Growing up my mom use to always say, "Don't wish your days away". Don't worry, I didn't grow up wishing my days away, but if I said, "I wish it were Friday!", or "I can't wait until the weekend!" or "I just wish this exam was over!" that is what my mom would tell me. She is a very wise woman. I think as a kid time doesn't carry the same weight as it does when you are an adult. Then you become a mom and time is literally on hyperdrive. I started this blog right after having my second child and ...
Archives for February 2012
Mexican Chile by Behr
Those of you who follow me on Facebook know that the new saying I have been chanting to myself is, "Go bold or go home!" Somehow I went from Grape Leaves in my kitchen to Glass Slipper and nothing else. Don't get me wrong, I love my Glass slipper, but I think I have been playing it too safe. The fun of the new couch and relatively neutral walls was I got to dress them up any way I please. Yet, somehow I ended up with a kind of plane Jane space that doesn't reflect my or my family's ...
10 Awesome Valentine Ideas
"The best kind of Valentine's Crush is the kind you drink" from Design Aglow Paint Chip bookmarks from Old Town Home Superhero Valentine from Zakka Life (with printable) Quinn actually received one of these from his acting class buddy and he loved it. Download coupons from Creating Keepsakes Package them perfectly in an Altoids tin as seen in Creating Keepsakes magazine (here) Pencil Valentine from Simply J Studio I "WHEELIE" LIKE YOU from Thirty Handmade Days (printable ...
Valentine’s Day Card
I am a firm believer in spreading the love. I say do it as often as you can. Thoughtfulness goes a long way! So if you are broke, busy or don't make a big to do about Valentine's day there is no reason why you can't print off this card, throw down your thoughts on love and give it to your special someone. Lets face it, we probably don't take the time to let our main squeeze know just how much they mean to us. With that being said, this really is a "significant other" kind of ...
How Does She? She Doesn’t
Every time you wonder, How does she? Know that she doesn't. My kids cry, my house gets messy and even "dangerous" and me and the hubs fight. Yup, life around here is normal. Who really wants to visit a blog full of pictures of mess and chaos? So yes, we try to put our best foot forward around here. Does that make us fake? I don't think so. You don't wear your sweats on your date or your date outfit to work (Okay, so I probably have done both, but you get the ...