If you need a last minute idea for a homemade expression of love on Valentine’s Day, here are a couple of ideas I’ve used in years past. 1. heart crayons 2. hanging heart strings 3. knitted hearts 4. homemade card: I love you more than…
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Tech or trek: on ice
I’m still motivated to get us out away from our tech on the weekends, so today we did a little walk along the lake in search of fresh air and prettiness amongst the brown. The boys (all 4 of them) had fun playing on the ice. I liked taking pictures of the little red and … Continue reading
Just Life…
First off, I’m happy to see that I am not related to all the people who have “liked” the Twyste Facebook page. If I am related to you and you liked the page, that still makes me happy; but it’s nice to see some others filling in too! On to today, though… I’ve been going … Continue reading
Motherhood Manual: Knockers in the woods… and I’m not talking doors
Before having children, my husband and I went camping. Not a ton, but some. I was never a diehard, “hike for miles (uphill in the snow) while carrying all my belongings on my back” kind of camper, but was all for the “load up as much food and snacks as possible into the back of … Continue reading
A year in review…
You realize that a year in review is only two weeks at this point, don’t you? It sounds way more impressive to say “a year in review” though. Does anyone else hear it being said in a news anchor voice? “A year in review … with Tom Brokaw.” How ’bout now? Anyway, I’m doing a … Continue reading
Motherhood Manual: Tea and Beer …or Mother of the Year Award Slips through Fingers
I feel that before I embark on my little full disclosure “Motherhood Manual,” I should first put a few things out there. 1. I am a good mom. 2. I love and almost always like my children. 3. My children love and almost always like me. 4. No children (or parents… you’ll see what I’m … Continue reading
The Motherhood Manual- I have all the answers.
Yesterday I told you how babies and blog buttons are related. Today, I am sharing the first installment of my Motherhood Manual, which will cover many other tidbits I’ve learned from my time with babies. That’s right, let the wisdom flow… Prologue Preface Background: A few years ago, I had a baby. He was my … Continue reading
What do babies have to do with blog buttons?
In my last post I threw out the idea that I’d make a button for those of us participating in the 365 Days to Simplicity (I’ll make a grungier button for those of you who don’t want something cutesy- maybe the “Purge” one?). I also casually mentioned that I didn’t know how to make the … Continue reading
Tech or trek…
I’m constantly struggling within myself, fighting the pull of the tech (iPhone, iPad, laptop) and the pull of the simple tech less existence I imagine… you know, the unrealistic yet appealing one where I have a garden (with deer who gaze, not graze), knit daily, make my own applesauce, and have a bathroom that sparkles … Continue reading
Our Family’s Do-It-Yourself Advent Calendar Tradition
At our house we do an advent calendar every year. It’s a tradition that began for me when I was a kid and since having kids, I’ve continued it with my family. We use a wooden advent calendar with little drawers (shown in the picture) to count down each day until Christmas. Starting December 1st, … Continue reading
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