Miracle Worker Week ended with a celebration of my daughter’s second birthday. If you have read my blog at all, you know that I dream up elaborate birthday schemes for my kids’ birthdays, often a year or more in advance. Tessa’s birthday was no exception, except that as the birthday got closer, everything changed. And […]
Making Memories–Mom Time TV
October 21, 2009 by 4 Comments
My episode of Mom Time TV aired today. I was at the United Nations Day celebration at my sons’ school (he was a knight from England and I brought British scones), so I missed the edited version on TV. I would love to know what got cut and what they said about me in the […]
Out of This World Bedding
October 20, 2009 by 26 Comments
The miracle workers have gone back home. The kids are all back in school, and I have much to blog about, and a lot of upcoming insanity. I was so excited when I got a comment on my “Sneak Peek” post asking for more details about the solar system quilts. First, I was just excited […]
Insanity on the Small Screen
October 19, 2009 by 5 Comments
So, on the off chance that any of you have been dying to see and hear me discuss my insanity, (and not just blog about it), Wednesday is your lucky day! I have started contributing to the Mom Time TV show, and my first episode is airing this week. Here is the preview of the […]
A Peek at "Miracle Worker Week"
October 16, 2009 by 2 Comments
I wanted to share a few shots to illustrate all of the insanity and industry going on around here this week. For those of you who don’t know, I call the weeks my parents come to town “miracle worker weeks,” because they come to work on my projects and they are good at what they […]
Mending Makeovers
October 13, 2009 by 5 Comments
Miracle Worker Week (the week my parents come to stay and help me work on projects) is in full swing! There is all kinds of insanity going on here! I’m getting excited to be able to show you some “after’s” soon, especially since it feels like I can’t get much of anything done lately, between […]
Halloween Present–Decorations
October 9, 2009 by 11 Comments
Here’s where I am at with Halloween decorations, right now. It may get spookier before Halloween arrives, but I wouldn’t bank on it, since someone is turning 2, and the Miracle Workers are returning for a visit before then. It will be a busy October. Here is the outside. I have been waiting to put […]
Ghosts of Halloween Past – Part II – Costume Parade
October 7, 2009 by 6 Comments
Well, the short version, anyway. I have a thing about family themed costumes. I don’t know how much longer the kids will play along, but I usually base the idea on something at least one of them is excited about. The parents are usually an accessory. I suppose I won’t be ruining any huge surprises […]
Ghosts of Halloween Past–Part 1 Decorations
October 1, 2009 by Leave a Comment
This morning, my daughter wore a sweater to school. I’m sure it was shed for good, by 9:00am, but there was an actual chill in the air, to welcome the month of October. And suddenly, I have an irresistible longing to cover my front porch in pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. Since that won’t […]
The Secrets of the Pirate Party
October 1, 2009 by 8 Comments
I did have a request for a little more info about how I did some of the things I did for the Pirate Party, so I’m going to answer a few questions here. If I miss something you were curious about, please drop me a note. Fair warning: Just because these were mostly inexpensive things […]
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