Archive | March, 2010

Watercolor Rock Eggs

31 March 2010

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How to create Watercolor Rock Eggs 1. Gather two goofy kids on the back patio 2. Collect rocks in an Easter Basket (lighter colored rocks work the best) and refer to the rocks as eggs. 3. Paint the “eggs” with watercolor paint 4. Let dry. Line up the eggs for a pretty display that won’t [...]

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Family Photo – St. Pat’s Day

31 March 2010

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Hope your St. Pat’s Day was fun! I wanted post my family photo (one of the few I have of all 6 of us) before Easter! Yikes, this year Holy Week, seemed to sneak up on me, how about you? It is hard to believe it has been a whole year since my family announced [...]

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Well, I did it again. I blinked.

29 March 2010

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Claire and Leah. My preemie babies grew into their size 6 month clothes, learned to grab their toes, and found yet another way to steal my heart – giggle with wide mouths and dimples. Molly. My little girl increased her vocabulary to include “Actually”, “Never mind”, and “What the heck?” Ryan. My boy has thrown [...]

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Living with Lindsay’s $5 Challenge – Spring Table Setting

25 March 2010

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Do Dollar Stores make you giddy from all the crafting potential? I know it sounds weird. But, there are a group of us crazy crafters that love a challenge, especially a thrifty challenge. Lindsay, from Living with Lindsay, is hosting the 2nd Annual Five Dollar Challenge. Armed with a $5 bill, I gathered some supplies [...]

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She Speaks Conference Scholarship

24 March 2010

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Proverbs 31: 26 She speaks with wisdom and faithful instruction on her tongue. She Speaks is an annual conference hosted by the Proverbs 31 Ministries organization. But what is She Speaks 2010? It’s one weekend in North Carolina this summer, hundreds of women chasing their dreams, refining their talents and having a darn good time [...]

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Sewing Machine Journey – The Value Buy

22 March 2010

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Day 3 My sister-in-law, Lisa, lent me her sewing machine. Bless her, she knew I was desperate and needy, she sent along a sewing basket with thread, pins and notions. Presser Foot and Cord – Check Instruction Booklet – Check Value Buy sewing machine – Check Bobbin spun and needle thread – Check Ready. Set. [...]

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Sewing Machine Journey: The Viking

22 March 2010

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Day 2: Day 1 proved to be less than successful with my hand-me-down sewing machine failing on me even though I swear I heard her say she’d be there for me. I had resolve. I would not let a little bump in the road throw off my sewing machine journey. I borrowed my mother-in-law’s  Viking [...]

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Sewing Machine Journey

22 March 2010

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I claimed to the world, “I don’t sew” and I told myself, “I can’t sew”.  Last week I debunked my old mantras by figuring out a thing or two about sewing machines. Day One: My hand-me-down sewing machine was calling to me from the top shelf in the garage. 5 years, she sat voiceless, collecting [...]

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Ryan was Child of the Day at Preschool

19 March 2010

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Child of the Day is quite the big event in preschool. He got to be the line leader and the light switch on/offer. Plus, his teacher made him a Child of the Day hat that he wore home. Ryan had to give a presentation about things that make him special. He shared that he could [...]

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Sew Inspired – 5 Must Have Sewing Projects

16 March 2010

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1. Crayon roll from Purple Lizard Designs. Can you smell the waxy goodness? Ahhhh! Crayons! 2. Felt card table tent from Miss Pretty on etsy. I think I would hide under here with a blanket, flashlight and a good book and never come out! 3. Felt chocolate Easter bunnies from Becky M. Oh. My. Word. [...]

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