Monthly Archives: May 2013

Tae Kwan Do {And a Menu}

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Megan

The hooligans started Tae Kwan Do last October, and since then, they’ve earned four new belts, the last just last night.  We couldn’t be prouder of them…they’ve all become much more focused and responsible, and we credit Tae Kwan Do … Continue reading →

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Simple Screen Time System

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Megan

During the school year, we follow the “No Screen Time Rule” Monday through Thursday, then the kids get an hour each of the weekend days (counting Friday).  As first Spring Break arrived, and now with the approach of summer vacation, … Continue reading →

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Later, ‘Gator Contact Info Gummi Packs

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Megan

Well, that’s a catchy title for a post, huh?  But it gets the info conveyed, so it’s okay, I guess. So here’s my last post (for this year) about end-of-school gifts…these little packs of gummis will be a perfect way … Continue reading →

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Word Play….Another Retiring Set {sniff}

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Megan

Word Play is one of the sets I really hate to see retire, because it contains some of my favorite sayings for cards or gifts. I have lots of birthday and thanks stamps, but the other stamps in this set … Continue reading →

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May Books of the Month

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Megan

I heard someone say the other day, “I think I’m busier this time of year than I am at the holidays.” I would have to agree…with spring concerts, field trips, graduations, and this little move two thousand miles back across … Continue reading →

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{Copycat} Backyard BBQ Salad & a Menu

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Megan

In my opinion, salads with meat are one of the best summer meal inventions ever.  I grew up eating taco salad, but in recent years (okay, for like the last fifteen years), every restaurant offers a salad with chicken, beef, … Continue reading →

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School’s Out S’Mores Buckets

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Megan

Yep, it’s almost that time…summer time, no school, moving across the country.  Oh, wait, that last one is just us. Anyway, you know I won’t let the kids go to school on the last day without some gift for their … Continue reading →

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“Keep In Touch” Seed Packets

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Megan

I have another cute idea for the end of school, especially for families that are moving cross-country (like us!). And it couldn’t be simpler, y’all.  Especially since I already have 200 family info cards from when we lived in our … Continue reading →

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Etched Mason Jar Mugs

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Megan

Yes, I got to use my glass etching cream again!  One of my friends mentioned how much she wanted some of those Mason jar mugs for iced tea this summer, so when she invited us over for brunch, I knew … Continue reading →

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Make a Monster is Retiring!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Megan

From the Stampin’ Up! catalog, that is. This is one of those sets that I bought, then did nothing with, then did a whole bunch with, then forgot about again. Poor stamp set. So I’m showing it some love today, … Continue reading →

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