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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Dining Al Fresco
One of my favorite things about summer is having dinner on the deck, especially when it’s a meal we cook on the grill.One problem, though, is all the trips in and out of the house bringing utensils and such. I … Continue reading
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Not Too Shabby for 237 Years
A question for all you non-Army types out there…what significance does June 14 have? Flag Day? Yes, that is correct, but more importantly (in our household’s opinion), it’s the Army’s birthday! And how do we celebrate every occasion, big or … Continue reading
Posted in recipes
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Much Cleaner Than Their Actual Handprints
For Fathers’ Day, I wanted to make gifts that were similar to the fingerprint trees I made the grandmothers for Mothers’ Day, but more masculine. I had seen an idea on Pinterest with handprints cut out of scrapbook paper, then … Continue reading
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Feeling Bright and Colorful
Aren’t these gorgeous lilies? My middle hooligan found these and insisted I see them immediately, and take a photo, of course. Their color inspired me to make a couple of cards using the new Stampin’ Up! Floral District Designer Series … Continue reading
Chewy Toffee Oatmeal Cookies
Generally speaking, I’m not a cookie fan. Too bad for my hooligans, right? I do frequently make cookies, but I send them in to my GI Joe’s work every Friday, so the kids just get a couple each. Last week, … Continue reading
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First Day on the Job as Cruise Director
Well, school’s out, so I’m on my new full-time job…entertaining my hooligans for the next 3 months. Woo-hoo! Actually, I am looking forward to having no schedule every day. Of course, a week from now I’ll no doubt be making … Continue reading
Posted in adventures, crafts
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I’m Not Late…School Ends Today!
I know many of you have kids who are already out of school, but I kept changing my plans for end of year teacher gifts. Darn that Pinterest! As the kid of two teachers, I also know teachers don’t want … Continue reading
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Feeling Tart-y
I know, I’m rushing the season on tomatoes, but I bought some small vine-ripened ones that actually taste like tomatoes. I used them to make a tart for dinner last night. It was a perfect night to eat on the … Continue reading
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You’re Filling Dad’s Wallet?
Last year, we were getting ready to move halfway across the country as Fathers’ Day approached, and the last thing my husband (or I) wanted was something else to unpack. So I made him this nifty wallet, stuffed full of … Continue reading
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Graduates Galore
I suddenly realized that we actually do know several graduates this year. With our family filled with little ones, I forget that we were OLD when we first became parents and many of our friends started families ten years before … Continue reading
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