Wordless Wednesday More Yuletide Session (in reverse order) … with words
Needing homemade playdough for 3yo cousin’s gift. Pretzles, kisses or hugs, and m&ms. What could go wrong .. and all kid done! Woohoo! Mama & Papa’s tree … they use stuffed animals that play music. All the children love to play them. N-boy in top hat at millenry; R-girl stringing popcorn and cranberries in schoolhouse;…
2015 Children’s Christmas Ornament
Way back in November I posted about my tradition of making an Annual Ornament for the children as a non-crafty mom. It even comes with a video that I recorded. I thought I’d share the ornament I made for 2015. And they’re on the tree before Christmas – win! First, you should know that my…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for Christmas Week!
For Today… December 25, 2015 … The Monday before Christmas Outside my window…. it’s rainy and dreary. The sun isn’t entirely up yet, I think. I am thinking… about wrapping presents. I am thankful… I finished shopping on Saturday, with three gifts to come from Amazon. I am wearing… pajamas. Kids are still abed. I…
Wordless Wednesday: Yuletide Session Part II
OK, a few words: 15 Years with my love!
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for November 30, 2015
For Today… Outside my window…. the sun has set and the sky is black. Our outdoor Christmas decor is all in place thanks to N-boy’s help and encouragement. I am thinking… I should have checked the meat defrosting in the microwave sooner. I am thankful… for wonderful Thanksgiving celebrations with both Jason and my extended…
Annual Christmas Ornaments for the Non-Crafty Mom
Every year I make an ornament for my children. I’m not particularly crafty, nor patient, and am too busy to have a many-stepped project to do during this time of the year. So, they have to be easy. Overall, I’m happy with what I’ve made, there were a few years that were less successful than…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for November 23, 2015
For Today… Monday, November 23, 2015 Outside my window…. it’s cooooold. We took the dog for a walk and met our friends this morning and it was soooo cccccold. Winter coats and hats and gloves. I am thinking… about what we want to eat this week. I am thankful… there are several meals this week I don’t…