Yesterday was the kind of day that made the hard job of mothering all worthwhile. Good Kids Doing Great Things. My son completed the construction portion of his Eagle Scout project. Take a good look at this entire tree line. You’ll learn why in a moment. Good Kids Doing Great Things Did you know that only 4% of boys who are Cub Scouts go on to earn the highest rank of Eagle Scout? It takes YEARS of hard work and dedication to even get to a place where you are eligible to begin ... View the Post
Fast & Easy Mother’s Day Gifts
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. If you are still looking for inspiration this post for you. Fast & Easy Mother’s Day Gifts. Spell out her name in flowers. Fast & Easy Mother’s Day Gifts A flower cupcake bouquet is a delicious idea. Cute Mother’s Day cards you can download for free. A beautiful and simple Mother’s Day brunch. Treat-filled slippers…yes please! A Mother’s Day basket filled with a bottle of wine, body scrub and fresh flowers from the garden. Turn a ... View the Post
DIY Desk & Shelving Unit Teen Boy
You can make an inexpensive desk and shelving unit in just one day. Here is how we created a DIY Desk & Shelving Unit Teen Boy. DIY Desk & Shelving Unit Teen Boy This set of wooden shelves, which incorporates a desk, was created for Sweet Guy’s room this past Saturday. It is said that “necessity is the mother of all invention”. This is absolutely true in this case. I had grown weary of finding textbooks and other schoolwork paraphernalia strewn across various rooms in our ... View the Post
The Promise Of The Peony
I adore the peony. Its pretty colors, delightful fragrance, and billowing blossoms make my heart happy. The Promise Of The Peony. I first became aware of peonies while shopping in the markets of France. Like so many of you I was instantly smitten. I dreamed of having peonies in my garden. You may know that peonies can be a bit finicky. Peony tubers like a shallow planting in well-drained soil. Peonies like the sun but only in a cooler climate ~ which means they do best in ... View the Post
Fine Art In The Kitchen
There is something so wonderful in this image that it truly resonates with me. It may be the darling children, the subway tile or perhaps the happy use Fine Art In The Kitchen. Fine Art In The Kitchen We are finally getting underway with ripping out the old carpet and broken tile in the family room, kitchen and pantry to install new flooring. To prepare for all the dust I am removing everything from the walls and open shelves. That includes this gallery wall. I have enjoyed this gallery ... View the Post
The World’s Oldest Intern
Earlier this week I completed a semester-long internship. I can now say that I am very thankful for having had the experience. I may be The World’s Oldest Intern. The World’s Oldest Intern Now here’s the shameful part where I admit that I tried almost everything to get out of doing it. When that didn’t work I decided to avoid this particular graduation requirement and hoped it would go away. Procrastination almost never results in progress. So, I finally started applying to ... View the Post
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