every day living with a touch of creativity
Good things come to those who wait. But what if you are the one waiting? The waiting seems to overshadow the end result…GOOD THINGS. For three years I have played the waiting game. Will our finances ever change for the better? How much longer will we live in this house? Why did we decide to [...]
With eager determination and high expectations, I have entered 2010, in hopes to begin new traditions and aide in creating memories for our family. For the past few weeks, I have been making lists and gathering ideas from around the web to build a supply of fabulous fun for my family. So, without hesitation here [...]
Twinkling lights or a festive bow Chilly nights and maybe snow, Christmas shopping came and went All the money has been spent. Pull the boxes from the shelf Say “good-bye” to Santa’s elf, Roll up your sleeves and sing a tune Before you know it… We’ll be in June! Please understand, I love the sights, [...]
Is your Christmas correspondence a wonderful family photo, creative, informative newsletter, or a super savvy email? As a newlywed…many years ago, all of my Christmas cards were handwritten with great details, each one unique. Then we had our first child and it was a well-posed Christmas photo of the baby. Fast forward to last year, [...]
Twenty-seven years ago I was sitting in a hospital waiting room awaiting the arrival of my baby sister. Now, today I sit anxiously awaiting to board a plane to visit said sister as she awaits the arrival of her firstborn baby, a boy. My trip was planned in hopes that he would already have arrived [...]
Come on in and enjoy a warm cup of cider or hot chocolate while we sit by the fireplace and chat about our organized lives. Ok! Stop laughing out loud before you spill that hot beverage all over yourself! The cooler weather has arrived, and I am sure many of you have already plunged into [...]
Parent-Teacher Conferences! For some families there will be skipping and jumping to the teacher’s door (ok- maybe not literally) because all reports will be glowing… “Johnny is a motivated student, who finishes his work in a timely manner. He loves to work in groups, and I see great leadership potential.” Then there are those families [...]
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