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Wordless Wednesday: Kitchen Play
Back in the (Blogging) Saddle Again
You know it’s getting really hectic around my home when I stop making time to blog. But everyone knows, real life can take over like a storm… like “when it rains, it pours”. Above all else, gotta take care of the family and run a household. And we all try to have a little fun in between. Otherwise, I’m fine, the family is fine, just getting ready for the end of the school year, summer plans, and all that. My little one finished his first year of preschool, and the older one is just two weeks away from becoming a fourth grader. *yikes* She’s one of the big kids all of a sudden!
In the next few posts I’ll be sharing some of the happenings around here, get back to the 30 days of creativity, too, but until then, take a gander at the new Twitter button and Facebook fan page (links are at the right hand side). I have to admit, I’m on Facebook a lot. The fan page was born out of reorganizing my personal page, and there you’ll find more craft, food and home goodies… a little more interactive, if you will. Thanks for hanging around, internet pals!
30 Days of Creativity – Day 11: Noticing
There’s a little corner in our living room that often gets neglected or just unnoticed. Usually we have an end table and a pile of library books on the floor. Lots of sun comes pouring into this corner too… well, when it’s a sunny day, which has been far and few between this Spring. On this particular day, the kids have made a little tent, their little fortress. The perfect little nook for some imaginative play… I love that. And, I guess it’s not that I’ve never noticed this corner before, it’s that there’s a lot of fun, creative play in this space.
What space are you in right now? What do you notice?
Accepting this Award
Just when I was wondering if there are really readers out there, over the weekend “So This is Julie” was given the Stylish blogger award by Our Tiny Oak Park Bungalow, a chronicle of home improvement and all the experiences that go along with home ownership. What a nice way to start the week – with a little website love on Valentine’s Day. Thank you, Chris!
The award comes with a caveat that I share it with websites worthy enough to be stylish. You know, pay it forward. So here are my awardees who I hope you, dear readers, will visit and enjoy.
A blog that inspires with craft tutorials, DIY projects, free downloads, decorating tips, and design inspiration. Stylish!
My friend, Lori, is a doctor who blogs but is deluded believing she’s a blogger who doctors. Her words. Loripalooza gives fun family and life insight in a style that could only simply be Lori.
A no-nonsense mom who sometimes runs in a soccer field in high heels. That’s style devotion.
A kindred spirit, an engineer with a sewing machine and a love for all things crafty. Her quilts give me hope that I’ll one day finish mine. Love her style.
Lots of homelife and projects here with lovely photography in a stylish layout.
Speaking at a Young Authors Workshop
Are we all tired of winter already? We’ve had a few weeks of completely BLAH weather here with little or no sunshine, but today… look at that bright light shining in the corner of the picture! Sunlight: it brings me to a happy place. This was taken at a Young Authors workshop for fifth grade students where I was invited to impart wisdom about beginner blogging. (I know, don’t laugh. I just started this gig, right? The hosts knew that, as did my friend who connected us.)
Two sessions at 45 minutes each… it went well, honest to goodness truth. And, I have to give credit to the students; they asked really interesting and some insightful questions. Can you write a blog with more than one person? How do people find out about your blog? Why are some websites free and others aren’t? Some of the students even brainstormed website and blog names for themselves which I’d love to share, but hey, I wouldn’t want anyone to steal them. So, a big, big thank you to the coordinators, administrators, teachers and students for having me. I learned some things too.
Where else have I been and what have I been doing?
Some crafting…
Homemade Granola
and some cooking… stay tuned!
**Update: I’m happy to report this is my 200th post!**
