I have to spread the word if you live in Maryland and would like a great family or child photographer! We had the best session last week with Jen Snyder Photography! I went to high school with Jen and caught up with her a few times when we attended Towson University. So I can attest to her love of photography and am so proud of her that she now has her own business!
http://www.jensnyderphotography.com/index2.php#/home/
I can't say enough of the laid back approach she used to capture the boys playing outside and being themselves; not just being in a stuffy studio, sitting on the red dot and saying 'cheese.' I cannot wait to share them with friends and family for Mother's Day!
What made them extra special for me is that Gavin had grass stains on his pants from playing and the bow of my dress came untied as we played and tickled each other outside, just how I want to remember us in this point of our lives! I look forward to hanging these memories on the wall to remind me of this moment in time with my two little guys!
Great job Jen and can't wait to get a family photo done in the future!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Jellybean bracelets
In the spirit of Easter I came across this idea and had to share. How easy too! I remember candy bracelets as kids but never thought of jellybeans! Looks like I might have to test this idea out on a few neighborhood kiddos!
http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2010/03/retro-jelly-bean-bracelets.html
http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2010/03/retro-jelly-bean-bracelets.html
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Why Making Healthful Foods Cheaper Isn't Enough
Stumbled onto this article from a friend today and thought I'd share.
"sin tax" — charging more for unhealthful foods — I definatly need that to sway my decision making when grocery shopping!!!
Why Making Healthful Foods Cheaper Isn't Enough
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124610428&sc=nl&cc=nh-20100315
"sin tax" — charging more for unhealthful foods — I definatly need that to sway my decision making when grocery shopping!!!
Why Making Healthful Foods Cheaper Isn't Enough
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124610428&sc=nl&cc=nh-20100315
Thursday, March 11, 2010
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Lothian, Md 20711
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P.S. Can't decide which ones to try first? Check out The Essential 4 Collection for the four basics that should be in every pantry.
Click below to view:
Tastefully Simple Shop Our Products
I just know you'll love the delicious products in our NEW Spring-Summer Catalog - from fabulous freezer drinks like
JUICY WATERMELON™ MARGARITA MIX
to unique dips and grilling goodies such as
SMOKY BACON GRILL SAUCE
And if you'd like to be among the first to try them, I'd love to schedule a taste-testing party for you, your family and friends. By hosting a party, you could earn many of these products FREE!
I can't wait to hear from you!
Laura Thompson
Your Independent Tastefully Simple Consultant - #28048
Lothian, Md 20711
LauraLThompson8@hotmail.com
Shop online anytime at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/lthompson1
P.S. Can't decide which ones to try first? Check out The Essential 4 Collection for the four basics that should be in every pantry.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn. ~Andrew Mason
I still can't believe my little guy is now making the transition to preschool! He is truly growing like a weed!
Getting him prepped the night before school, he was very excited about wearing his 1st backpack
The morning of, still pretty excited!
Of course little brother can't wait until it's his turn too!!!
We arrived so early the teachers were just arriving themselves :) At least it gave him time to get his barrings before I left him there!
He did an awesome job, tears at first but after finding a tractor and tow truck to play with he was in little boy heaven! I stayed out in the hall for 5 minutes to make sure all was well and then Carter and I left. I really felt like I was leaving a piece of my soul in the school and was really overwhelmed sitting in the parking lot! But I did get 1-on-1 time with Carter that I haven't been able to get so that was nice for the both of us! It made it all better when we went to pick him up and Gavin had the biggest smile, but I think I was just as glad to see him!
Here's to the fun of learning and making new friends!
I still can't believe my little guy is now making the transition to preschool! He is truly growing like a weed!
Getting him prepped the night before school, he was very excited about wearing his 1st backpack
The morning of, still pretty excited!
Of course little brother can't wait until it's his turn too!!!
We arrived so early the teachers were just arriving themselves :) At least it gave him time to get his barrings before I left him there!
He did an awesome job, tears at first but after finding a tractor and tow truck to play with he was in little boy heaven! I stayed out in the hall for 5 minutes to make sure all was well and then Carter and I left. I really felt like I was leaving a piece of my soul in the school and was really overwhelmed sitting in the parking lot! But I did get 1-on-1 time with Carter that I haven't been able to get so that was nice for the both of us! It made it all better when we went to pick him up and Gavin had the biggest smile, but I think I was just as glad to see him!
Here's to the fun of learning and making new friends!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Flowers and Fireworks
"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment."...Georgia O'Keefe, New York Post (1946)
Just recently I came across a St. Patrick's Day container from 2 yrs ago that swore I'd use one day to hold flowers. So just this week I was able to afford some fresh cut flowers to adorn our home. Paying so much for these tiny creations that last but only a week or so... these are the times of winter I really miss my garden!
But as I marveled at their beauty I couldn't help but remember how I always associated flowers and trees as living fireworks.
When ever I saw trees by themselves I always pictured them rising up from the ground and bursting with color, especially in the Autumn months, that's a truly magical time for a tree! Driving down the road with rows of trees in full bloom of dazzling colors, it's just like a fireworks show, but you can enjoy it longer.
Flowers also have that same tendency...
The stem rising up from the earth to then explode with numerous colors and designs, it's always fascinated me so I had to post about it and share in the 'explosions' of the bouquet I have on display.
These golden fireworks are always my favorite at any event, they always remind me of weeping willows!
Hope you enjoyed the show! And may you enjoy your own little fireworks show each time you admire the flowers and trees!
Just recently I came across a St. Patrick's Day container from 2 yrs ago that swore I'd use one day to hold flowers. So just this week I was able to afford some fresh cut flowers to adorn our home. Paying so much for these tiny creations that last but only a week or so... these are the times of winter I really miss my garden!
But as I marveled at their beauty I couldn't help but remember how I always associated flowers and trees as living fireworks.
When ever I saw trees by themselves I always pictured them rising up from the ground and bursting with color, especially in the Autumn months, that's a truly magical time for a tree! Driving down the road with rows of trees in full bloom of dazzling colors, it's just like a fireworks show, but you can enjoy it longer.
Flowers also have that same tendency...
The stem rising up from the earth to then explode with numerous colors and designs, it's always fascinated me so I had to post about it and share in the 'explosions' of the bouquet I have on display.
These golden fireworks are always my favorite at any event, they always remind me of weeping willows!
Hope you enjoyed the show! And may you enjoy your own little fireworks show each time you admire the flowers and trees!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Breakfast O's with chowmama
"As the gardener, such is the garden."...Hebrew proverb
I'm not a stickler by any means when it comes to organic foods and feeding my family, I go by the fact that I was raised fine with the foods local supermarkets provide us, so why conform when something is working for us, and our budget. So if I add a few organic ingredients or 'natural' products to our weekly meals I feel I'm living up to the health craze at least a little bit.
Now here comes breakfast... the sweetest meal of the day. Every breakfast item is sugary, from pancakes and muffins to oatmeal and cereal. Most of the time I try my best to cut the sugar by adding the natural sugar of fruits into every breakfast; like stirring purred fruits (or go the easy route and use natural applesauce) into oatmeal or offer cereal mixed with raisins or dried fruit.
I came across this article and thought that since this new wave of eating organic is everywhere it seems, maybe it'll give a few ideas to those who could use it. But some of the recipes I definitely will be trying out, especially the Pumpkin Walnut Cream Cheese, but minus some of the 'organic' in front of the ingredients :)
chowmama Breakfast: "Here’s the skinny (or not-so-skinny, as it were): Cascadian Farms is owned by General Mills who recently quietly reformulated Purely O’s adding THREE times the sugar, fillers including corn meal and sweeteners including tapioca syrup....
I'm not a stickler by any means when it comes to organic foods and feeding my family, I go by the fact that I was raised fine with the foods local supermarkets provide us, so why conform when something is working for us, and our budget. So if I add a few organic ingredients or 'natural' products to our weekly meals I feel I'm living up to the health craze at least a little bit.
Now here comes breakfast... the sweetest meal of the day. Every breakfast item is sugary, from pancakes and muffins to oatmeal and cereal. Most of the time I try my best to cut the sugar by adding the natural sugar of fruits into every breakfast; like stirring purred fruits (or go the easy route and use natural applesauce) into oatmeal or offer cereal mixed with raisins or dried fruit.
I came across this article and thought that since this new wave of eating organic is everywhere it seems, maybe it'll give a few ideas to those who could use it. But some of the recipes I definitely will be trying out, especially the Pumpkin Walnut Cream Cheese, but minus some of the 'organic' in front of the ingredients :)
chowmama Breakfast: "Here’s the skinny (or not-so-skinny, as it were): Cascadian Farms is owned by General Mills who recently quietly reformulated Purely O’s adding THREE times the sugar, fillers including corn meal and sweeteners including tapioca syrup....
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