4th of July crafts

4th of July crafts

Posted by on Jun 30, 2009 in Celebrate, Make | No Comments

The Fourth of July is almost here…time to do some decorating! We have our bunting up and some american flags, but wanted to make some more patriotic crafts for the holiday. I came aross these really cute projects from Country Living. Aren’t these hats so cute? Visit them here for instructions.

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Free Paint

Free Paint

Posted by on Jun 27, 2009 in Make | One Comment

If you go here…..you can pick out your favorite color of paint and Glidden will send you a quart of it (in eggshell finish) FOR FREE!!! What color did I choose you ask? I picked out Robin’s Egg. Thanks Glidden!

Desk Redue

Desk Redue

Posted by on Jun 27, 2009 in Jess the Mess, Make | 2 Comments

If you know me at all, I love repurposing things! This desk has been in my life for twenty years now and who knows how old it is? My mom and I picked it out at a garage sale when I was in jr. high. We bought it for $10 and slapped a new coat ...

Poor Tom Cat

Poor Tom Cat

Posted by on Jun 27, 2009 in Explore | No Comments

We took our large kitty to the Vet this week. He had what we thought was an abscess, but after surgery, the doctor pulled out five lipomas from under his chin. The doctor also sent some samples to the lab to see if it’s cancerous or not. And our kitty is having a hard time ...

Gout, Gout, Let It All Out

Gout, Gout, Let It All Out

Posted by on Jun 27, 2009 in Explore | No Comments

THESE ARE THE THINGS I CAN DO WITHOUT Poor hubby woke up Father’s day with a horrible pain in his foot…so horrible he one, complained about it (he NEVER complains) and two, he  had a really hard time walking. We went to his parent’s house for a barbecue and his family took a look. His ...

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day

Posted by on Jun 21, 2009 in Celebrate | 5 Comments

  Hope you enjoy a wonderful father’s day with the ones you love! Purchased on Etsy at PoshMommaStore. I love this simple little guitar pick that is as imperfect as I am. I know he’ll love it too!

Crazy Mac-in-dogs

Crazy Mac-in-dogs

Posted by on Jun 20, 2009 in Make | 5 Comments

If you have a weak stomach, you may want to avert your eyes. Introducing the new culinary delight of Mac-in-dogs. Spaghetti noodles look like they are actually growing into the hot dogs! You too can make this crazy recipe with your kids this summer…just follow along with me. Get out your ingredients: Kraft Macaroni and ...

Thankful for Eggs

Thankful for Eggs

Posted by on Jun 19, 2009 in Explore | No Comments

Over the past few months I’ve had fresh eggs delivered to my doorstep. I’ve never had anything delivered before, and I feel privileged to have these free-range eggs in my home. This week we got a special treat. I told the Neikola, the owner of the hens, how my kids love seeing the occasional feather ...

Easy Peasy Strawberry Jam Photo Instructions

Easy Peasy Strawberry Jam Photo Instructions

Posted by on Jun 18, 2009 in Make | 3 Comments

Start by Picking the Best Strawberries! Little Man, Little Missy and I went to our favorite place to pick berries, Fordyce Farms. This family run farm is a fun place to go with little guys since they offer a wide varity of produce to pick and they also have a garden to explore as well. I’ve also heard from ...