We were down at our lake house last weekend, and had quite a surprise waiting for us - one of the ducks had babies! This thrilled me to no end, and I got a few shots of the babies and their mama, and wanted to share them with you. Get ready to say "Awww". And this one is just too cute for words. I got such a kick out of them diving in - … [Read more...]
DIY Home Decor Since I have been spending every other weekend at the lake home, I have been having a blast making my own decor. I forgot how much I love doing crafts and how relaxing it is to listen to music and let the creative juices flow. I recently posted about making pillows out of placemats, and I have made several more to match the … [Read more...]
"A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world. It knows no law, no pity, it dares all things and crushes down remorselessly all that stands in its path." - Agatha Christie "Mothers of teenagers know why animals eat their young." ~ Author Unknown "Nobody loves me but my mother, And she could be jivin' too." ~ B.B.King "A … [Read more...]
Newman is always into trouble (shocking, I know). Well he is not supposed to be on the counters, and he knows this all too well. We have discussed this ad nauseam. He seemed to be listening, but who really knows with cats. We have a rolling cart in the middle of the kitchen that has a metal top and on the side a wood area with slots for … [Read more...]
There is a fun new day camp coming to the S.F. Bay Area - Camp Imagineerz! What is Camp Imagineerz, you might ask? Founded in 2011 by Bay Area parent Vaibhavi Gala, Camp Imagineerz is a summer day camp for children entering 1st through 4th grades. By creating a fun environment, Camp Imagineerz helps children discover than with an “I-Can” … [Read more...]
When my son was moving back home from state college (a little early since he decided it just wasn't for him), he still had three months remaining on his lease. Since he didn't want to be out the money, he decided to advertise his room on a college room rental website. The remainder of his rent for three months would be $1,500. A few days … [Read more...]
Words can't describe how excited I am about this news! I was invited to NYC with 24 other bloggers for Marvel's the Avengers, which is closing out the Tribeca Film Festival, at the end of April! The really neat thing is that the real, everyday heroes will be celebrated. These include heroes from police agencies, fire departments, first … [Read more...]
Make your own throw pillows! When I first started buying decor for our new home, I was astounded (and not in a good way) at how incredibly expensive throw/decorative pillows are! I need quite a few for the bedrooms, couches, etc. and just cannot fathom spending anywhere from $25 to $65 for a pillow to match my decor. I have been looking in … [Read more...]
Over the past couple of years, I have mentioned how we cannot wait to find our dream home. We started the search a few months ago, and decided on an area that has a man-made lake in a gated community. We really loved the homes on that lake, so that made concentrating on an area pretty easy. Best of all, this is the town where my BFF lives! We … [Read more...]
Clear skin is something we all strive for, but unfortunately for many teens (and some adults) it is an uphill battle to keep acne at bay. My daughter is no exception. Although her skin is much better than mine was at her age, she is still self-conscious. This is where the MaxClarity difference promise comes in. We are excited to try this … [Read more...]
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