and the winner is…
#118 – Connie Jardim Congrats, Connie! And that you all for playing. :-) Connie, please email me your address so I can send you your prize!
fall y'all! bloggy giveaway
So, I wasn’t going to participate in this bloggy giveaway this time, but then I spied something in my house that needs a home! And what better way to find a home for it than to participate in a HUGE giveaway carnival hosted by Rocks In My Dryer! Be sure to check out all the other awesome things being given away; the master list is HERE! (The guidelines for participating are here, in case you’re interested in doing something like…
the heart of the home: the kitchen
Shalee from Shalee’s Diner has tagged me for a kitchen meme. I have to name eight random things from my kitchen/cooking. 1. I don’t cook much, although I’ve been cooking more recently and it’s surprisingly not been as difficult as I expected. I am still amazed at people who are able to coordinate a whole meal without messing up a lot! 2. Our kitchen is a Mexican theme, and I love it. Our dishes are all Pfaltzgraff Sedona pattern, and…
wfmw: moving tips
I have moved so many times in my life, and here are some things that I’ve learned over the years. Of course, this is applicable to our circumstances: moving from one nearby place to another, with the help of friends (no paid movers!). So take it with a grain of salt. (Oh, and check out lots of other helpful advice here!) 1) Don’t procrastinate packing. Mark all the boxes with what is inside. Try to pack rooms together – think…
blogging sabbatical: UPDATED
My to-do-list is very long, both at home and at work. My shoulders feel burdened. I need to start clearing my plate. Unfortunately, it only makes sense for me to take a (short) break from blogging. I think I might take a break from blogs altogether… I spend a lot of time reading blogs, mentally responding to them, thinking about how I should comment, and then feeling guilty because I didn’t comment. I’ll still be blogging over at Two Kitties…