Monthly Archives: August 2009

Rainy Day Oregon Collage
Geo Crafts

Rainy Day Oregon Collage

Summer in Oregon can only mean one thing: Rain. Lol, actually any season in Oregon can mean rain. So instead of lounging on the beach, or frolicking in the sprinkler like the rest of the country today, We spent the afternoon inside making some fun collages: (Nah, Nah, Nah, NAH, Nah) Paper was everywhere Glue was everywhere But I didn’t …Read the Rest

New Projects…No Time
Mommy Crafting

New Projects…No Time

I have so much to show you! But so little time. These photos will have to do, maybe I’ll find time to explain them all, and link them up. Soon. Promise :) If there is something you just have to have the link for ASAP let me know…. I’ll dig quicker!

Starbucks on a Budget….
Life

Starbucks on a Budget….

L is for the way you LOOK at me… O is for the only ONE I see… V is Very, Very extraordinary, and E is EVEN more then anything that I adore, that’s LOVE! Last week our local Albertsons was running a fantastic rebate that I just had to take advantage of: Spend $25 in participating products (Starbucks Coffee being …Read the Rest

First Grade Curriculum
Homeschool Books

First Grade Curriculum

I DID IT! I’m totally done. I’ve got it ALL! It feels SOOOOOO Good. Since this was my second year picking out homeschool curriculum, I really feel like I know what I’m doing. (Snicker) Seriously though, I was able to pick and choose things that we’re more tailored to my daughters learning style (And my lack of ability to keep …Read the Rest

Hodge Podge
Life

Hodge Podge

So this is what we’ve been up to this week….. The Kids painted a birdhouse and we added a bit of moss to the top We’ve been enjoying fresh tomatoes from our garden Sissy and Bubba painted their own Garden decorations We all made some yummy jam from “ChesterBerries” we got at a local farm Sissy & Bubba played this …Read the Rest

Back in the Kitchen
Mommy Recipes

Back in the Kitchen

Finally Right? I mean McDonnalds only has so many choices! Monkey is almost 2 months old and I’m just now meandering my way down the hall and into the kitchen come Dinner time. We’ve gotten so many lovely and delicious meals from friends and family, many of which I’ve been dying to make myself. One of my most favorite meals …Read the Rest

Organically Grown
Giveaways

Organically Grown

Oh, I have something so scrumptious to show you! Just a little background: I’ve been entering Baby Giveaways like crazy. I’m like an obsessed mama trying to score some fresh diggs for my little monkey. And a couple weeks ago I finally won something! I couldn’t believe it. And when I saw what I won, I was even more excited! …Read the Rest

If you Give a Girl a…..
Life

If you Give a Girl a…..

Isn’t it fun to see the differences between your children? Not just the differences that make themselves apparent because of age, but the natural gender and personality differences that God has instilled into the core of our very souls. Male and Female he created them. And as a Psych major, I love to observe and record see these differences in …Read the Rest

Garage Sale Finds
Life

Garage Sale Finds

This is why I love garage sales…. I spent a total of $11 (which is like the price of just one thing from a Teacher Supply Store) Unifex Counting Cubes: $1.00 USA States Fact Book: $1.00 2 Fraction Circle Set: $1.00 2 Tile Fractions Set: $2.00 And my very most favorite deal: 36 Premade Laminated File Folder Games: $6.00 (Did …Read the Rest

I have a problem…..
Life

I have a problem…..

Seriously, There are certain aisles at Walmart that I cannot even go down anymore. (Like the fabric aisle, the kids craft aisle, the scrapbooking aisle and especially the ribbon aisle) So, you know what kind of trouble I’d be in if someone actually handed me a catalog. Especially one filled with the most beautiful ribbons I’d ever laid my craft-weary …Read the Rest

First Fruits…..or Vegetables?
Life

First Fruits…..or Vegetables?

Okay, so I need a refresher on the “Is it a Fruit or Is it a Vegetable Quiz” Tomato’s really confuse me, and there is always that Smart-y-Pants that reminds me which food group Corn Really belongs too….. You know, just for my information and all. But….I think I’ve got this one figured out and I’m pretty sure that a …Read the Rest