New Cookbook Idea
well, maybe it is already out there. Please tell me. In general, I like cooking. I’m not very experienced, so things don’t always turn out well and it takes me longer that I’d like to cook many things. The girls very often don’t like what I make, because they are very particular (Chloe likes only
Expedit – Now Made in the USA
Do you call your furniture by name? I lovingly talk about my Billys. Then there’s the Hemnes in the guest bedroom. I meet other frequent IKEA shoppers that do the same; I know I’m not alone. IKEA made the front page of the Washington Post today (Ikea Helps a Town Put It Together), and this
Getting Around
Sheesh. We’ve been living here for a year now. You think I wouldn’t get so lost. Coming home from the mountains, we dropped off books at our current library (apologies to the woman behind me that had to wait while we tried to dig out all the library books from various canvas bags in the
Nature Walk
The weather looked like it would rain, so my mom and I headed out for a walk this morning. We were approached by a loose barking dog (grr) and saw lots of flowers. And made it back just before the afternoon drizzle started.
Black Magic Lunch
Barbara and Phil brought the girls a cookbook from their library sale. Last night, Camille planned a menu and shopping list based on the recipes in The Little Witch’s Black Magic Cookbook by Linda Glovach. Phil took the girls to the store this morning for all the necessary ingredients, then they went to work preparing
Arts in the Park
Yesterday we went down to the Arts in the Park festival. It was nice to see that gas prices did not keep the crowds away. There were lots of people there and more artists than ever! Unfortunately, it appeared that the only people making money were those who were selling food. I hope that wasn’t
Memorial Day Parade
Today was our big Pine Lake Memorial Day Parade/Cookout/Opening of the Lake/Ice Cream Social! It was the first that we’ve ever been to, and it was exactly as I imagined. Everyone came together for a great day, but we still managed to do it in Pine Lake style, with everyone choosing their own parade route.
How Embarrassing is that?
While Chloe was in her gymnastics class today, like all weeks, I sat on the floor next to the water fountain because that’s where the outlet is. I always bring my computer and get a whole lot of work done during the hour that Chloe and Camille are both busy. They’ve been doing a lot
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?
I admit, this was a favorite game of mine as a kid. I think that the newer version have lost some of the “originality”. If it doesn’t use a Fodor’s, then it is no good for us. Anyway, Rob, the girls, my parents and I are all over the globe these days, and I am
Ahoy There Matey
Today Barbara, the girls and I headed out to the Renaissance Festival. In the past, we haven’t gone as Chloe had a deep fear of swords. She’s gotten past that now, and now loves a good weapon. It was “Pirate’s Plunder” weekend, and the girls gathered quite a bit of pirate’s booty (not the cheesy
This is The Coolest Thing
that I have seen in a long time!! The Westhampton (MA) library had a fundraiser that must be the best fundraiser ever. We all know about the Chicago Cow Parade and all the others like the Dawgs Parade in Athens. But here’s a great small town alternative! Dress up those pink flamingos and then auction
Chloe’s Art Show
Today was the last day of our homeschool classes. I know the girls will miss hanging out with their friends, but at the moment I am feeling ‘the fewer commitments, the better’. Unfortunately, we still have some dentist and doctor appointments, but after the 28th, we are totally free until we leave for our big
Daisy No More
Today was our last day of scouts for the year. Camille earned her Leadership Pin and some other patches, as well as some cookie incentive prizes. Chloe earned the rest of her Daisy patches and then bridged to Brownies! I was the Daisy Scout Leader this year, and I’m so excited to see my little
Happy Mothers’ Day!
I was five days late for Cinco de Mayo, so one day late for Mothers’ Day isn’t so bad, right? My mom comes to stay with us all the time, so I wanted my mothers’ day gift to her (and my mothers’ day gift to myself – I realize it is something for MY house)
Diez de Mayo
I guess we are a few days late for the big “Cinco de Mayo” celebration. We remembered the holiday while we were on the train home…the chips and salsa just didn’t cut it. Today Camille worked on researching food, crafts and more to help us, then we headed to Kat’s Happy Place, along with Lowe’s
Win Lots and Lots of Great CDs
The Kids Music Planet Podcast has announced a “Mega CD Giveaway.” Hosts Lisa and Monty Harper will be giving away 50 different children’s music cds to one lucky listener! The prize package includes many titles that have been reviewed in the podcast, from artists such as Charity & the JAMband, Katherine Dines, Pam Donkin, Erin
More Video from This Weekend
I had Camille take some video of Uncle Rock, and, unfortunately, it did not come out. But Sienna, Persephone’s mom and author of Hilltown Families (a fantastic, informative website), caught it…
There’s a City Here Too
Today after girl scouts, we drove about five minutes to downtown Atlanta. I don’t think I have been down to Centennial Park since before the aquarium was built! There are museum, playgrounds, outdoor concerts and more going on down there. Pretty neat space! The playground was tons of fun, but the girls started to get
Final Day in NYC
The girls were not up for any ambitious sightseeing after we checked out of our hotel and headed to Manhattan. We took the subway to Times Square. Camille had in mind the chocolate stores. There were 50 police cars there; from what I gathered they were filming the movie “The Taking of the Pelham 123”.
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