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summer wish list
I participate in leading a monthly mom’s ministry at my church. It has been a great source of inspiration and grounding for my parenting and my marriage. During this past meeting, an idea was shared that has changed my outlook on summer and the overwhelming feeling I get from wanting…
make a difference + get free coffee
For the good of the planet, Starbucks is encouraging everyone to switch from paper cups to reusable travel mugs. One day in March thousands of New Yorkers made the switch. Join them now by taking a pledge to do the same. This global movement is taking place in locations around…
free pastry
free pastry day @ starbucks before 10:30am
shake it like a polaroid picture
Heeeey yaaaah Through my thirst for photographic inspiration and my love of iPhone apps, I’ve stumbed on the shakeitphoto app. It takes any picture on your iPhone and turns it into a Polaroid - editing it to have that vintage hue, cropping to square and framing w/ that textured…
the amazing incredible handwriting worksheet maker
Make free handwriting worksheets for your child.
reduce, reuse recycle | idea no. 1
Ever since my daughter was 18 months old, I’ve been giving her easy-to-eat snacks in Ziploc bags. It makes it easier for her to eat in places I wouldn’t normally allow (car, living room, etc…) For some reason, it eliminates the mess and she knows she has to throw the…
wedding shower and bridal party games
It seems like everything for brides has a perverted twist to it. And, if that’s your thing, please have fun! It is not “the thing” for most of the women in my family. My brother and sister-in-love got engaged this summer and were planning their wedding for mid October. We…
good nite lite
The Good Nite Lite was featured in Parenting magazine over a year ago. Instantly, I had to have it. It was still in manufacturing but I was able to get on a waiting list and my order was finalized only a few months later. We went through two trials of…
the good nite lite
promote a child's ability to get the rest.
$15 free from Kodak
Kodak is giving away $15 in free product to everyone who visits: http://kodak.promo.eprize.com/millionsofthanks/fetch_profile You will receive the gift code via email and it is good through next week - at least that is what mine says.
what not to do
I pride myself on being organized, thorough and efficient. I imagined flying alone with a toddler would be a breeze if I prepared well. “IF” is the operative word. My husband and I have traveled with our daughter before. I can do this. I procrastinated when it came to thinking…
walking in relationship
Day Four: Walking IN RELATIONSHIP Pray: Jesus, I ask that you show me something personal in my study today. I want to hear you speak directly to me about my life and what you have for me. I believe that you speak to those who believe in you and have…
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walking in step with jesus
Day Three: Walking INSTEP with Jesus by Maggie Venn Pray: Jesus, I ask that you show me something personal in my study today. I want to hear you speak directly to me about my life and what you have for me. I believe that you speak to those who believe…
walking in line with the word
Day Two: Walking INLINE with the Word by Maggie Venn Pray: Jesus, I ask that you show me something personal in my study today. I want to hear you speak directly to me about my life and what you have for me. I believe that you speak to those who…
walking in sync with jesus
My dear friend, Maggie, wrote this five day study to be used following the retreat and she has allowed me to share it with you. We hope you enjoy it and that it brings you closer to God. This image of a tattered Bible reminds me of the condition of…
versatilevinegar.org
Cleaning uses for this lovely liquid
decor pad
Inspiration for decorating, renovating and home building
are you drinking enough joe?
The following is a list of health benefits from drinking coffee that have come from 20 years of research. The more you drink, the better off you are - one to three cups a day on average. By this standard, I should be the most healthy person I know! -…
photo recipe no. 1
The following is the recipe from a quick photo session with my daughter. Ingredients: a 20 minute window the side wall of our fence a precious dress from daddy wanting to really document our daughter turning three Lighting: almost any time where the sun is not directly above. we took…
10 reasons to make your bed
Here are ten really great reasons why you should make your bed each morning: 10. You are less likely to crawl back into it. 9. It doesn’t take long. 8. Everyone enjoys the feeling of completing even a small task. 7. It keeps the bed bugs out - at least…
the perfect picture wall
If you’re like my hubbie and I, trying to hang anything is stressful - at best. We are a great team. He has the DIY know-how and I have the plan to make it all work out. And, as long as we follow my instructions and he does the hammering,…
reveal the momarazzi
But, we do not always make being in our family photos a priority.We are going to host regular photography challenges in hopes that we will motivate you to try new things and improve your photography, perspective and/or quality of your overall photo collection. So moms, whether you are typically the…
welcome.
Howdy Stranger! Welcome to Friends, Family + Laughter. Pull up a chair; grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. Click around. You’re among friends. Barbara and Crissy have been friends for 10+ years. Like this website, their styles, interests and views are broadly different yet, they compliment each other…
dish towel apron
I have a couple for baking (and yes; they match my kitchen somewhat) and one for my crafts that has pockets for my tools, trash, etc… My daughter was always jealous when I wore an apron to bake or create and she likes to do things just so as well. …
free your mind + be efficient
Does your husband (or wife) ask you to take care of the same things more than once because time has gotten away before important tasks were completed? Do you push some thoughts to the back of your mind so that you can deal with them later? Do you have a…
basic photography tips: making the most of what you have
Since having my daughter, I have experimented with equipment, location and props, at the direction of photographer friends and acquaintances, in order to truly capture my daughter in photos like I see her every day. My natural instinct is to immediately assume that I need new equipment. Regardless of the…
this crafty thing we do
We call ourselves “crafty.” We look at it like a hobby, an addiction, a break from the things we have to do. We love to create, to scrapbook, to sew, to paint, etc… This crafty thing we do is also a booming industry! And, so I learned from the CHA…
sugar low
Have you ever had too much sugar in one day that you are flat worn out? I don’t often do this to myself but I cannot resist my mom’s home-made fudge. It is the most delicious fudge anyone has ever eaten. It’s nothing like traditional fudge, which I have had…
finally.
Where have I been? BURRIED in home projects. That’s where! And, loving every minute of it. One fabulous thing came from five days of constant rain. The painters we lined up to paint next week were free from their exterior jobs last week so they were able to paint the…
