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Thanks for stopping by my blog! The hats I wear include wife (to a retired Army field artilleryman), mom to three super busy teens, and high school math teacher. In my “free time” I love cooking, reading, creating (mostly papercrafts), photography, travelling, and exploring the PNW with my family…you know, all the usual things!
I hope you’ll find some inspiration, entertainment, and something that makes you smile here. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Monster Glitter Slime
We made this fun Monster Glitter Slime a couple of years ago for Halloween party favors, and I think we need to break it out again this year. It was fun to make, and the kids who took it home … Continue reading
Simple Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Let me say, right off the bat, that I know this is not real ice cream. It doesn’t involve an ice cream maker of any kind, and the texture is not the same as ice cream. But it does contain … Continue reading
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TBT: Peach Panzanella
Wouldn’t you know it…just as peaches are really coming into season here and this salad would be a perfect no-cook meal for a hot evening, the highs here have been in the low 60’s all week. Not that I’m complaining…it … Continue reading
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TBT: Kids’ Charmed Friendship Bracelets
As you’re reading this, the hubs and I are on an Alaska cruise…WITHOUT OUR OFFSPRING! Don’t call CPS, though…they’re not home alone for the week. One’s in Oklahoma with my parents and the other two are at home with a … Continue reading
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TBT: Red, White, and Blue Strawberries
These Red, White, and Blue Strawberries make me smile every time I make them. And, of course, they always are included in our Independence Day celebrations! Here’s the original post from a couple of years ago: As with pretty much … Continue reading
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Amazing String Mazes
This is our Kick-Off-Summer tradition…string mazes that lead to a bag full of summer fun, like bubbles, sand toys, and books, early in the morning on the first day school is out for the summer. It’s a fun and easy … Continue reading
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Banana Fluffernutter Sandwiches (with Homemade Fluff!)
To kick off Spring Break last week (and because I’ve been wanting to make homemade fluff for ages), I made Homemade Marshmallow Fluff and whipped up some Banana Flufflernutter Sandwiches for lunch. My kids thought I was the bomb-diggity, as … Continue reading
Kid Cooking: Slumber Party Sweet Rolls
Here’s a great thing about my kids: School day or not, they are up and going at the same time. Oh-dark-thirty. Seriously, the five- and seven-year-olds must love spending time with me so much, they hear me making coffee with … Continue reading
Stampin’ Up!’s Big Holiday Sale
Just wanted to remind you to pop over to my Stampin’ Up! website to check out the great Holiday Sale, going on only until December 2. There are lots of great deals…I’m sure you’ll find something you can’t live without … Continue reading
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Quick and Simple Chunky Knit Cowl
I am overly ambitious when it comes to making knit projects to give as gifts. Thus, the pile of UFO’s (Unfinished Objects) on the shelf in my craft closet. I first panic that I can’t finish it in time for … Continue reading
