I treated myself to an inexpensive “Sorbet Peach Melba” viola plant to brighten my front steps Now that Labor Day is over, kids in my area are back in school. I live right next to an elementary school – every morning I hear children’s happy, excited little voices as they are being dropped off. Now…
Old Navy Plaid Flannel Dress It’s time to get the kids ready to start school again! Perhaps you’re both sad at the prospect of less time with them, and delighted to once again have some free time to yourself while they’re at school (am I right, stay at home moms?) QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY:…
The special Back-to-School dinner I made for my teenager and nephews. The menu was fish sticks, baked beans, cheddar broccoli rice, strawberries and corn; with tiny samplers of sparkling apple juice and limeade to wash it down. Now that September has begun, most kids in my area are back in school. I live right next…
Crayons for back-to-school, at Target QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Need to eat up, use up or throw out leftovers from the long weekend? Is it time to clean your fans and put them away for the year? It’s been so nice here I haven’t used my bedroom fan in a few days. I’ll probably…
“Exploring at Sea,” the outfit I plan to get for my six year old’s first day of First grade It’s time to get the kids ready to start school again! I suspect your kids, like mine, will miss summer’s freedom, but secretly anticipate their return to routine and friends. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Make…
Matryoshka Lunch Bags, at Paper Source With September on the way, most kids in my area are back in school. I live right next to an elementary school, and every morning I hear their excited little voices as they are being dropped off. I’m so jealous. I want to go school supply shopping; take notes…
I couldn’t resist this teal binder from OfficeMax. I think I’ll store recipe clippings in it. It’s time to get the kids ready to start school again! QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Make time this week for a quiet evening at home; or if you ALWAYS have quiet evenings at home, try to plan one…