DIY fun, stacked terra cotta planter

DIY-stacked-planter

You’ve probably already seen these all over Pinterest and the web. Fun, colorful, even whimsical stacked planters like these… { photo source } { photo source } { photo source } I just love em’, don’t you ?? They are very simple and inexpensive to make using supplies you may already have at home. You… read more »

Fun with GIF ! (a tutorial)

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GIF files are all over the web. You know those fun animated web banners and web ads that seem to move ?? Yup, that’s a GIF. GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format, I learned that thanks to good ole’ Google. An animated GIF is a file that contains a set of images that is presented in… read more »

Personalized gifts for 3 Bridesmaids

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I just shipped out these 3 personalized beach/bath towels. They were ordered a few weeks back from a sweet gal in PA to give to her Bridesmaids. I just LOVE that idea, don’t you ?? Colorful, fun, personalized AND different. I’m thinking great for the beach, spa, pampering, etc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Best wishes on your wedding… read more »

Vintage-inspired pink bike

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Once I saw this photo via Pinterest (thanks to my cousin Trish), I immediately pinned it and became a wee bit obsessed with finding me a vintage bike to do something similar. Isn’t she lovely ??? Oh my, just love it. But after perusing Craigslist, I got frustrated. Most of the vintage bikes I found… read more »

A Fiesta for Eva ~ a fundraiser

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Eva is an adorable 4 -year old who has been battling Leukemia since February 2012. Her prognosis is good, but her treatment program will be two long years. A fundraiser is planned for tomorrow evening, Saturday, May 5th (details below). There will be lots of great raffle and auction items, as well as music, dancing,… read more »

Teacher appreciation week and a printable.

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Well it’s that time of year again ! Time to show all of our hard working teachers how grateful we are for them, and how much they are appreciated. Teacher Appreciation week is May 7th – May 11th, with Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 8th. My girls love any excuse to bring something special… read more »

I’ve gotta new attitude.

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I know I’ve been slacking a bit on my blog. I am still here, checking updates and comments daily, but I’ve just decided to step back a bit. This wasn’t a complete conscious effort on my part, if I’m being completely honest. It started a couple of weeks ago, while making preparations for an 8-day… read more »

Unity necklace ~ wedding gift

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This necklace was recently ordered as a wedding gift and was wrapped and mailed to Mississippi. { Funny, as I type Mississippi I am singing M…I…SS…I…SS…I…PP…I in my head to make sure I spell it correctly, what a fun state to spell! } I personally think this Unity necklace is a great gift for a… read more »

B.E.A.M. of Hope

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On March 30th, four local High School students and one bus driver from Silver Lake Regional High School were involved in an awful car accident. Silver Lake is the school district in our hometown, where all three of our children go to school. I remember that Friday morning vividly, it was beautiful and sunny with… read more »

Photo a day ~ March 2012

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Another link up to The House of Smiths, photo-a-day linky party! Again, I just love going through all of my photos from the month that I’ve taken on my phone, and playing with Instagram. I put my collage together in Photoshop Elements, not sure if there is an app for this ??? If so, let… read more »