Is it hot where you live? In the Greater Cincinnati area it is HOT HOT HOT. Yesterday after my parents’ annual Memorial Day party the kids got inventive with their ways to stay cool. Henry plopped down in a puddle to play, and the kids continually put ice from the coolers in the puddle to...
I am participating in Menu Planning 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...
This week Ella learned how to ride her bike without training wheels…just in time for summer! Many thanks to my Daddio for helping her master this skill. This little girl is tough, and she learned in just two short sessions. My parents’ house has the best driveway for bike riding: long, straight & flat. We bought...
We are in the midst of the first beautiful weekend in our area in months, and almost everyone I know is spending as much time outside as they can except me. I’m jealous, but I’m trying so hard to be disciplined and accomplish great things this weekend. I did get out for a few hours...
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....
I have mentioned this before…I’m a pretty new seamstress. I can do straight lines, and I have finally taught myself how to thread the machine and change the bobbin. I could probably become more accomplished at sewing if I put my mind to it, but for now, straight lines are my life. Well, maybe straight...
This Giveaway is now CLOSEDCongrats to the winner: “K”, who said:I would love to win to be able to expose my kids to more of the arts….(at $10/tix for adults we wouldn’t go otherwise…)Thanks for the chance! K – You have 24 hours to contact me by email (katie@cards-by-katie.com) or another winner will be chosen....
I am participating in Menu Planning 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...
Sam had very specific instructions for his birthday dessert. He is the man with the plan.
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....
Did that title get your attention? I aimed to! But it’s not what you think. This here is a video description of my life with Henry. This is why I am always on the go, always on my toes and never getting anything done around the house. This boy is on the go, climbs like...
