Busy Backyard
Paver Patio We’ve been busy! Last weekend we put in a paver patio and added rock to our side yard. After the digging, hauling, weeding, and sweat we got it done and love the new look. Our first step was figuring out what material to …
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Garden Inspiration
A while back a friend and I went to a self guided garden tour through Salem. We had so much fun exploring other gardens and drooling over the fun garden art so I thought I would share some inspiring images.
Vendor Client Relationships
I LOVE this clip! Too bad this happens so often. You’d think people would know better by now! Produced by Scofield Editorial, Inc. Casting Agency: Artistic Enterprises Casting Director: Michelle Moore Video Store Customer: David Meek Video Store Clerk: Nick Kcrek Restaurant Customer (Male): Andy …
Hubby’s Happy Birthday
Hubby celebrated his 31st birthday yesterday. It was a low-key affair, celebrated with just our immediate family. Little Missy started his day off by waking him up with her entertaining rendition of “Happy Birthday” on her little piano book. For lunch we took him to Quiznos …
Happy Mother’s Day
Being a mom is tricky. It’s the most challenging job that I’ve had yet it’s the most heartwarming as well. And I’ve learned to be a good mom from my mom. Here’s a picture of my mom and me. It’s sad that this is the …
Amazing Video
Check out this video from Lisa Hannigan – Lille from ATO Records on Vimeo. It’s so cool it gives me goose bumps! Lisa Hannigan – Lille from ATO Records on Vimeo.
FREE Access to Newspaper Archives
I’ve gritted my teeth in anger at the Statesman Journal when trying to access their archives, only to see that their articles are not free. Really? The Statesman Journal has the audacity to charge for archived info? Newspapers for generations have been a great source …
Easter Greetings
Hope all of you had a wonderful Easter! Ours was quiet but still fun. Hubby was on duty and we couldn’t travel. So we hogged all of our kiddos attention except for the Easter Bunny who spoiled them rotten. Our kids really do make the …
Bringin’ out the Blooms
I walked by the most lovely cherry tree today and took some photos. The blossoms were delicate and fluffy. It looked like the tree was covered in cotton candy. So nice!
Getting to know you!
Tell me a bit about yourself- who you are, where you’re from, what you do, what you like the most and what you would like to see on this site. This can encourage me to also post more frequently. Thanks in advance!
Summer Nonschool
I LOVE reading other people’s blogs! If you have one, please let me know about it! Well, after searching around a bit I came across This Vintage Chica and her post about Summer Unschooling. It sounds so very interesting! It’s really on the same lines …
Join Salem Creative Mamas
Seeking some creative souls who love to explore new crafts and techniques and who are willing to share their ideas. Some of the things I can teach include screen printing, collage, beading, altered books, soldered pendants, graphic design, and painting. If you like to laugh, …
A House Full of Music
Okay, the title of this blog is a bit misleading. It’s actually a house full of musical confusion with various notes getting pounded out by Little Man, but there is hope for us. We scored a great deal on a piano from craigslist. It came …