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Inspired by SouleMama:   A Friday ritual.  A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....

Korean Stir Fry

My friend Michelle always has such tantalizing menu plans each week on her blog I’m Living the Good Life.  She also has been known to post some delicious recipes of her own to share with her readers.  I was very excited when she agreed to do a guest post for my readers!  She is sharing...

Ringling Brothers Fully Charged Circus GIVEAWAY ~ CLOSED

The winners have been chosen!!!  Congrats to Shannon who said “My 2 year old would LOVE to see the acrobats.” and to Amanda D who said “Would be great way to take my daughter to her first circus!!”  You ladies have 24 hours to email me at: Katie@Cards-by-Katie.com.  If I don’t hear from you in...

Menu Plan Monday ~ February 6

I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...

Coming soon…the Circus!!!

The circus is coming to town in March!  And next week I’m going to have a giveaway for my lovely readers, but for now I have a great discount package deal to share with you! Don’t miss Fully Charged, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® where megawatts of...

$10 Sam’s Club® Gift Card Offer PLUS $25 Gift Card Giveaway! CLOSED

The Sam’s Gift Card GIVEAWAY is CLOSED, but you can still earn a $10 Gift Card by purchasing select items (see details below).  Congrats to Debra Lee who said : “Tried and true, never shop when you are hungry! I follow by Google Reader.”  Debra, please email me within 48 hours at Katie@Cards-by-Katie.com so we can...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama:  A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
Thursday Art Play at the UnMuseum

Thursday Art Play at the UnMuseum

Henry and I went to the UnMuseum at the Contemporary Arts Center downtown today for Thursday Art Play for preschoolers.  We had a marvelous (and messy) morning!  He loved doing some truly creative projects geared for little ones, and then he explored every inch of the UnMuseum.  I see this being a regular happening for...

Menu Plan Monday ~ In Reverse ~ January 30

I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...

Prince Henry is Two!

Prince Henry turned two today.  He didn’t quite grasp why were celebrating, but he sure enjoyed all the attention & fun!  We celebrated with a family dinner at Indigo (it is my opinion that if they cannot speak for themselves then it’s up to me to choose the best place to eat!).  Then we came...

Savoring the Calm

I  noticed while I was cooking dinner tonight that the house was unusually calm considering all four children were awake.  My Mommy senses went on alert.  Usually when Henry is quiet I find him doing something on the “No No” list (putting his soft frog in the toilet, standing on the dining room table…etc).  I...

An afternoon with the Disney Princesses

This past weekend I took the kids to see Disney Live at USBank Arena.  I wasn’t sure what the boys would think, since it was a “Princess” show.  Sam had actually told me earlier in the week “I don’t like princesses, I hope Darth Vader is there”.  And halfway through the show he starting asking...