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The tea tins were a hit.  Shelby handed three of them out yesterday at school, (her last official day).  And thanks to a one way mirror, lol, I was able to see her give them out and see the reaction from the teachers.  I’m sneaky. *wink*  Not really, but it wasn’t a bad time to be in the observation room.  Andrea is coming by today so that I can cut the parts to make some on my Creative Cutter.  Such a time saver that thing is. Denny would usually be working from home on Friday, but he is... Read Full Story

This is why I go grocery shopping at 8am right after I drop Shelby off at school… The is the view of the parking lot taken from right next to my car.  (That’s the front of my car in the picture.)  I park in my usual spot, grab a cart and I’m in and out and have the car loaded up in 30 minutes or less.  No lines, no navigating around people, no hunting for the fresh stuff cuz it’s all right on top.    It’s grocery shopping bliss, if there is such a thing.  Need I say more? I’m at home... Read Full Story

I went out today to get the teas to fill the tins I made the other day as teacher gifts.  Here is the final product once filled… I’m really happy with how they came out and glad I finally got those tins out of hiding and eventually out of my house.  I could certainly use the space in my office.  Yikes.  Some days I feel like I’m going to be swallowed up by all the scrapbook stuff.  I’m pretty proud to say that I haven’t even been in a scrapbook or craft store in a really long time... Read Full Story

Michelle came over yesterday and we spent the day scrapbooking.  She did most of the scrapbooking while I cleaned.  Seems that she really enjoys watching me clean up.   Anyway, during the cleaning I ran across a stack of tins that were once Maya Road product packaging.  I had saved these for a little project I saw Andrea do once and never got around to doing it.  *gasp*  I’m sure the fact that I probably let those tins sit here for a year or more really shocks you.  lol  Here is a peek at... Read Full Story

A glance at the weather report for our area says it’s going to be raining here for the next four days.  I’m soooo glad the new roof is on and I’m pretty confident I don’t have to worry about it.  We hired a fantastic company that did exactly what they said they would do, and were right on time everyday.  The roof looks great and Denny and I are really happy with it.  So, bring on the rain and lets see what happens, lol.  Like I said, I’m pretty confident and it will be nice not worry each... Read Full Story

I’m multitasking at the moment… like everyday.  Today that means netbook in the kitchen while I make dinner.    Hey, you do what you have to do. Ninabrook Designs set out a little newsletter of sorts today with some Design Team images using the latest kit.  If you aren’t on the newsletter, hit the website and check them out.  The kits are great and you’ll find a lot of ideas on the website. Here is my take on this months kit: On another note, (before I burn my chicken), I’ve gotten... Read Full Story

Apparently all my talk of spring was too hasty.  It’s been kinda chilly here and rainy.  It really makes you not want to even do anything.  I don’t nap, but the cold and gloomy skies really make me want to. I started taking the time to meal plan again.  I used to do it all the time and then got out of the habit.  It’s a time saver, and money saver really.  It’s great to go to the grocery store and really only get what I need for the week.  While I’m not a big fan of the grocery store, it... Read Full Story

Those who know me are well aware that I despise all things winter.  If I didn’t have my family, good friends and a school for my kids that I love, I’d have left Michigan long ago.  Over the last weeks Spring has finally come and with that the days have gotten warmer and my plants are starting to make their annual appearance.  Best of all, my Grandmas peonies survived the questionable transplant we were forced to make last May.  Most, if not all of them are back, and that couldn’t make me... Read Full Story

I’ve been out of the loop for awhile dealing with what really comes down to a couple of valuable lessons.  The most important: If you want something done right, do it yourself.  LOL.  How many times have we all heard that one?? As you all know, I was in England for two weeks, away on holiday, as the British love to say.  (I brought that happy little phrase back with me, along with a need for massive amounts of sugar cubes for my tea. *wink*)  A few days after I got back we were to be... Read Full Story

I’m sitting in Newark airport right now waiting for my connecting flight to Detroit.  Happily, I’m through all the security I points now.  Apparently today is my lucky day because I’ve been stopped and patted down so many times today I’ve lost count.  I think I’ve been through a security point 3 or 4 times today, and each time I’ve been picked out of the crowd, and paid some extra special attention.  Gotta love it when they say, “Please taste the water from your bottle.”  Seriously?  I bought... Read Full Story