What I Wore Wednesday is a fun link up party over at the blog, The Pleated Poppy. We've participated in it once before and when we feel the inspiration I am sure we'll do it again. Tonight, I was inspired by the outfit I just picked up from Old Navy a few hours ago. Shopping Old Navy around this time of year is a regular habit for me. I like to grab some festive tees and dresses for my gang. For the past several years we have celebrated the 4th in Colorado with my husband's sister and family. We take our kids from … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Over at Creative Kristi
By on June 21, 2011 with
Today we have pulled up a chair at Creative Kristi's Table. We met Kristi at the GE Momsperience Event a couple of months ago. She was so sweet and meeting her left quite an impression. She has been hosting a 30 days to better blogging series, called Spread Bloggy Love. Every day she has a new blogger share the tips they have learned along the way. Today, we shared about creating community and how our friend Gussy has been part of our journey. Please take a moment to stop by HERE and say hi! … [Read more...]
Friendship
By on June 20, 2011 with
Lately I've been thinking a lot about friendship. Growing up, I moved often...like, I had been to 8 schools by the 8th grade. I never had a problem making friends. I was outgoing and comfortable with myself. Once I hit high school, I begged my parents to let me start and finish all four years at the same school. I quickly made friends. But, I wasn't really good at keeping friends long term. I realize now that I sabotaged good friendships at around the two year mark. I didn't do it intentionally and didn't even realize the … [Read more...]
Fancy Friday Favorite Restaurants ~ City Meals On Wheels Event At Rockefeller Center
By on June 17, 2011 with
You know it's going to be the beginning of a great summer evening when it starts off with an icy cold "adult beverage" snow cone from the Pegu Club. We were at the 26th Annual Chefs’ Tribute to honor James Beard & benefit Citymeals-0n-Wheels at Rockefeller Center with our "NYC-friends" Ken & Elyse. Did you ever wonder what it would feel like to get a tasting from every great restaurant you could think of? That's just what this event was all about. Great chefs gathered together for a great cause to benefit … [Read more...]
How To Remove Water Stains from Your Table
By on June 14, 2011 with
We had a gathering of friends for dinner. Devon made delicious tomato soup. But, when everyone left, there were about 6 of these water stains left behind. One of my friends recommended baking soda and vinegar, but that didn't work. So, I googled and saw that some people recommended removing the stains with a hot iron. I was a little freaked, but I couldn't leave these on my table. It took a few tries to get the "iron out the water stain" method to work, but here's what worked for me. *Take a thin (I used an old … [Read more...]
Fancy Friday Summer Bucket List
By on June 10, 2011 with
Last Friday Kristin wrote about some sweet summer days she wants to treasure. Now that summer is officially here (our last day of school was yesterday) it's my turn to do my summer bucket list. This summer my husband Todd and I will be celebrating 20 years of marriage together. Recently we hiked to the summit of Piestewa Peak in Phoenix. It was the first time I had hiked to the very top of anything. We hiked side by side towards our goal and at the end of our journey it was beautiful to look back on where we … [Read more...]
