Thank you, Junior Asparagus. This was very simply "one of those days." You know the ones. Everyone is cranky. You have a ton to do. And, absolutely nothing is ever easy. For instance: I was going to impress my husband and clean out the car before a road trip, and the vacuum cleaner just quit. As in died. As in it has sucked its last french fry off the floorboard of my ...
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Tuesday’s Tip: Don’t Play with Scissors…
Unless you want to teach your kids by example....painful example. Okay...I wasn't really "playing" with them, but I clearly need a refresher course in scissor safety. And, yes, my tetanus shot is up to date. Thanks for asking. And let me tell you...if you don't feel badly enough for almost passing out when a friend is bandaging your wound, you will when you remember that you just watched Soul ...
NOTES FROM NANA: “Y-FI”?
Our modern communication has its own language and lingo. Mississippi Moms, you know all about it! As a Mississippi Nana, I am learning. When my children started telling me about “Y-FI” connections, I didn’t understand. I still don’t understand how it works. But I know now how to pronounce and even spell the term, “Y-FI”? The spelling is: “Wi-Fi”! A wireless internet connection. Wireless ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Easy Applique
If you've ever wondered if you could make a cute little outfit with an applique on the shirt, the answer is "yes!". It's easy. Here's why: Heat 'N Bond. With just a little bit of ironing, you can applique almost anything....Here's how I know: I made this outfit for my son in just a few hours on Sunday. Here's a close-up of the applique: After ...