30 Jul
OK, I have been a blog slacker. So sorry to the two of you who read this. But I have taken a slew of pictures and I’m sharing:
One of the best things we did this summer was to plant flowers.
We did it for the boys, especially for the Monkey since he loves science and [...]
19 May
So, BHE set up a bird feeder in a nice tree next to our house. We’re trying to keep the redbirds and their friends happy, especially since the redbirds have set up a nest in our rosebushes. We appreciate their company. Anyway, BHE has noticed that a LOT of birdseed has been consumed regularly…I blamed [...]
30 Apr
A good write-up on natural cleaning for those interested – I’m so thankful she mentioned the use of essential oil in water for a Febreze effect – I’ve had a hard time finding how to make my own!
27 Apr
BHE and I have recently taken to using vinegar for a lot of our cleaning needs. Need to clean your carpets? Half vinegar, half water versus buying the solution that the Rug Doctor recommends – the floors look just as clean, if not cleaner, it’s cheaper, and there’s no nasty chemical mess. And our kitchen [...]
22 Feb
OK, who doesn’t like seeing their work appreciated in some form?
Several weeks ago, Monkey and Bear did some major painting. With all this art going on I had to find a way to let it dry – table space was at a premium. So this was my solution:
Monkey loved it so much that we left [...]
18 Jan
Found this via the fabulous BlondeMom. It’s a great idea for covering plastic bins that many of us moms use for toy storage; check it out. I am now wishing we’d bought some excess fabric when my mom did the curtains for the boys’ rooms.
However – I always see these cool ideas and make a [...]
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