Everyday Life – Page 33

Benefit # 3716

There are many benefits to homeschooling, as you can see by the title of this post. One that we’re taking advantage of this week is the ability to go on vacation and still count your child present at school. It’s so nice to be able to get away whenever the family schedule allows it, whetherContinue reading “Benefit # 3716”

Excuses, Excuses

Hello? Is this thing on? I haven’t blogged since earlier this week and I’m wondering if I’ll still know how to do it correctly. Since when did the holidays become busy times? My reasons are many and varied, but I’ll let the pictures do most of the ‘splainin’. Don’t roll your eyes. First of all,Continue reading “Excuses, Excuses”

Sweater Fest ’08

So the Helmsley Housewives had their big night out on the town at none other than the Sweater Fest ’08 (thank you to whomever coined both of those great terms). I donned my little black dress and sparkly shoes with no hose (just in case you were sitting on the edge of your seat waitingContinue reading “Sweater Fest ’08”

Not So Crafty photocard tip

So, I mentioned yesterday that I’d give you a tip (that didn’t involve crafty stuff like glue and scissors) on how to use all of those photo cards you get each holiday. They don’t just come in at Christmas-time anymore do they? Birthdays, Easter, moves…almost any occassion warrants a photo card to be mailed out (notContinue reading “Not So Crafty photocard tip”

Email is looking better everyday

I never thought I’d say this but sending out email Christmas greetings instead of cards is looking better every year. Since we move around every couple of years we’re constantly meeting new people and wanting to stay in touch. Our address list for Christmas cards will probably top out at around 115 this year. That’s: 115 photoContinue reading “Email is looking better everyday”

Blurbs

*My cats are fighting more than normal lately. I wonder if ingesting pine tree sap would have anything to do with that. Maybe it’s a natural, homeopathic mood enhancer. I’ll drink some Christmas tree water and let you know. *We put up our Christmas decorations the other day. I only have four boxes so whenContinue reading “Blurbs”