Grocery Shopping Habits When Kevin and I were newlyweds we lived in a third floor apartment (with no elevator). The last thing we wanted to do was buy huge amounts of stuff that would have to be lugged up several flights of stairs. (The goal was to be able to carry everything up in one climb.) There are many …
Happiness is…blessings – Thursday May 17
What Made Me Happy This week? This has been a tough week with some difficult news. We all have days or weeks when our hearts feel heavy. I've found on those days that it helps to look for the blessings in my life. Happiness is… 1. Friends – Especially those who trust that I am capable and strong, but, who …
Journal Prompt, Naturally
naturally |ˈna ch ərəlē| adverb 1 in a natural manner, in particular • in a normal manner; without distortion or exaggeration : act naturally. • as a natural result : one leads naturally into the other. • without special help or intervention I am Naturally… 1. Quiet. (My house is quiet too.) 2. Observant. (I tend to notice …
It’s My Life – Favorite Fiction – Tuesday May 15
My favorite fictitious couple is… Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. I can relate to their story. image source: www.fanpop.com 1. Elizabeth had a big "crazy" family (not so different from my own.) 2. Elizabeth didn't have a good first impression of Mr. Darcy. (He made a lot of girls swoon with his southern accent; but, I was not exactly excited …
Mosaic Moments – Made from Scraps
"Mosaic -Made From Scraps- Moment." I seem to always print a few extra images when I am preparing to make scrapbook pages. The extra photos often end up tucked away in a box somewhere – I can't seem to throw them out. Over time I've collected a lot of random photos. Having a few sheets of 6×6 Mosaic Moments™ grid …
Childhood Memories, Mother – Sunday May 13
A family photo – My mom – pregnant with me, my Dad, my three older siblings, and my grandmother. My mom was one of those wonderful mothers. 10 Childhood Memories of my Mother: 1. She seemed to always be in the middle of sewing clothes, quilts, curtains, etc. 2. She baked bread and made wonderful cinnamon rolls. 3. …
CraZy RandOm LiFe – Preferences- Saturday May 12
CraZy RandOm List of Preferences: Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds What do you usually have for breakfast? yogurt & fruit What food do you dislike? slimy/chewy seafood like squid or clams. Favorite item of clothing? Jeans. Are you a morning person or a night person? morning Favorite soft drink? Root beer Summer or winter? Summer Hugs or kisses? chocolate kisses …
Recipe For…Mom’s Cookin’ – Friday May 11
Mom's Cookin Things I remember Mom Cooking… 1. Spaghetti – Instead of tomato sauce Mom added tomato soup to the spaghetti – (she didn't like tomatoes). 2. Tacos – Mom didn't like spicy stuff so she poured ketsup on our tacos. I didn't know what salsa was until I ate dinner at a friends. I was a teenager by then. …
Happiness is… Thursday May 10
What Made Me Happy Today? Happiness is… 1. Chocolate Covered Strawberries (Kevin bought them for me before he left for the Great Lakes Mega Meet.) 2. A fun decorative font (link to Rapscallion font – pictured below) – (I was able to use this font and my design skills to help a friend with an invitation – that always makes …
Arcostic Words on Wednesday, May 9
ACROSTIC – LIST CHALLENGE: Write your name down the left-hand side of the page, (like you would for an acrostic poem). Next to each letter write a positive word that describes YOU. (That begins with that letter, of course.) Thankful Artistic Motivated Ingenious Mine was easy – I have a short name, it's not my fault. My mother gave it …