Elf on the Shelf Welcome Return Breakfast Ideas

Elf On The Shelf Welcome Return Breakfast And Letter

For the third year in a row, our Elf on the Shelf (Kringle) returned to us with a very special welcome breakfast. (Isn’t it nice of him to throw his own welcome party!) If only Kringle would magically decorate (and clean) my house too. I am craving my Christmas decorations, but …

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Pinkalicious Halloween

Happy Pinkalicious Halloween

Happy Halloween from Pinkalicious! This is costume number one for Halloween. K’s school has book character day, where all the kids dress up like book characters. Since we learned about this fun day after we picked our (and I made) her Halloween costume for this year, she gets two costumes …

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A Full Life, And A Long Goodbye

Yesterday, I lost my grandmother.  While my heart is heavy, and the tears flowed until I felt numb I have to believe that she is finally reunited with my grandfather who passed away nearly 11 years ago. In stark contrast to his sudden passing, Grandma held on to life until …

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What Was Your Best Summer Moment?

It’s funny. At the start of summer vacation, I always seem to dread the long weeks ahead. How will I keep both girls entertained 24-7 for 10 weeks. But by mid July a panic sets in – summer is almost over and that means I have to send my daughter …

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1st day of school

Wordless Wednesday ~ First Day Of Kindergarten

She was excited, I was wistful, baby sister was beside herself. The first day of school has come and gone, and I now officially have a Kindergartener. She woke up Monday morning with a giant smile on her face that never wore off. After posing for pictures, she was off …

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