Category Archives: Family

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Michelle

Motherhood certainly is a wild ride for me ~ and I know I’m not the only one. Wine is cheaper than anti-depressants and therapy, so: CHEERS!! I’m enjoying a delicious glass of Mad Housewife Merlot my thoughtful husband was kind … Continue reading →

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Holland in Iowa ~ Pella Tulip Festival

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Michelle

Who knew Holland was only 2 hours away? I have found memories of Girl Scout trips to the Netherlands I took when I was in grade school. We always drove to Holland from Germany on an enormous tour bus. Keukenhof … Continue reading →

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Chicago!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Michelle

My husband and I and our youngest daughter are spending the week in Chicago. I love visiting the big city. It’s such a nice contrast to rural, small town living and every once in a while, it’s just nice to … Continue reading →

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She’s 8! ~ And a homebirth transport story

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Michelle

My daughter told me yesterday that all she wants for her birthday is to be allowed to watch something on TV that is NOT PBS. She’ll be 8 on Wednesday after all. She doesn’t need to watch TV shows that … Continue reading →

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Do You Believe in Ghosts? ~ Barn Renovation Part 5

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Michelle

When I last left off with our barn renovation efforts, we had just pulled the barn from its old home a quarter mile away to its new foundation on our property. When I look back on these old pictures, I … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter – Iowa Style! #Eastersmiles #CBias

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Michelle

I hope you all had a very lovely Easter! Here are some of the highlights of our special family day. I started really thinking about Easter baskets last week. With four kids, keeping costs down is pretty important to me. … Continue reading →

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Dr. Seuss Kindergarten Display Board Project #GlueNGlitter #CBias

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Michelle

My two older kids (kindergarten and second grade) have a homeschool project night on Monday. Trying to think of a project for a kindergartner has been stressing me out – I don’t want to DO the project for him, but … Continue reading →

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Egg Deocrating 2012

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Michelle

A few years ago, we used natural material to dye Easter Eggs. I thought about doing that this year, but when I looked through my panty and cupboard, I couldn’t come up with much to use and I really didn’t … Continue reading →

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I won the Versatile Blogger Award!

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Michelle

Many thanks to Michelle from Michelle’s Little Piece of Heaven for Awarding me the Versatile Blogger Award! I’m thrilled to get this fun award. I can’t believe the number of people who have found their way to my little blog. … Continue reading →

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Welcome Spring with #TCBY Grocery and #CBias

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Michelle

Temperatures have been unreal the last few days in Eastern Iowa – highs in the 80s, gorgeous blue skies, lovely sunny days. What a delightful way to welcome spring – one of my most favorite times of the year. {Yes … Continue reading →

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