We put in our applications for that house I was telling you about! (If you missed that post, you can read it here:The Amazing Adventures of Lindsey, House-Hunting Extraordinaire!) I am so excited if were approved (and its pretty much for sure), it will be our first house since I met my husband and we got married. A real house! For someone who has been living in detestable apartments (they arent so bad, but I detest them because I feel claustrophobic) for six years, this is AWESOME. Apartments always feel so temporary, ya know? Thats how they feel to me, anyway. Im already happily planning how Ill decorate and make everything homey. And Im especially excited about making Emmas room beautiful for the first time shell have a room she can love and know is hers! I cant wait! 🙂
The Country House Courtship by Linore Rose Burkard Harvest House Publishers, January 2010 My Rating: (4/5)Read my book review rating philosophy. The Country House Courtship is the third book in this Jane Austen-esque series by Linore Rose Burkard. The first is The House in Grosvenor Square, and it is a book I absolutely loved reading! Miss Beatrice Forsythe is an interesting character right from the beginning. She is Arianas little sister, only 17, visiting her sisters fine house and grounds, and has plans for her future that you cant help but laugh at. Mainly due to the way she expresses her expectations to her family shes very bold! She is determined to fall in love with and marry a rich man now that she has connexions thanks to her sisters advantageous marriage. Really, its only her right to expect to marry someone with the same fortunes. Isnt it? Beatrice also…
Ready for more Alice-inspired goodness from Etsy.com? For your children this time. 🙂 Alice in Wonderland Large Blocks Trio $18.00 @ TheAviarys shop Applique Apron Dress $150.00 @ boutiquenrfnys shop Alice-Inspired Party Dress $60.00 @ AngelicFolks shop Alice in Wonderland Silhouette Hair Clip $6.00 @ luckypunkcos shop Alice in Wonderland Doll $60.00 @ EthnicRaggedys shop More Alice-Related Etsy Finds: Accessorize With Alice! Make Your Walls Beautiful With Alice
I think its very important to know the person behind the ratings when it comes to book reviews, so heres everything you ever wanted to know about my history and philosophy on reading, reviewing, and rating books! How it All Started I grew up an avid, AVID book lover. I remember the first big girl book I read by myself was Betsy and Tacy, and I was so proud! Then, as a teen I spent many late nights in fictional lands and historical times I read as often as I could and finished whole novels overnight at times. My parents were awesome and did their best to provide me with as much as I could read growing up, and countless library trips. My love for reading hasnt faded over the years (Im 27 now), though making time available for reading has become more difficult what with getting married, having babies,…
Enjoy these beautiful and unique Alice in Wonderland inspired art prints and wall decor found at Etsy.com! Finding Wonderland Art Print $13.00 @ thedreamygiraffes shopAlso follow her on Twitter @dreamygiraffe Alice in Wonderland Print $10.00 @ StephanieFizers shop The Mad Tea Party Print $18.00 @ thepoppytrees shop Alice in Wonderland Print $22.00 @ sandragrafiks shop Alice With Piggy Switch Plate $10.00 @ studioartheads shop
In honor of the release of Alice in Wonderland (with Johnny Depp!) in theatres, heres a selection of my favorite Alice in Wonderland-inspired jewelry and accessory finds on Etsy.com: Im Late! White Rabbit Inspired Earrings $20.00 @ LaplacesDemons shop Alice Scrabble Art Pendant $6.00 @ CuriousCharms shop Alice Glass Art Pendant $10.00 @ ArchipelagoArts shop Alice Pendant (w/Swarovski Crystal!) $10.00 @ LDphotographys shop Drink Me Sterling Necklace $36.00 @ celulas shop Alice in Wonderland Black Vinyl Messenger Bag $55.00 @ kittyempire3s shop Alice at the Tea Party Silk Shoulder Bag $56.95 @ babastudioPragues shop
Buying washable crayons seemed like such a great idea at the store Then I got them home and let my toddler use them. She likes to chew off the wrappers. And this is what happened. It was all over her hands, too. Theyre weird, almost like markers! Thankfully, theyre nontoxic. But goodness, not practical for toddlers.
The Raven Saint (Charles Towne Belles) by Marylu Tyndall Note from me: Im not quite finished with this book, so the review will be coming in the near future. 🙂 Until then, feel free to read about the book, the author, watch the trailer, and read the first chapter Ta ta for now! About the book (from ChristianBook.com): When Grace Westcott is kidnapped by a French mercenary, tossed aboard his ship, and told she will be sold to a Spanish Don in Columbia, she cannot imagine what she has done to deserve such a horrid fate. She has spent her entire life serving God and helping the poor, not to mention trying to save the souls of her two wayward sisters. Thinking perhaps God has sent her to preach to the vile captain and his crew, Graces every attempt to correct their sinful ways is rewarded with only mockery. When…
Time for a craft roundup and link-up! There are so many wonderful tutorials out there written by moms like us that show how to do all those things we want to do but dont know how. Now is the time to learn! Lets see if any of the following projects inspire you into clearing off the table, grabbing the supplies, and creating your own DIY masterpiece. Alphabet Blocks Puzzle From this To this! Turn a simple set of wooden blocks into a sweet photo block puzzle with the help of Melissa at Until Wednesday Calls! Painted Wood Plaques (For wall hangings or using as hair clip holders!) From this To this! Im so inspired by this excellent painted wooden name plaque tutorial from Lil Blue Boo! So getting the supplies. 🙂 Zippered Throw Pillows From this To this! You can find this tutorial at Design*Sponge! Easy Wipe-Clean Changing Pad From…
Top Mom Blogger is fairly new to the blogosphere, but written by two great mom bloggers who want to share their expertise with you. Well, maybe they wouldnt call it expertise, but theyve learned a lot since they started, and are generously sharing what they know. You even learn from reading the comments! The main topic there is monetizing your blog, though Ive read some other nice posts on making your blog better which does, of course, have a lot to do with monetizing. Im not terribly worried about monetizing myself, but through their ad network suggestions and monetizing tips, Ive been able to get started making a small amount each month. And when I say small, I mean small. 😉 But thats okay. Even if I can pay for just my web hosting ($8 a month), Im happy! Here are some of my favorite posts from Top Mom Blogger:…