7.29.2009

old inspiration ...

I love thumbing through magazines {as I have mentioned before} and saving clippings and articles that inspire me in some way. This evening, as my husband and I were sitting on the couch together {he was watching a movie ... dont think I was neglecting him!}, I brought out my file folder of old magazine pages and set aside some of the things that I wanted to do this summer. I wanted to share some of those with you throughout the remainder of the week! Hope you enjoy.

Out of the Parents Magazine Issue {September 2008} :

1) Fill a plastic storage container with sand and toys as a cheap alternative to a sand box. It's also easy to pack up and take to a friend's house ... Just snap the lid on and go! Cute idea. Especially for our tiny patio.
2) If you ever spot a cute-looking reusable grocery tote {pretty much every store has them now for around $1}, snag one and wrap your gift in it. It's helpful for the environment and your friend now has a bag to take to the grocery store!
3) Crush 2 pieces of non-toxic chalk and mix with 1 cup of water in a small plastic conatiner and buy a couple $.50 paint brushes from Michaels. The kids now have liquid chalk to create beautiful paintings all over the driveway and sidewalk. Let the mixture dry up and use again next time they are in a crafty mood! Very cute idea!

{picture courtesy of Google, editing courtesy of picnik}

7.23.2009

laundry list of chores ...

Today is one of those days when there is SO much to get done. I thought I would give you a little sneak peek into my list of today's "to dos" ...

1)Vacuum and mop all floors
2)Laundry {oops, reminds me ... I think I need to re-wash the load in the washing machine!}
3)Probably 2 loads of dishwashing
4)Hang up all the clean clothes that have been piled on the couch for 2 days
5)JEWELRY ... tons of it!
6)Spend quality time with my precious {super needy recently} daughter

This list is in no particular order! I think my daughter ranks a little higher than vacuuming and mopping :)

*** Mom, want to come visit anytime soon {hint, hint} !

7.22.2009

quality time ...

I am missing family this week. It's always hard coming home after spending time with our families. We live 6 hours away from our parents, so we don't have the every day luxury of being able to see them whenever we want. Sometimes I don't think about it and it doesn't bother me, but sometimes is does ... Hence this sappy post! Don't take for granted the little luxuries of your every day.

{auntie Stephanie who will soon be moving to Vermont}

7.21.2009

new dog tag ...

I have a new dog tag in my Etsy shop! It's pretty cute ... Probably better suited for the larger of our furry friends. Customize it however you like! Enjoy today.

7.20.2009

our trip ...

We're back! Kylie and I had a great time visiting family in Southern California last week. We kept busy, but took some time to relax too! It has been SO hot the past week, so of course we made a run to the pool. Hope you have kept cool too!

7.13.2009

away ...

I am on "vacation" this week, so blogging will be far and few between. Kylie and I are visiting family in Southern California! I will share pictures when we return :)

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

7.10.2009

beh-bee {baby} ...

Kylie loves her baby. Adores her baby. When she is upset, just the fact that I even says the WORD, makes her belly laugh. She often will hug and kiss her baby, just like mommy and daddy do to her! Cute how they imitate.

7.09.2009

snake park ...

A friend introduced me to this park and I love it. Most parks in our immediate area aren't suited for the little ones, but this one has a great area for the little ones and a separate are for the bigger kids {and I love the padded ground ... it makes it easier for Kylie to balance while she tries to walk}!


7.08.2009

county fair ...

We went last night and it was fun! We grabbed some fair food for dinner, walked through all 3 petting zoo areas {we even got to play with some of them!}, Daddy won Kylie a "gog" {dog}, and took some fun pictures. Next year we will be able to go on some of the rides. I can't justify the $6/ride for a 1 year old! I just love all the colors of a fair ... It seems so vintage to me.



7.04.2009

happy 4th ...


Sorry I haven't visited my blog in a while. Be back after the weekend :) What did you do for the 4th of July???