Guess what? I got my first DIY project published on a cool website called Hometalk! See the fancy schmancy logo I get to use... It's a DIY tutorial hub that I've been mooching ideas from. It's a great way to get lost for a few minutes (ahem, hours). Here's the link to my first entry... … Continue reading I’m featured on Hometalk! (Aren’t you proud?)
Unstoppable. And a thank you to our military. Happy Memorial Day!
My fifth grade sweetie wrote her promotion speech on the topic of what it means to be unstoppable. It is a beautiful tribute to her elementary years, as well as an unexpected thank you to our military. The impact of their service is boundless. Thank you!!! What does unstoppable mean to me? It means that … Continue reading Unstoppable. And a thank you to our military. Happy Memorial Day!
Got a celebration? Get balloons – skip the helium.
Everyone knows that when balloons show up on the scene, there's something worth celebrating. I'm going to show you two fabulous ways to use them. But first, you really should read my PSA of the hidden dangers of balloon blowing. It's not a plug for my blog. It's a real warning of yet another thing for my … Continue reading Got a celebration? Get balloons – skip the helium.
Moms and Dads – your words are sticky.
"Blah, blah, blah. Are you listening?" Head nod. "Blah, blah, blah..." That's what I heard when my parents were trying to teach me a lesson when I was a kid. Now that I'm a parent, I'm pretty sure that's how my wonderful words of wisdom get translated in their heads as well. My words go … Continue reading Moms and Dads – your words are sticky.
How to be original.
I think you'll enjoy chewing on this nugget for a while. No need for my commentary. This quote has enough meat to stand on its own. (But I did need to comment and tell you that there was no need for more comments.) "The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity." ~ Thomas … Continue reading How to be original.
Belated Cinco de Mayo fun
Gotta love the power of the pun. Thanks Nina! Happy belated Cinco de Mayo!
Got leftover sour cream from Cinco de Mayo?
Here's a faaaabulous way to use up the leftover sour cream from your Cinco de Mayo party yesterday. Melt some chocolate chips in the microwave. Stir in some sour cream. It makes the BEST chocolate icing! It's really smooth and looks almost glassy. If you need it in recipe form, here ya go: "Some" chocolate … Continue reading Got leftover sour cream from Cinco de Mayo?
Nugget construction
These here nuggets are expanding! Please excuse the dust as I'm adding new stuff. It'll only take a second (At least it's what I reckon) So please don't dismay I'll be back in just a day! Follow my blog with Bloglovin
Submission displays strength – not weakness
Here's your nugget for today. Give it a think! Does submitting to authority make you weak? TV wants you to think so. Your flesh wants you to think so. In fact, the Devil himself is working overtime to convince us this is true. But what submission really shows is your strength on display. Our … Continue reading Submission displays strength – not weakness
What your teen is really thinking
Confession: this post is three parts brag, one part nugget. My 13-year-old son was getting off the bus from a week long school trip. He and his bud were walking towards the group of eagerly waiting parents when his friend said to him, "Don't you hate it when you haven't seen your mom in a … Continue reading What your teen is really thinking
Nuggets of Nourishment 