Our Fourth was what I’d call another freestyled Fourth. We did add sparklers and Pop-Its ($2 a pack, woohoo) to our little celebration and in true Sheena fashion, window clings ($1 per sheet, woohoo x2) on the fridge. It took Jayden a while to learn how to use the Pop-Its, but they were a hit. He’d drop them on the ground without much force and when they didn’t pop, in a concerned tone, he’d say, “Try again” picking them back up. When the Pop-Its did pop, he’d proudly exclaim, “I did it!” He held a few sparklers (under parental guidance [...]
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I swear the 4th has snuck up on us. Which also meant scrambling for ideas for this year’s special dessert. I wanted to bake some cupcakes and give them a patriotic twist without artificial coloring. I’m just on the fence about them and avoid them as much as possible. So I decided that strawberries and blueberries would give my star shaped cupcakes a patriotic splash of color. Using my favorite recipe for vanilla cupcakes, I folded sliced strawberries and whole blueberries into the batter and topped them with a cream cheese icing and more strawberries and blueberries. I love how [...]
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We’ve decided to stay an extra couple of days here in Chicago to continue our search for a new place. For those who don’t know (actually I’m not even sure if I’ve mentioned it here before), we’re moving back to the Chicago area to be closer to family. Mommy and I both have lived around…
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But I know two people who did! The winners of the 4th of July giveaway for two Russ Shining Stars Eagle Plushes are: #5 – Sheliza #8 – Melissa Congratulations on winning, Sheliza and Melissa! We’ll be in contact with you two shortly! Thanks to everyone that entered and shared their 4th of July celebrations…
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Today’s Flashback Friday features a picture of Daddy and I last 4th of July. We took this picture during a fireworks show. The streaks you see in the picture are due to said fireworks. Today I’m being a bum. I’m wearing the SAME shirt again! [flickr]photo:2637506892(medium)[/flickr] In honor of the 4th of July, we are…
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It’s that time of the year again! Family reunions, mosquito bites, fireworks, 100 degree weather, water guns, BARBECUE!!! In case you haven’t checked your calendar recently, one of my favorite holidays is coming up: the 4th of July! For Mommy and I, the 4th of July has always been a big day for us, especially…
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I recently had a chance to chat with Tahirah Kotati, owner of Eclectique Soul Paper and Gifts. Over at Eclectique Soul Paper and Gifts you can find fine stationery, invitations, announcements and unique handmade mementos. I really enjoyed browsing through Eclectique Soul as it is filled with creative whimsy. I truly believe that Eclectique Soul…
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