Ok...I'm obsessed with the Chilean miners being rescued. I can't quit watching CNN! My kids and I have piled our work (and toys) around the TV so we don't miss a rescue. How happy I am for these men and their families. And how much do I love "Super Mario"? To celebrate the rescue we are having chili tonight for dinner. What does chili have to do with Chilean miners? Nothing but Chile and chili are pronounced the same (if you talk like me) so there's my connection. (I don't need much of an excuse ... View the Post

Word's of advice from Ms. Hoole during Ambition weeks aka Facet No.2:"...remember THE TWO "A's" and THE OTHER "A"...(somehow I don't think she is reminding me to eat Awesome Artichoke dip in my Arm chair...although have you had that artichoke jalapeno dip from Costco? Whoa! Talk about delicious. Liz introduced me to it awhile back and the love affair continues. But I digress...)"...Keep your Attitude right by thinking of the results, rather than the process of your housework." "Be Attractive and ... View the Post

Since it is October and I love falll.....let's have a giveaway! This giveaway is for a "Halloween Countdown" garland, which we have been using in our house for the last two years and has been a huge hit with the kiddos.You will receive a set like the picture above (although the socks are a bit different since this is the one in our house).....to fill with goodies and/or activities to do with your little ghouls and ghosts this month.(And if you want to make your own.....run to the Dollar store ... View the Post

This afternoon I spent my time doing something that marks, for me, the beginning of autumn. I put up my first batch of tomatoes. This batch I blanched and then froze---a much easier process than canning. The process:#1. Put tomatoes in boiling water for about 2 minutes (or until they look ready---they look ready when their skin starts to pull and they float on the surface)#2. Stick tomatoes in a pot (or bowl) of ice and water. (30 seconds is long enough but do whatever you like)#3. Pop the stem ... View the Post

I don't even have as good of excuse as Liz with her debit card getting stolen....I have just been trying to get life back to normal.  And getting things back in order at home.....which has proven to be an ongoing task.But a big thank you from me too.  We had fun, we were in the shade, not too stressed and we sure laughed a lot.....that's for me why I do this.  I can sew, and make some fabric money back, and have fun doing it.  So, thanks for coming.Here are a few pictures of the weekend... ... View the Post