arrows and arrangements
teacher appreciation gifts
In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded Congress to set aside a day to recognize our countries’ educators. Since that time, it has evolved into what we now know as Teacher Appreciation Week. It is celebrated during the first full week of May every year. Being a former second grade teacher, I truly appreciate how much time […]
friday’s favorites
My favorite things this week… watching the runners in the Glass City Marathon run by our house my visit to this fabulous art store in downtown Toledo my Claire Bear’s very first softball game getting our sunporch ready for the season watching this girl inducted into her school’s National Junior Honor Society (proud mom moment) Happy […]
may day baskets
Tomorrow is May Day! May Day is a spring holiday celebrated throughout Europe and North America on May 1st. Depending on where you live, there are various traditions involving dance, songs, and cakes. The customs of May Day were brought to the United States by early European settlers. One of the traditions that is still […]
softball sweets station
My oldest daughter started playing softball in the third grade. She decided to join our community recreational league just to see what it was all about. I didn’t have a lot of expectations for her at the time…she had just quit dance classes and horseback riding that same year. When I arrived at the end […]
house into home
I’ve always thought there is a difference between a “house” and a “home.” I feel that a house is the structure in which you live, and a home is the feeling you create inside that structure. I remember moving into my first house a year after our wedding. I was so excited to decorate and […]
friday’s favorites
My favorite things this week… cheering on G at her first regatta these new appetizer plates from the Lilly for Target collection (the elephants are adorable…can’t wait to host an occasion where I can use them) watching G present her faith statement to her confirmation class (so proud of her!) enjoying a lunch out with […]
rockin’ the romper trend
Spring is here, and that means changing over closets with new clothes for the new season! My girls have always loved dressing for the spring and summer better than the sweater season. What little one doesn’t love running around in shorts and flip flops, though? As I looked through my recent purchases for my youngest […]
fifties flashback
Our oldest daughter was in the ensemble of her high school’s production of GREASE this past weekend. What an amazing show it was…lots of talent, both onstage and off! There were four shows throughout the weekend…Friday evening, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon, and Sunday evening. I thought it might be fun to surprise her with something […]
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