Here we are the last day of 2008. For us it was a rather crazy year full of ups and downs. Most of which were not shared here on my blog, mainly due to the fact it was to hard to write about. The last year has left me with many learning experiences good and bad in my personal life as well as the way I parent.
Monthly Archives: December 2008
Family Crafting: Fun Projects to Do Together ~ Review
Crafting is a great way to connect with your children. It also allows your child to indulge in their creativity and to make a mess without getting in trouble. It truly helps you to connect to your children as you glue, cut, and sew together. There is no limit to what kinds of crafts can be done together as a family and with Family Crafting: Fun Projects to Do Together pulling it all together has never been easier.
Lots of Snow, We Can Still have Fun
Here in Eastern Washington we are covered with lots of snow. It has been driving me crazy with cabin fever as well as just the need to see the sun for more then 5 minutes at a time. After lots of shoveling mainly Ned and the boys the cars can get in and out again, after the latest round of snow. I do think its time to stop its been snowing for the last 2 weeks or so almost every day, I think one maybe two days we had none at all, and that’s it. I realize that the Northwest is suppose to get snow. This much can’t be normal.
Does Santa Want Cookies or Veggies?
After a long day of baking cookies, shopping, and tracking Santa. Brendan and Becky decided they needed a warm bath where they got their Christmas PJs which made their bath speed up faster then normal. We got dressed and ran down stairs to get santas treats ready. Becky insisted that she leaves milk and cookies, Brendan on the other hand insisted on a veggie tray saying that Santa needs to stay healthy so he can keep bringing toys to the rest of the boys and girls for years to come. So we made both.
The Amazing Page: ~Review
650 Scrapbooking Page Ideas, Tips and Techniques
These never before seen scrapbook pages cover a wide variety of themes and styles and are a great visualization tool to help spark the imagination. With 224 pages to browse through this is a must have book for every scrapper’s reading collection.
Favorite Christmas Quotes
I am always touched by quotes that have been handed down through out the years. some bring a tear to the eye others a smile to my heart, or a giggle to my lips. I wanted to share with you a few days before Christmas a few of my Favorites.
I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month. ~Harlan Miller
Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts. ~Janice Maeditere
How to Make an Omelet
Do you have a teen who is learning to cook? Are you new to cooking? Do you feel overwhelmed by the simplest recipe?
If you are one, among many, who has burnt toast; overcooked a meal, or has been running up a bill at your local take-out; it’s time to put the mettle to the iron, or in this case, some eggs to a frying pan.
Here is a simple recipe on how to make an omelet.
What You’ll Need
- Non-stick 7″ frying pan
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Plate
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
Scrapbooking Starts This New Year
People all over the world enjoy scrapbooking as a hobby. You may already be into scrapbooking, or maybe not yet. Each day someone new begins their first scrapbook. If you’re interested in trying this popular pastime, scrapbooking starts this new year when you plan ahead to make your first scrapbook project.