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I Still Say Kid Art is the BEST Art - I LOVE Josh's Latest Creation!

It was near the end of the school year when I spotted some new art up in the hall at Josh's school.  His teacher had a really beautiful bouquet of flowers sitting beside the drawings.   Each of the kids made their interpretation of the flowers using chalk.  One picture hanging there really stood out to me - Oh I was hoping it...

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Summer and Teacher Gifts ...

I am so happy that school is out!  As the boys get older things change a bit as far as activities so I'm struggling a bit with that, but it is really nice to have Josh and Noah home!  I am the mom that completely enjoys Summer vacation! I decided as a end of year gift for the teachers that I would make...

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Little Pops of Color

It is so nice to have flowers blooming outside.Even bringing in just a couple makes everything so much nicer to look at. Do you see my extra little friend on the pansy.  That little green bug stayed on that flower all day long.  I put the flower back outside at night and in the morning he was gone.  The boys figured he was...

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New Use

I bought an old folding ruler a few years ago - I had first placed it on my kitchen window.  When the weather turned warm I brought it outside and that is where it has stayed. I'm happy with how this planter turned out this year.  Purple Pansy mix and yellow Lantana flowers.  I so love yellow at the moment.   The ruler has...

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My Vintage Reader's Digest Books

Today I spent a little time organizing my Reader's Digest Books.   I hadn't given them a home again since the carpeting was installed so it was time!   They were my Grandma's books and I treasure them.  I enjoy reading the same stories she spent time reading.   They are also fun to place here and there around the house for extra pattern and color....

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Michele Watches

My friend Suzanne was wearing this amazing watch when we last went to lunch.  It has a jelly band which just reminded me of how much I LOVED my Swatch watch back in the 80's.  I had the pink Swatch with the wristband that smelled like strawberries.  Remember the days???  So, the jelly band - updated and classy - I now LOVE this...

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