Home Remodeling In mid-2019 we decided it was time to update our laundry room which is also our kitchen pantry. One of the previous owners had installed built-in shelves, but they were starting to sag and had no adjustability. The shelves were stationary and couldn’t move up or down. Some of them were super deep
Top 10 Reasons the Pirate Ship Needs Published
We know someone that recently built a Pirate Ship in their backyard. We attended the Ship’s Christening on Saturday afternoon. Here is why I think it needs to be published in a magazine (Parents, Family Fun, etc.): 1. What better lesson on math, reading, art, etc. than building your own Pirate Ship. This family did
My Own Sunday Funny
Each week my BFF has a Sunday Funny. Well, I’ve got my own this week. Since Andy and I are going on a trip soon that will involve lots of hiking and we are also hitting Gatlinburg this fall, I thought I might want some new shoes. Confession…I wasn’t as concerned about getting actual “hiking”
Johnson’s Buddies Soap – This Saturday’s Shout-Out
Have y’all ever used this stuff with little ones? LOVE it. If you are an all-natural or “green” parent, you may not approve because (confession) I haven’t done my research on its ingredients. Everyone else…the easy-grip bar is awesome! We’ve had a little history with this simple bar of soap… 2007: Received for baby shower
7 Quick Takes Friday: Busy Weekend
It’s a busy weekend for us…starting with today. Actually starting last night when I did Dream Dinners for the first time, but more on that later. This morning I took the girls to the Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens. And…WOW! This place was totally cool. See the photo above of the girls doing the picture scavenger
Whatcha Might Not Know…East vs. West…Yes, it Matters!
Growing up in and around Cincinnati, there was something I learned early on…you were either from the West Side or the East Side. Back in January, I even made mention of getting my passport out to go across town to visit relatives in my restaurant scissors post. You will find quotes about it online: “There is a
Top 10 Things I Will Miss Without Baby #4
Feeling that first kick when you are pregnant. Because the toddler tantrum kicks…wow! How everyone is so nice to the pregnant lady or the lady with the newborn…holds the door, stops the car to allow you walk in front of it, stops you on neighborhood walks to see the baby, etc. People have let a
I Get it Now about the Dress-Ups…Meet Miss Hannah
There are so many things in life that you just don’t get until you experience it yourself. Let’s see…living on your own, getting engaged, planning a wedding, traveling to a foreign country, living in the south, being pregnant, giving birth, having kids, having a child only want to wear one dress-up outfit…all.the.time. My Stella was
The Simple Things: Thank You Cards & Salsa
So my Stella is a such a sweet soul. She is in that phase where she loves to draw pictures and color pictures for others. She particularly likes one of Andy’s co-workers and often talks about her at home. She’s always coloring something for this woman. Well, Andy took the latest Barbie coloring page into
Hitched and Stitched – This Saturday’s Shout-Out
Some of you might remember way back in February when I had the Spotted Elephant make a cookie monster hat for Charlotte’s birthday. Click HERE to see that adorable thing again. Well, she’s been at it again. However, she’s in transition to a new name…Hitched and Stitched. Apparently in taking their idea a step further