Well, I've totally done it now. I've signed up for a half marathon. This has been on my bucket list since 2010 when my cousin and I walked/ran our first 5k. We talked about running a half together. Life has changed for both of us and apparently I am currently the only half crazy(get the pun?!) one who is going to run the half marathon. I think she may be smarter than I am...haha! I know I can do ... Read More about Half Marathon Training Plan (Printable) & Sponsorship
Digital Delights: Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July to you and yours! I recently finished up an album and sent it off to get printed. As I was going through the album looking for spelling errors and such, I was admiring my work. I can't wait to get the real album and admire some more. I did a great job, hopefully that doesn't sound conceited to say. I loved these 4th of July pages from our 4th in 2010. In the spirit of ... Read More about Digital Delights: Happy 4th of July!
High Low Maxi Skirt Trend (for Less!)
I told you about Polyvore in a post last month. I enjoy watching Polyvore, seeing things I like and seeing trends. It is fun to me. The only thing I sometimes find frustrating is seeing the prices of the pretty, cute or trendy items I like. It is not uncommon to see a purse for $3,000 or a pair of shoes for $700. Ummm, I don't know about you, but I don't have that kind of money. So, I decided to ... Read More about High Low Maxi Skirt Trend (for Less!)
Arizona Hiking (and a Museum)
While we were in Arizona, I wanted to get my fill of hiking. On mountains! (Yes, people where I live have asked me if I am referring to an elevation change when I talk about hiking...yes that is what I mean. I don't mean a paved walk in the woods.) I miss having mountains around me and hiking available within a very short drive. I also miss real Mexican food (which I ate plenty of...no worries), ... Read More about Arizona Hiking (and a Museum)
Cricut Mat Renewed
I got a Cricut for my 40th birthday last year. It has been a lot of fun and I have used it a lot. I got one mat with the Cricut. I bought two new mats sometime last year. I'm not sure if there was something wrong with them or if the new mats just aren't as good, but my two new mats (which cost me $15) only worked about 4 times. Then their sticky didn't stick enough and everything I tried to cut ... Read More about Cricut Mat Renewed
Fourth of July Tablescape
I recently was reading a blog post which inspired me to make a 4th of July centerpiece. Kelly at Live, Laugh, Rowe made these adorable Patriotic Paper Flowers. She gives a great tutorial, so I won't rehash that here. Click on over using the link above to read her tutorial. These are her gorgeous flowers and my inspiration! I found some red, white and blue scrapbook paper and off ... Read More about Fourth of July Tablescape
Mashed Potato Doughnuts (Recipe)
On our trip to Arizona, we were able to do so many fun things. One of the things that was at the top of my list was to make Mashed Potato Doughnuts with my Aunt, Snowflake and Pumpkin. When I was young, my Aunt and Uncle did so many fun things with myself and my brother. I have many good memories of all the things we did with them. One of those things was my making potato doughnuts with my ... Read More about Mashed Potato Doughnuts (Recipe)
2 Arizona Canyons (The Grand Canyon & Walnut Canyon)
On our recent trip to Arizona, we managed to pack in a whole lot of activities, sightseeing, family and fun! The Grand Canyon Our first full day in Arizona, we left Phoenix and drove up to the Grand Canyon. We didn't get to stay too long, but we got to stay long enough to show the kids the 'great big hole in the ground.' (That is what we used to call it when I was a kid. Growing up in Arizona and ... Read More about 2 Arizona Canyons (The Grand Canyon & Walnut Canyon)
Candles Birthday Card (Tutorial)
I had another birthday in the family and decided to continue making cards since they are turning out so cute. I got the inspiration for this idea from the Creative Memories Fall/Winter 2011 catalog. They have some cute ideas in their catalog. Why reinvent the wheel, right? I did change it just a tiny bit. As with the last card I posted, I made two of these. I had already made the first card ... Read More about Candles Birthday Card (Tutorial)
An Arizona Wedding
Picking up where we left off in the last post about our recent vacation in Arizona (Arizona Road Racers Summer Series 5k), we were at In-N-Out Burger following a 5k and swimming.It was time to make my girls feel super special and have a little fun pampering them. They were both to be flower girls in my cousin's wedding. I wanted my girls to feel like it was a big deal/special occasion. After ... Read More about An Arizona Wedding