I'm taking the summer off from blogging, but had to share this thing I didn't even know existed until yesterday. Did you know there are hinges that make doors automatically close? We were spending the day at my best friend's house yesterday and with 8 kids running around, the doors to the outside were constantly opening. Pretty normal, …
Archives for July 2014
Getting Back into the Rhythm After Vacation
We had a glorious time up in cool, crisp Canada last week. This week, we're back in Texas where I'm most definitely not hanging beach towels on the line without streams of sweat pouring off my face. Vacation recovery week is always interesting. I'm working to get back into the routines I need so badly to survive around here. I've run the …
Vote for Your Favorite #TruCareForTroops Story
This is a sponsored post for an awesome cause! I shared recently that TruGreen is donating up to $10,000 to Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. For each new like to the TruGreen Facebook page they're donating one dollar, and for each uplifting story that was shared by the family member of an active duty or veteran member of the military …
Top Five “Liked” Posts
It's like a sitcom clip show. You know the ones where the characters sit around telling stories and you see clips from past episodes. We all know they're just trying to fill up an episode without having to write another script. Anyway, this week I'm sharing the ten (or so) posts from the past that have the most FB likes directly on the post …
Top Ten Most “Liked” Posts (#6 – #10ish)
I'm off having summer fun, but I'm sharing some fun "Top Ten" lists over on Facebook this week. Since I know many of you just come here directly, I didn't want you to miss out! These are the top ten(ish) posts that have the most FB "likes" directly on the post. Here’s number 12! (After my assistant put together the list, two more posts went …
Practical Tips for Getting Your Mama Body to the Pool
This post over at the Creative Mom has been going viral, and I love it. It's totally my philosophy. If you haven't read it, you should. The author encourages moms to stop worrying about body image and get in the water with their kids. It's totally inspirational. But you know me . . . I'm all about being practical. Inspiration only takes me so …
How A Busy Mama Crafter Is Whipping the WIPs (in 5 Steps)
{Editor's Note: Today we have a guest post from Emily Chapelle at So D*mn Domestic. She has set up 6 different houses in 7 years of military moves so she knows a thing or two about having stuff, maintaining it and decluttering what you don't need... even if she is a crafter with the corresponding crafter's stash!} You know what WIPs …
Wise Words from Dr. Huxtable
My kids are currently obsessed with (affiliate link coming up . . . now) The Cosby Show. I find myself laughing out loud while I’m making dinner and they’re watching in the living room. That show really was a classic. One of Heathcliff’s Fatherly Wisdom Speeches struck me. Theo (my boys’ favorite) had been struggling in math. He …
From The Mailbox: Guess What I Just Threw Out!
{Today I have another fun letter from a reader! Being willing to throw something out is a definite sign of progress! -Nony} Dear Nony, After reaching for this, formerly my favorite, and deciding not to use it; I actually threw it out. I took a picture to remember this amazing day. The rust and melted parts of the handle need to be remembered. …
