Way to Be!

Didn't these signs turn out cute!  They are at the top of the stairs so the kids will see them every day.  And me to for that matter.  (Who doesn't need a good reminder?)

Cute and Crafty

A month or so ago I bought some signs for my wall with the 6 B's.  (Click the link if you want to know what those are).  Liz made them for me and they are so cool.  I will post pictures tomorrow because I still need to hang them.  

I just checked out her Etsy shop and thought this sign was so cute.   I have seen her work room and it is amazing.  She is so talented at making beautiful things out of old stuff people would throw away.  

There really is no excuse for me not hanging them already.  I will do it tomorrow.  Yup!  And post a picture too.  Yup - I will.

If only

If only I had more time in the day, I would spend it making these spooky cake pops.  I really want to make these - but when?  Plus, then I would have to eat them and that wouldn't be good for the thighs.  I will just keep looking at them and wishing.

The Office ReOrganized!

Alright folks.... the moment has come.  I am actually posting pictures of my office. It took me long enough!

Here's the way it looked before.  (It still makes me cringe).

And here's what it looks like when you walk in the door now!

This is a look to your right.

A look straight ahead.  (I love my ribbon organizer).

A look to your left.  I added some inspiring words to the wall.  Click if you want a closer look.

I replaced Rusty's dog crate with a personalized dog bed.  (He wasn't as excited about that as I was.  He stinks it up just the same).

A look to your left again.  Did I mention that I LOVE my new apple computer.  I don't think I can ever go back - ever!

The kids have their own work space as well for homework and crafts.  They are always in here working on something.  

My favorite thing of all is my old fashion pay phone.  The kids love to send change through the slot.  It's nice having a corded phone in the house.  It never gets lost.

Well folks, there you have it.  It's pretty simple, but it makes me happy.

Office Envy

My friend Becky is helping me get ideas to put my office/junk room together.  We went on a field trip to her sister-in-law's to check out her workspace.   Wow!  This picture doesn't do it justice.  I love the old pink door on the wall that she made into a bulletin board. So cool.

If I am really on the ball, (which is not often) I like to have my kids make homemade valentines for their class.  Last year we made these cute airplanes out of gum, smarties, and life savers.  I am looking for some good ideas for this year.  Here's a few I found at Family Fun.

This one uses a skewer, pack of gum, and gummy heart.
Card stock and button candies cell phone.  A little silly, but my girls liked it.
Nathan wants to make this one.

I just added this sign over my calendar. It's kinda big, but so appropriate for my hectic world.

Spooky Dried Apple Heads

My sister-in-law, Megan, told me about these funny dried apple heads. These would be great as a garland or just table decor. I haven't made them yet, but she said to use big apples cause they shrink a lot. The directions are here.