There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the First Five things that come to mind when you see this: image source http://fullhdwallsfor.me 1. My husband and my kids think it is strange that I eat lemons with salt. 2. Yellow is a "be happy" color …
Happiness is… FREE STUFF! Thursday June 21
Things that made me happy this week (LOTS OF FREE STUFF): 1. Signing my kids up for FREE bowling this summer! (Link to free bowling for kids 14 and under at AMF.) 2. FREE kids matinee movies at our local theater begin this week. 3. Disney's BRAVE comes out this week – not a free movie but, I am …
Oh My Word, MIX – Wednesday, June 20
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the first things that come to mind when you READ this: MY LIST: 1. When I was little I used to save my money to buy cat food (Meow Mix) for stray cats I adopted. 2. I have …
It’s My Life – I Love… – Tuesday June 19
Some languages offer many ways to say what the english language lumps into one word – LOVE. So, for those who speak the English language, we can "love" everything from a chocolate chip cookie to the person we marry. May be the simplifying of so many levels of pleasure and admiration is designed to make up for the other complexities …
Mosaic Moments Scrapbooking – Flip – Monday June 18
You found a Mosaic Moment Page Layout that you like but you aren't sure what to do for the second page. We have an idea for you… JUST FLIP IT! I made the pages above using Mosaic Moments Design Layout Idea # 59 and photos I took when we received an unexpected surprise – A visit from my nephew and …
Childhood Memories, Lessons from Father – Sunday June 17
5 Things I Learned from My Dad's Example 1. Never stop trying new things. 2. The joy of vegetable gardening. 3. Work ethic – my Dad worked hard and he expected the same from his children. 4. Self sufficiency – prepare for what may come, and make what you have work. 5. Keeping the Sabbath – Dad made sure …
CraZy RandOm LiFe – at the ZOO again – Saturday, June 16
Have I mentioned how much I love the zoo? While we were in St. Louis I took the kids to the Zoo. I may have forgotten one – but, I think St Louis may have been my 13th Zoo. We did the usual. I made the kids pose a lot, I took lots of shots of the animals, I …
Memory Prompts: First Five “Frog Green” Thoughts – Friday June 15
There are lots of memories inside our minds – sometimes we just need a little nudge to coax them out. What are the First Five things that come to mind when you see this: 1. When I was 9-10 we lived on a farm. I used to catch frogs and play with them. 2. The color green reminds me of …
Happiness is… Thursday June 14
Things that made me happy this week: 1. The Rain – it rained off and on all day on Tuesday which gave me a break from watering my flowers (and rain does such a better job at watering then my hose does.) 2. Sleeping in my own bed again. My bed always feels so comfy after being away from …
Oh My Word, Filter Wednesday, June 13
Recently I heard a report that a town in the US was planning to implement a $20 fine for swearing in public. I am not a fan of cursing and I really hate being subjected to it while I am in a public settings (like riding airport shuttles) with my kids, but, this seems completely unrealistic to me. What …