Life has been crazy! And most of what has been happening most recently would sound like one big complaint, so for now, it has been easier to just not say anything. Anyway, here are some of my favorite blog posts over the past few weeks. Thank you to all the wonderful bloggers out there who keep me entertained, informed, and inspired! This Week:...
Monday Reuben Sandwiches Tuesday Grilled Chicken Salad Wednesday Sausage and Peppers Thursday Asian Flank Steak with Rice and Broccoli Friday Smothered Chicken Saturday BBQ and Coleslaw Sunday Chicken Fried Rice A special thanks to Laura from "I'm an Organizing Junkie" for hosting Menu Plan Monday! ...
School of Scrap from Snaps and Snippets As I mentioned in my post yesterday, I've taken on the 100 sheets of paper by mid-October challenge. Thanks again S for this great challenge! How-To Make Fruit Leather Roll-Ups from Marta Writes I'm not sure how I feel about leaving my oven on all day, even at such a low temp, but it has to...
I'm always up for a good challenge. So, when S from Snaps and Snippets challenged her readers to a race to use 100 sheets in her post School of Scrap, I dove right in. Here are my first creations, 10 cards that were inspired by the desire to share my son's artwork. Now that they are created, I just need to write in...
I think I have a few things to get done this week! This would usually be my rough draft and then I would recopy neatly, but no matter how neatly I try to recopy it, there's just so much on it that it's not going to get any better. And this is just my personal to do list, my work list is just as...
I served this on a bed of lettuce with peaches, almonds, and balsamic vinaigrette. Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinade Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 15-ounce can sliced peaches, lightly drained 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon honey 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 2 halves if the breasts are huge) pounded out Directions Place the peaches in...
Three books down, nine to go to reach my goal for the year. [Re: 52 Things To Do In 2010.] What's even better... all three books have been great reads! Run Like a Mother by Dimity McDowell and Sarah Bowen Shea I just want to start this book review off by thanking Cathy Zielske for blogging about this book (and inspiring me to start...
Now that I've caught back up with everything after our big trip to South Dakota, I'm ready to get back to blogging! More about my trip later, but for now, here's my top 10 for the week. Mason Jar Soap Dispenser from Moody Girl Projects Not only do I think this soap dispenser would be cool, depending on your decor of course, what...
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon lime juice ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1½ cups fresh corn, grilled 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved ½ cup finely chopped cucumber ¼ cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese Directions Ahead of Time: In a small bowl,...
After seeing the final product of other scrapbookers, I have been anxiously awaiting the news that this class was being offered again. So when I found out that the class was starting in September, I signed up immediately! If you are interested in finding out more about the class, check out the workshop description for Me: The Abridged Version at Big Picture Scrapbooking....
As I mentioned in my Thursday's Top Ten this week, S from Snaps & Snippets posted her 5 Favorites - Scrapbooking and that I would be choosing my 5 Favorites as well. I had a really hard time with this, as I am *that* person who brings EVERYTHING for a crop. Anyway, after a lot of deliberation, here's what I came up with....
With Monday being a holiday, I have been running behind all week. Here's my Top 10 for the week! How To Clean Your Paint Brushes... from A Girl and a Glue Gun I am also horrible about cleaning my paint brushes, especially when crafting. When I finish a project I don't want to clean up because I'm ready to walk away from it (and...
Background My sweet baby boy needed to have a sleep study done on him to see if he needs his tonsils removed. We've waited over a month to get in. And it finally happened last night. The Saga Begins Since it was a holiday weekend, Ben was not on his normal sleep schedule, which turned out to be a good thing. Then, because...
Big fan of the taste and ease of the BBQ Wrap recipe... and my husband liked it too. My two year old even was willing to eat more than one bite. Thank you to Trainer Momma for pointing out this recipe (original recipe from I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening)! My modified version is below, although I didn't calculate the new calorie count....
What a great week! Beautiful weather, fun with my son, what more could I ask for? Ah... great blog reading! Here are my favorites from the week: Mediterranean Orzo Salad + Kenny Loggins from 33 Shades of Green Another recipe to try. You must think all I do is eat! Furniture Plans: Loft Bed Small Bookcase and Desktop from Knock-Off Wood I have not...
I am on the summer reading bandwagon, not just for my son, but for me! Here are two books that I have recently read that I just couldn't put down! And, not only were they great books, but they also got me two books closer to marking something off of my 52 Things To Do In 2010 list. Have a Little Faith by...
It's definitely not a "normal week" at the house, but am hoping that we can clean out the fridge before the weekend! Monday Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Tuesday Hamburgers Wednesday BBQ Wrap by Trainer Momma Thursday Leftovers Friday Plaza Pizza... YUMMY! Saturday Stuffed Shells Sunday Family party! A special thanks to Laura from "I'm an Organizing Junkie" for...
I may not have done much blog posting this week, but I did a lot of blog reading, and here are my favs for the week... Stories of Summer: Capturing Summer with Photos from Ali Edwards Kelly, thank you for the beautiful pictures and wonderful tips. Cheaper, Leaner, Better Ground Beef from Moms In Need of Mercy I have yet to find a...
Although I realistically wouldn't go anywhere without my full makeup bag, if I had to whittle it down, here is what I would pack. Eyelash Curler Olay Complete All Day UV Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin Bobbi Brown Moisture Rich Foundation with SPF 15 in Porcelain Bobbi Brown Face Powder in Pale Yellow CoverGirl Lashblast Volume Blasting Mascara in Black Brown Thanks to Cottage and Vine for...
Here are some of my favorites from the week. What a great week for the blog world. Crisp In a Jar from Wendolonia YUMM-O! My mouth is watering! When you live in a small household like I do, you definitely don't want a big old cobbler taunting you every time you walk by the kitchen. Eat With Me: Road Trip! from Trainer Momma...
Monday Hamburgers with mushrooms and provolone French Fries Peas Fruit Salad Tuesday Chicken Thighs with Bourbon BBQ Sauce Wednesday Roasted Pork Loin Sweet Potatoes Thursday Chicken Sausage with Green Peppers and Onions Pasta Salad Friday Homemade Pizza (with Leftover Store-Bought Dough) Saturday Ribs Baked PotatoesCorn on the CobBrownies Sunday Leftovers A special thanks to Laura from...
In no particular order, here are my favorite posts from this week. Everyday Cinnamon Rolls by Our Best Bites Yumm-O! Can't wait to try them! Scrapbook Space: Melissa Samuels by Scrapbook Trends Blog I love seeing other people's scrap spaces... and get ideas off of them! Wrapping Paper & Ribbon Wall Rack by 33 Shades of Green I'm not sure if I'd use...
10. Take a mommy-and-me class Ben and I were taking the Gymsters / Terrific Tots class at My Gym, but I didn't really see the point to go through the summer since we can play outside. But he had a blast so I'm sure we'll take another class this fall. 11. Find time to go outside with Ben while daddy is at softball...
Well, unfortunately we won't be able to go to Outer Banks this year, but if we were, I would have made this recipe to take with us and throw it in the oven the night we got there. When I want to add meat I usually do a combo of ground beef and Italian sausage, about 3/4 lb. each. I have also been known to...
Mr. Potato Head by Playskool Don't underestimate the power of learning through play. I bought Mr. Potato Head two weeks ago for my son, who has speech problems. Although he knew the body parts, he was only saying a few of them. Since we have started "playing" with Mr. Potato Head, he has started saying mouth, feet, arm, nose, ear, and eyes. It's...
So, I bought some paint samples over the weekend and painted some squares on the wall tonight! Now comes the hard part, I have to choose a color from the five swatches painted on the wall in the kitchen (or try again). Then, even harder, I have to find a color (or colors) for the adjoining Great Room. After all the painting is...
Monday Steak... YUM Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Corn on the Cob Fruit Salad Tuesday Homemade Pizza (with Store-Bought Dough) Wednesday Chicken Fried Rice Thursday French Dip Sandwiches Sweet Potato Fries Friday Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Baked Potatoes Green Beans Saturday Dinner Out Sunday Leftovers A special thanks to Laura from "I'm an Organizing Junkie" for hosting Menu Plan...
I just got an amazing phone call from my sister (OK, technically my sister-in-law, but more like a sister) and she wanted to know if we wanted to go to Outer Banks with her family for a week! I'm not sure if we'll be able to swing it because it is very soon, but instead of writing a blog posting tonight, I'm going...
I love seeing other bloggers lists of their favorites, and I have found a lot of great blogs through those lists. So, I thought I'd share my favorites with you! Ideas to Inspire: Playroom with Daybed Storage and Play Room and Day Bed Reveal A great inspiration for the day after my son climbs out of his crib... I'm thinking it will be any...
So, I made this list sometime in March after finding the blog karenika and being inspired by her list and others that I have found since. I'm interested in seeing how far I get since I didn't really even start until April, but am hoping that by posting the list, it give me an extra push. There are more than 52 because of additions...
So, I just finished the LOAD challenge for May and didn't know what I should do with my free time, until I was reading the Lonely Scrapbooker's Blog and found out about the NaBloPoMo site and the post every day for a month challenge... and so I figured why not! I thought I'd start the month by taking a stab at today's prompt... When...
I can hardly believe that Ben's vocabulary is up to 50 words! He may not be able to say them all clearly yet, but just the fact that he says them consistently and that I can understand him is amazing. My little boy has tried so hard to get words out and for us to understand him that this milestone of 50 words is one...
My twenty-six-month-old son Benjamin went to speech therapy today for the second time. First, let me say, that I am so glad that we got into the therapist so quickly after his evaluation. I had heard that it could take months to get in because of the demand, but it only took about three weeks to get a weekly appointment time set up....
"Define Your Style" is the LOAD Challenge for May. I don't want to repeat the prompts, but I do want to write down what I've learned so far so that I can build upon it as the month continues. This LOAD is definitely making me think... Day 2 It took me days to come up with the adjectives to describe my scrapbooking style....
Well, I'm a third of the way through the LOAD challenge and I am feeling the strain. I found out today that I have had pneumonia for possibly nine weeks, so at least I am feeling positive that my energy levels could go up and I'll be able to finish the whole 28-day challenge! I just hope that I can find my creativity...
Box Fun It may have been too cold to take the wagon out that Papa George and Grandma Judy got you for your first birthday, but no matter because you were perfectly content with playing with the box it came in until the weather got nice! ...
