Category Archives: Creativity for Bloggin

Professionalizing Motherhood- Jill Savage~ Book review

When I started out on my career track in college, I knew I wanted to be a teacher.  That was my goal.  As far as I could see, teaching music was what I would do throughout  my life.  I think … Continue reading

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Organized Simplicity- Tsh Oxenreider~ Book Review

Over the last few years I have read countless organizing/decluttering tips, books, blogs, articles and more.  I have clipped, saved put into practice several of these principles. What I like about Tsh’s book is putting most of these principles into … Continue reading

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12 Things I’d like to acomplish in 2012

In no particular month order (it’ll be whatever we can afford) 1. make Sushi 2. Make a Plarn re-usable bag -http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2010/how-tuesday-how-to-make-plarn-crochet-an-eco-friendly-tote-b/ 3. Make Gluten-free noodles (I want to make my own noodles just once. My mother-in-law does the whole wheat … Continue reading

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The frantic last minute gift idea…

In the middle of finishing up my Christmas cookies, I was trying to finish my BIL and SIL gift that I need to get in the mail…. I did OCT this way because these are going to my BIL who … Continue reading

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Handmade Christmas~ Post 2

Play dough- Recipe thanks to Angel Navy Wife Blog Coffee Shop Fudge in a Starbucks Cup, Thanks to one creative woman A simple vest for my son who is always begging me to sew something for him.  Since he didnt … Continue reading

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A Family Advent~ Book Review

A perfect Advent celebration guide for families! Celebrating the season of Advent keeps us focused on the most important reasons we celebrate Christmas. A Family Advent presents guided heartfelt and thought-provoking devotionals with fun facts, journeys back in time, activities, and much more. This … Continue reading

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Crystal Paine’s~ The Money Saving Mom Budget~ Review!

I would like to add that since writing this review, I have read the book again, this time with a friend and we are working through it together.  Its even better read the second time.  First I’d like to thank … Continue reading

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End of Week 2~ $25 week

I did it!  I actually messed up on my accounting the previous week and started this week off with -$11.50 from last week.  But I did finish off my week with .57c to spare! Whew! Walmart shopping trip, spent only … Continue reading

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Mend or craft on Wednesday~

This could almost be a wordless post… but since when do I ever have nothing to say… We made cards today for our “mending” day.  She made a birthday card and a baby card.   Stephen helped too.

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Iron…er coupon on Tuesday

Ironing is like smoking for me.  Wont do it unless I’m forced.  Havent been forced to smoke yet thank goodness but I have had to iron once in a while.  So since I knew this wouldnt be a weekly occurance … Continue reading

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