Wide Open - Quote

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“Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins The rest is still unwritten” ~ Natasha Bedingfield

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Doing everything except what I'm supposed to be doing

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Over the past year I have found that my blog has grown to be a daily part of my life.  If not a nightly one too since I often find myself dreaming in css or html code.  Or, I find myself tossing and turning before I fall asleep because my brain is too busy thinking about my web statistics, when I . . . → Read More: Doing everything except what I’m supposed to be doing

Back To School 2011- Wordless Wednesday

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Summer is over. And it’s back to school. I love the quiet. But still miss these children who keep getting older. While making me feel even older.

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…yep. I let Mr.T. dye his bangs. He’s 16, a good kid who does well in school and {mostly} listens to his parents. I think it looks neat.

Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets — . . . → Read More: Back To School 2011- Wordless Wednesday

10 school lunchbox recipes the kids will actually eat!

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It’s only the first day of school but I’m already thinking about that time when a month from now my daughter will start complaining about the daily PB&J sandwich that she usually finds in her lunch bag. She’s picky though and I can’t just throw anything in there or it will come back with a crumb picked off here and there or a decimated . . . → Read More: 10 school lunchbox recipes the kids will actually eat! #Pinterest

Monday Melody (No Such Thing) & Monday Mayhem (Weather)

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Monday morning can only get better when it starts out with John Mayer and his fun song “No Such Thing” (from his 2004 Live In Ohio album). I thought it was appropriate for this week since our kids go back to school tomorrow!

It seems like summer just flew right by this year! I am having a hard . . . → Read More: Monday Melody (No Such Thing) & Monday Mayhem (Weather)

10 Ways to Say "I Love You" to everyone special in your life - Guest Post

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Have you ever opened up your lunch to find a love note from your mom tucked inside? Does your husband send you random text messages during the day just to say he loves you? If so, you know how good they make you feel. Special. Cared for. Loved.

But love notes don’t have to be just for your spouse or your . . . → Read More: 10 Ways to Say “I Love You” to everyone special in your life

Explore the Universe and your imagination with Olly Oogleberry

Olly Oogleberry

Have you heard about Olly Oogleberry yet? If not, you are missing out on some major fun! Doodled by a daydreaming 7th grader back in a 1981 math class, Olly Oogleberry is a little blue alien filled with a longing to explore the far reaches of the universe we live in.

Now that Olly’s creator, Lou . . . → Read More: Explore the Universe and your imagination with Olly Oogleberry

My hubby's personal secretary

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My hubby, Super Genius, is a small business owner. He is really good at his general contractor job and I admire the way he can work with his clients to make sure they’re satisfied with the work that he does for them. Being a business owner also means that you have a ton of paper work to take care of. Since my Super . . . → Read More: My hubby’s personal secretary

Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenderloin Recipe - Guest Post

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Cooking has been a passion of mine for years, but I truly believe we all get into this rut and cannot get out. We make the same items over and over again, and then we get bored. I was this way for years; meatloaf, spaghetti, pasta, stuffed chicken breasts, hot dogs, pizza, etc. Having the same . . . → Read More: Cracker Barrel {Copy Cat} Grilled Chicken Tenderloin Recipe – Guest Post by Kiddies Corner Deals

Hens Clutch of #Giveaways 8/26 - 9/1 {linky}

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Happy Friday! I’m keeping everyone on the eastern shoreline in my thoughts this week as Hurricane Irene barrels up the coast. Stay safe everyone! We’ll be enjoying the last few days of summer vacation by just hanging out and relaxing. Thanks so much for stopping by to link up and have a beautiful weekend!

Please don’t forget the giveaway . . . → Read More: Hens Clutch of #Giveaways 8/26 – 9/1 {linky}

Float On - Quote

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“Already we’ll all float on. Now don’t you worry, we’ll all float on. Alright, don’t worry even if things end up a bit too heavy. We’ll all float on, alright.” ~ Modest Mouse quotes

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5 Great Date Ideas For Couples On A Budget - Guest Post

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Your marriage is important, and one of the best ways to keep it strong is to remember how important your husband or wife is to you, and make sure you spend quality time together. No matter what your budget or schedule, there is no reason you can’t have a weekly date. There are 168 hours in a week, . . . → Read More: 5 Great Date Ideas For Couples On A Budget – Guest Post

Sunflowers at Dusk - Wordless Wednesday

sunflowers at dusk

I am seriously in love with Pie’s latest photographs.

She took about 30 pictures of the sunflowers we planted in the garden and most of them turned out beautifully but these two just make me stop and stare.

So pretty!

Happy WW!

Mister Linky’s Magical Widgets — Easy-Linky widget will appear right here!This preview will disappear when . . . → Read More: Sunflowers at Dusk – Wordless Wednesday