Prayer Request

Please keep my family in your prayers.  We had a sudden death in the family, not to mention a separate terminal diagnosis last week.  It is heart-breaking, yet I know that God is in control and I am trusting in Him.  I truly appreciate your prayers for my family....

I Don’t Want to Be Snow White Anymore!

When I was little, I remember pretending to be the princesses from various Disney movies.  I loved imagining I was Cinderella, getting to get all dressed up (with help) and go to a fantastic ball to meet the prince.  I sang along with Belle in the scene on the hill...

Cute Cupcake Pedestals

  Do you have a celebration coming up?  Would you love to create something that will draw interest to your table and make you look like a party planning genius?  If so, check out these adorable (and colorful) cupcake pedestals from Marcy’s “This Little...
Under the Sea Party – Part Two

Under the Sea Party – Part Two

Oysters & pearls, baby whales and sea glass . . .  sound like party food to you?  Today we’re taking a second look at Marcy’s Under the Sea Party, but this time we’ll be focusing on the party food.  You will love all her fun treats (and the...

"Tell A Story" Day & The Art of Storytelling

photo credit Can you tell a good tale?  I have always thought being an amazing story teller would be a cool trait to possess.  (I’m totally not there yet!)  But, I can capture the intent gaze of my kids as I weave together a story.  And after all, I have no more...

Did You See That Barn?

photo credit The other day I was having a bit of a rushed morning.  It wasn’t that I was running short on time, just anticipating the “too many” things calling to be done for the day ahead and I was trying to move fast.  Only 7:30 in the morning, I...

Earning Money by Taking Surveys

photo credit As promised from last week’s post, yes, you can actually make money by taking surveys.  It isn’t a ton of money and you won’t get rich from it, but it can be a good source of “fun” money.  As I mentioned in the post, I most...