A Rose Amongst The Thorns. Last Sunday, I wrote a post on forgiveness. It included a sad story involving my Sweet Boy. Sometimes, when one is going through hard times, it is difficult to see the rainbow amongst the dark clouds. It may take several years before we can comprehend the value of lessons learned from difficult experiences and the blessings that may come from walking a rocky path. Although things have gotten a bit better at school, there was/is still one area that the ... View the Post
Barefoot In The Park
On a beautiful day during spring break I took the kids on a picnic at the park right around the corner from our house. Barefoot In The Park. Barefoot In The Park We packed up the enamel cups and metal plates we generally use while camping as well as the ticking napkins tied up with twine and a bit of rosemary from the backyard. With the exception of two fishermen sitting next to the lake, we had the park to ourselves. Everyone said grace before enjoying the BLT sandwiches. ... View the Post
Easter is Forgiveness
My son taught me a lesson in forgiveness a few weeks ago. He’s 10. Easter is Forgiveness. Easter is Forgiveness I’ve alluded that things have been tough for our family. I have not given specifics. For many reasons. I am ready to share one of the smaller issues. Which really, if I look at it by itself, it is nowhere near small. It is heartbreaking. But as an overall whole of what we are facing, it seems like a little thing. But trust me, as a mother, deep down I know it is not. Back ... View the Post
Do You Have Any Colored Eggs?
Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? I LOVE to color eggs. ALL of my kids like to help. (smile) Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? We like ombre dyed eggs. Tie-Dyed Eggs And of course, eating eggs. The Fashionista always makes the “angelic” eggs. They’re delicious. I adore these colored eggs by Food Jimoto. But most of all I love the time spent with my kids. Even the fur kid who INSISTS on being lifted onto the counter. Are you coloring eggs? Laura ... View the Post
Thrift Store Chic For An Easter Chick
Have you seen the Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 ad campaign? I love every single pastel-colored, candy-coated image. Thrift Store Chic For An Easter Chick. Thrift Store Chic For An Easter Chick When I found a J Crew cotton knit sweater in a similar shade of mint for $4 at the thrift store I didn’t hesitate to take it home. Even though it had horrendous brown buttons on it. That is an oh so easy fix. The brown buttons were swapped out for vintage buttons in a pearl finish. I knew the ... View the Post
Vintage Inspired Resurrection Eggs
Every spring I try to create something by hand for my children. It is a bit of love to place in their Easter basket that perhaps they will cherish. This year is Vintage Inspired Resurrection Eggs. Vintage Inspired Resurrection Eggs This Easter project was one I have been wanting to create for several years. But it requires Papier-mâché eggs. Generally, by the time spring rolls around and I think about it the bins at the craft store that hold such eggs are EMPTY. This year was no ... View the Post
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