**Next week my kids are out of school for Spring Break. I will be off playing with them and so therefore I plan on taking a short blogging break. I will not be answering emails or sending out items purchased from the Idea Room Store. (Everyone who has ordered as of right now...your orders have been sent). I do have a couple of posts scheduled next week, including a guest post and another giveaway so be sure to check back in...you won't want to miss them. I will also sneak online to announce ... Read More about Last Minute Easter Treats & Ideas
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Confessions of a Mommy Blogger…
I have recently received some emails from my readers asking me how I stay so organized and seem to be able accomplish so much. While I do enjoy working really hard to get things done, I want you all to know that it has never been my intention to give you the impression that we have it all together over here all the time. I do crave organization and order and really try hard to stick to a routine, keep my home clean, put nice dinners on the table and so forth, but my family and I are far from ... Read More about Confessions of a Mommy Blogger…
Pumpkin Spice Playdough
One of my fabulous readers, Kristine, sent me this scrumptuous smelling Pumpkin Spice Playdough recipe. So the kids and I made it the other night and spent a couple of hours playing with it. It was so soft and smelled divine! It is one of our new favorite Play Dough Recipes. My daughter said, "It smells like I am making gingerbread pie!" Is there such a thing? If not, someone should get to work inventing one. This time of year I love everything pumpkin and this was no exception. It took a ... Read More about Pumpkin Spice Playdough
Food Critics Need Not Apply…
**If you haven't entered the giveaway for the RecessionistaPary handbag, be sure to click here and enter!Seriously! Does any one else get similar reactions to their hours of handiwork in the kitchen? One of my children, who shall remain unnamed (but not unpictured) is the usual culprit at our house. He has always been picky, but for some reason, in the last couple of months, he has become really stubborn about eating. We have struggled about what to do to get him to eat without complaint or ... Read More about Food Critics Need Not Apply…
How to Can Peaches
Have you always wanted to can your own peaches? It really is not too difficult and you CAN do it. Today I am sharing with you a simple tutorial to teach you How to Can Peaches! It has been a busy week in the kitchen around here! Canning is a bit of work, but can be quite fun, especially with a friend. In my case, my mom and sisters came over and we spent an afternoon making these lovelies! Bottled peaches are a little more involved than freezer jam and you need a water bath canner. But ... Read More about How to Can Peaches