Monthly Archives: May 2012

Leaning Tower of Pottery

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Megan

I’ve once again been spending way too much time on Pinterest.  I pinned this a few weeks ago, and my GI Joe helped me make it last weekend. The original inspiration can be found at Home Stories A to Z.  … Continue reading →

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Creamy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pie…Yum!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Megan

It’s Dessert Extravaganza Day at the boys’ school for the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, and I’m a little embarrassed to say I’m taking this not-really-from-scratch pie. My justification is that there will be so many choices, a truly homemade … Continue reading →

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Tinting Jars

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Megan

Ever since we started this “No screens Monday through Thursday” back in January, the eldest hooligan constantly wants to do crafts with me after school.  I can sometimes talk him into a board game with me instead, but he’d rather … Continue reading →

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A Plethora of Teacher Gifts

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Megan

I know, I did it to myself.  I showed the hooligans all these teacher appreciation ideas I’d pinned on Pinterest. So of course each of them chose a different idea for their teacher. Plus another for the bus driver. Really? … Continue reading →

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A Genius Mothers’ Day Card

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Megan

So if you’re my mom or mom-in-law, stop reading this immediately and come back next Monday to see the behind the scenes excitement if you wish. If you’re not expecting a Mothers’ Day gift from me, read on. I think … Continue reading →

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Butterflies Bringing Treats

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Megan

I often want a little box of some kind to put small treats in, and, of course, feel it needs to be handmade.  Here’s a butterfly-adorned box I created recently.  It’s a versatile design for any occasion, and I got … Continue reading →

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Any Excuse for a Fiesta!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Megan
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You Like Me (at least one of you does)!

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Megan

  What a wonderful surprise…my friend Kathy over at My Creative Impulse awarded me a Leibster.  I was so happy, I made a couple of thank you cards to share: This thanks card is designed especially for you, Kathy, using some … Continue reading →

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The Best Cake Ever

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Megan

Right up front, please notice I did not say the “Most Beautiful Cake Ever.”  I’m not entirely at fault for the decorating.  Princess Thundercloud insisted on helping, and I was trying to keep the cake a surprise, so was decorating … Continue reading →

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Reaching a Milestone

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Megan

Our eldest made his First Communion this weekend.  Being a convert to Catholicism, I had never even attended a First Communion Mass and really didn’t know what to expect.  It was a beautiful ceremony and the hooligan couldn’t have been … Continue reading →

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