THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED Boy was I in trouble if I did not send my Grandmother a thank you note for gifts or special outings she would take me on or give me. She instilled in me the importance of staying in touch with family, remembering birthdays and handwriting thank you notes. She now lives
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The winner of the Twisted Silver Giveaway is Elizabeth M. who said, “What don’t I love is the question! Twisted Silver has the best modern and fun designs! I love the Beatnik bracelet! I have one piece from them so far and I can’t wait to get more.” She also blogged about the giveaway which
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Gulp…..I am attempting a handmade Christmas. Which I am sure is making my Mother laugh her head off, I refused to learn how to sew or “craft” growing up. I am going to personally make many presents and also buy handmade from Etsy or other small companies. So until December I am going to share
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100 Great Picture Books, compiled by the New York Public LibraryAbuela by Arthur Dorros. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing by Judi Barrett. Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel Andy and the Lion by Juan Daugherty Ben’s Trumpet by
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It has been a rough morning, I am not sure why, I seem to be off my game. This has changed the tone of the house, such beautiful music.
It is getting cold, it even snowed last week so I find myself reminiscing with the girls about our fabulous summer vacation to California. We had such fun playing at Micke Grove Park in San Joaquin County California. Can you believe they only charge 3.00 to explore their garden and a 2.00 entrance fee to
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For the giveaway click here. Yes Bread and Butter can be an art form, cooking is the biggest art form in our home. I bought this beautiful cookbook called The River Cottage Family Cookbook and it has quickly become my new favorite cookbook. The pictures are beautiful, recipes are written with love and it explains
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For the giveaway click here. I never thought of teaching Abby about the location and facts of the different OCEANS on our huge map downstairs. I always just focus on the different countries or states. Oceans are just as (well in my opinion sometimes better) fun to learn about than the different countries on the
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For the giveaway click here. I turned one of my favorite stories growing up into a felt board story. My girls ask every single morning for the “Chocolate Chip Ghost Story!” So without further adieu… Once upon a time, there lived 6 little ghosts and a Mama ghost. As everyone knows, ghosts are white and to stay white.
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The giveaway is a couple of posts down. Last year for Christmas my husband and I gave ourselves an ice cream maker for our big gift. Isn’t it beautiful? Make up a new fun ice cream flavor as a family or make up a few! Whip up some homemade ice cream or just buy some
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