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The Simple Woman’s Daybook….

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{I know I posted today, but I have really enjoyed taking part in the Simple Woman's Daybook. It lets me journal and sort out my thoughts for the week.So I can look back on my life at this point and remember what it was really like.} The Simple Woman's Daybook for February 9th, 2009 For today, February 9th, 2009 ... Outside My Window... It started raining this morning and the rain turned to snow … [Read more...]

I met Marie!!! & Friend Makin’ Mondays

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First of all, I met my friend Marie from Oak Cottage on Friday!!! It was so wonderful to finally meet her. My Mom (Quincy Cottage) and I met her at the airport! Marie was so sweet. She had been up for almost 24 hours straight, but she was so gracious and nice. Marie and another wonderful blogger, Lura are going up to see Marie's daughter compete in the World Winter Games! Lura's daughter Erin … [Read more...]

Isn’t she cute?

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This is my sister Ashley! Isn't she cute? Ashley is the most stylish girl. She has a fashion business so she is up on the latest trends. She lives in a loft in San Francisco with her cutie-pie husband Nick and two King Charles Cavalier puppies. She is pregnant with her first baby and it's going to be a boy!!! Ashley just started a blog this week called Delancey Dish. Go over and say hello to … [Read more...]

Creative Fridays: Embellished Hanging Plaques

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Happy Friday everyone! There are so many things I want to share with you today! The first is these darling, free blog buttons. I found out about them through Armelle - a lil bit of everything. They are made by a cute blogger atoh, hello friend. Click here for the buttons! Aren't they cute??? There are so many giveaways going on right now. Go over to Be Different...Act Normaland comment to be … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits Thursday: My favorite Valentine’s dessert and some decorations

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When we were in Hawaii we were able to go to dinner one night at Roys and have the amazing chocolate lava cake. This is my favorite dessert in the whole wide world! Here is the recipe. This would make a fantastic, romantic Valentine's dessert for your sweetheart or family! It is actually a simple recipe. The trick is using the best quality chocolate you can find. We have used scharfenberger. I … [Read more...]

Favorite Thing Wednesday: Is it Spring yet???

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I don't know about you, but for me Winter seems to drag on forever! I think we had a snow day last year in April! Maybe I am feeling fidgety because of my trip last week, but I am ready for some warm weather. Which brings me to my Favorite Thing for this week. I saw these at Target and I just couldn't pass them up! And for $20 it gives me the hope that someday I will be wearing these babies, … [Read more...]

Thrifty Tuesdays: Storage Solutions

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Do your kids come home from school and throw their backpacks, boots and coats everywhere? This was my problem for the past 6 years. I had hooks in my long, skinny laundry room but I was always climbing over everyone's backpacks and boots to do my laundry. I tried to have the kids leave their gear in the garage but it kept trickling into the house. I really wanted to find a way to make lockers, but … [Read more...]

The Simple Woman’s Daybook for February 2, 2009

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For today, February 2nd, 2009 ... Outside My Window... The sun is shining, the sky is blue. The snow on the mountains looks so pretty. It is still cold out, but I don't mind when the sun is shining -- it feels warmer. I am thinking... I am thinking motherhood is so very hard. It is a joy with Ella. She loves doing anything as long as she is with me. Hannah cried all morning before school. She … [Read more...]

Decorating Question…..

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Last night I dragged my family to IKEA. They were hoping for some tasty swedish meatballs. (We did reward ourselves later with:) I love IKEA! My favorite part is walking through the fully equipped living spaces -- 235 feet,542 feet...It's so cool. It makes me imagine myself living in a little place in New York City or a bustling European country. Of course the reality of living in 542 feet with a … [Read more...]

Creative Fridays: Chair re-do & real life

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About 8 years ago I discovered an unexpected decorating resource: JCPenney.com. It kind of flies under the radar. I have bought quite a few pieces of furniture through them. You DO have to put the furniture together, but it's usually pretty easy assembly. A few years ago I bought a couple of chairs to go at the head and foot of my kitchen table. I liked that they were upholstered, although I … [Read more...]

Tasty Tidbits Thursday: Grandma’s Pierogies

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We grew up far away from any family. Once a year we would pile in the station wagon for the annual summer 20-hour trip to see our relatives. It was such an adventure and so much fun to see our cousins, aunts and uncles and grandparents. We spent many summers running around in the desert heat catching grasshoppers and running through the sprinklers. Eating toasted bologna sandwiches on hot … [Read more...]

Favorite Thing Wednesday: Goodbye to old and new friends

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I love it when the mail comes and there is a shiny new magazine waiting for me. I've cut down on a lot of my subscriptions, even some of my old stand-bys have gone like Better Homes and Gardens. But I have a few that I really love. One of my favorite magazines has been Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion. My mom got me a subscription when it first came out and I've been taking it ever since. My … [Read more...]

While I was on my vay-cay, I was tagged for a couple of games The first was by Kasey of All That Is Good. If you haven't been to her blog, you should go. She is just the cutest girl. I love her Fashion Fridays and she just got the cutest haircut too! So, here's the dealy-o: 1. I choose the 4th folder where I store my pictures on the computer. 2. Select the 4th picture in the folder. 3. Explain … [Read more...]

Back to Reality…and the winner of my Island Giveaway is…

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We left the hotel last night and said goodbye to Paradise..... Our plane took off at 1 AM this morning and landed at 7 AM. I found out that turbulence is normal for this time of year. So I tried not to think about dying...too much. We came back to this -- 15-degrees: But it was all worthwhile, when I was greeted with this: And now on to the winner of the Island Giveaway! I took all of your … [Read more...]

A Simple Woman’s Daybook: January 26th, 2009

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For today, January 26th, 2009 Outside my window: I can hear the sounds of workers unloading some things and people laughing as they go to their cars. The sun is out, the birds are chirping. The sun is coming through the window into our hotel room and it is a beautiful day here. I am thinking: I am thinking what a wonderful trip we have had. It has been so nice to get away together and reconnect. … [Read more...]