Monthly Archives: December 2011

Enjoying the Season

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Megan

I admit it…I’m a person who loves all that is Christmas, even the hustle and bustle to get everything done. This weekend, after the cookie swap (which was extremely fun!) we went to Mass then to some drive-through lights in … Continue reading →

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Cookies for Swappin’

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Megan

I’m hosting a cookie exchange tomorrow, and of course I couldn’t decide on one kind of cookie to make. So I made two kinds. Thus far. I may make some meringues with chocolate chunks and cherries in them. You know … Continue reading →

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Of Mice and (Snow) Men

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Megan

And the fun continues….today I went to the kindergarten class to help with centers and read a book for storytime. We read The Snowman Band of Snowboggle Bend. Then the Star Student passed out packets of Snowman Soup for his … Continue reading →

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Dolphins in the Snow

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Megan

My boys’ school mascot is a dolphin. Of course it is. What else would it be here in the middle of rural Wisconsin? Anyhoo, I found a very cool dolphin stamp in a small local store this fall and grabbed … Continue reading →

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A Not-Christmas Card

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Megan

After spending the majority of my day yesterday wrapping Christmas and birthday gifts, I felt the need to make something non-Christmas related. I came up with this card, using a stamp set that has not seen anywhere near enough ink. … Continue reading →

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My Very Favorite Cranberry Recipe

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Megan

My kindergartener is the “Star Student” this week, which means he gets to take a show and tell everyday, we filled out a little book all about him to share, and he can take special treats for the class each … Continue reading →

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Subways in Rural Wisconsin

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Megan

I’m a little obsessed with subway signs. Not real ones, but the facsimiles that are popping up all over the place. You’ve probably seen these…I even saw one on “Psych” in the police station this week. Yes, I spend way … Continue reading →

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Getting a (Little) Fancy with Paper

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Megan

You can only make so many Christmas cards before you burn out. Then I have to make something 3D and cute to reboot my card-making brain. Here are two quick ideas, if you need a little gift for someone… Now … Continue reading →

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