An Under the Sea Party
Party Inspirations
In the midst of all of our unpacking and getting our home together - we have Olivia's second birthday coming up! Of course we are hosting a party for her and I was positive I wanted to have it in our new home, even if we are not completely ready to show it off. It … Continue reading Party Inspirations
The 400th Comment Contest
It has been quite awhile since my friend Angela won The 400th Comment Contest and I owed her a prize! Since all my crafting supplies are still packed away in boxes, I used the fact that Angela is getting married in September to inspire what her prize would become. I have made these kits before … Continue reading The 400th Comment Contest
Passover Present
I was reading an article online and it mentioned the haggadah. I was pretty sure that this was the book used at Passover seders, but wasn't 100% sure, so I googled it. When I did , a picture came up of New American Haggadah by Jonathan Safran Foer. What an amazing coincidence, since he is … Continue reading Passover Present
My Color-Coded Life 