Archive for January 2012
Book Review: On Strike For Christmas by Sheila Roberts
ON STRIKE FOR CHRISTMAS By Sheila Roberts Published October 30, 2007 3.5 out of 5 Stars At Christmastime, it seems as though a woman’s work is never done. Trimming the tree, mailing the cards, schlepping to the mall, the endless wrapping–bah humbug! So this year, Joy and Laura and the rest of their knitting group…
Read MoreScenes From Our Week – Week 15
We had a birthday in our house this week. Our baby girl, Reagan turned 7! It seems like just yesterday, Pat and I were in the hospital room, patiently waiting for our miracle girl to arrive. The epidural was doing its job and we were tuning into an episode of DR PHIL. Then all of…
Read MoreHow I Get Organized With List PlanIt
As I said on Monday, HERE, I LOVE List PlanIt and how they help me stay organized. They have lists for everything! This is one of the many lists that I use here at home. When I can’t think of what to do for supper I can go to my Meal List that I have…
Read MoreScenes From Our Week – Week 14
Not a whole lot of photo opportunities this week. We were just trying to get back into a regular routine again after the Christmas break! Next week will feature lots of birthday pictures, I am sure! Reagan is super excited to turn 7 this week! Patrick with his bridge that he and his dad…
Read MoreGiveaway: Get your List on With List PlanIt
GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS FOR ENTERING! If you know me at all, you know I am a LIST kind of gal! I make lists for everything….groceries, errands to run, books to read, things to do today, things to do soon, blog topics, gift ideas….I could go on and on. I just can’t possibly keep everything…
Read MoreBook Review: The Magic Room by Jeffrey Zaslow
THE MAGIC ROOM: A STORY ABOUT THE LOVE WE WISH FOR OUR DAUGHTERS By Jeffrey Zaslow Published December 27, 2011 ***** The New York Times bestselling journalist and author of The Girls from Ames, Jeffrey Zaslow, takes us to a multi- generational family owned small-town bridal shop to explore the emotional lives of women in…
Read MoreNeed A Little Organization Boost?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the things you want to clean and organize in your home? Are you wanting to plan out your meals and actually shop for the foods your family is going to eat? When was the last time you actually felt like you had a handle on your household chores? These…
Read MoreScenes From Our Week – Week 13
Christmas morning joy: Patrick in his new Tebow jersey, Bennett in his new Shonn Greene jersey Reagan with her new art set Patrick trying out the new drum throne (stool) Bennett’s turn. A drummer’s gotta have proper seating! Much better than the folding chair they did use! Grandkids and Great-Grandkids at…
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