Here in Ontario we were warned that an ice storm was coming and we scoffed. Yes indeed, we shook our heads thinking of all of the times in the past that we'd been warned by weather only to have a smattering of snow. Winter rarely stops one person in this house; whether it's a foot of snow or an inch of ice my husband just brushes off my 4x4 vehicle and leaves for work early. So far so good, he's always made it. He's a bit of a mountain man at heart while I am a different breed...I'm much more ...
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Hosting a Christmas Party on a Budget
The words “Christmas” and “budget” often appear in the same sentence at this time of year, and they’re often accompanied with something akin to a groan! Don’t let so-much-Christmas and so-little-budget put a damper on your holiday spirit! Seasonal costs can add up quickly, but you can party on a budget. On my blog, Spaceships and Laser Beams, we specialize in parties for boys, so I have a ton of ideas. Hosting a Christmas Party on a Budget First off, start with what you have on hand. Music, ...
Chelsea is 8 Today!! Introducing Chelsea Chat…a kidblog for her birthday
Today our youngest daughter, Chelsea turns 8 years old! As you can imagine, this is a BIG day...it would be for anyone celebrating a birthday but perhaps it's compounded by being the youngest in her class. She has been waiting ALL year to be the same age as everyone in her class and today there were cheers when we found out the school busses were running, it's been snowing overnight and oh how upset she would have been if she didn't get to share the day with her friends. When we asked ...
Sick as a Dog Plus a Tooth Abscess = Invalid Julie
I am horrifically sick, like teary-eyed, body aches, nose running and sinus inflamed gross sick. Lovely use of English grammar there I know but you'll have to forgive me as I'm typing through a haze. This haze isn't one from pain killers, no-no...although that would be a relief this alcoholic won't take any kind of addictive medication. This all started with a gentle sniffle a few days ago and overnight progressed into a cold that knocked me to my knees. One would think that's enough but ...
Remembering The Beach in Photos ~ Wordless Wednesday w/Linky
It's been far too long since I've written a Wordless Wednesday post. I've somehow forgotten how much a photo can move me until I sat trying to edit our photos from our recent Florida trip. Today I'm bringing back the Wordless Wednesday....and hope to continue it throughout the year. I asked the girls to write a word in the sand that means something to them. Chelsea wrote this, I asked why and she said "Cuz it's all that matters Mama".....she's a wise one! Just one of hundreds I snapped ...