Some of Our Favorites

We are a bunch of books worms over here. We could live at the library {if they had a shower... and a kitchen... and would let us}. We spend many hours a week there, reading, playing, getting school work done.

I wanted to share some of our favorite books with you. These books are so much fun, especially if you read with voices and sound effects!

This book is so much fun and my daughter asks me to read it a million times in one day. I think it helps that I read it with lots of voices and sounds effects. It makes it much more fun!

Again, great, especially with sound effects. This book is so fun. We love to see what will happen next in their adventure to get to the beach.

The Mercy Watson series is fantastic! These are my personal favorites because I love reading Leroy Ninker's voice, such fun!

Of course, no library trip would be complete without bringing home a Fancy Nancy book. We have read them all. Several times.

Another super cute book. this one is good for little boys as well because her best friend friend is Bumble Bee boy. too cute!



These books are great. It's a very fun way for children to learn these points in history. These stories are told with you being the main character. My son (8) loves to read these. My daughter (4) loves to hear them and look at the bright colorful photos.


These are just a few of our favorites I can think of.

We are off to explore our new library today. We are all so excited.

When was the last time you utilized your local library?

For Sale :: Help A Not-So-Worthy Cause

Still in the process of unpacking, but it's all coming together quite nicely.

We have downsized to a Queen (from a Cali-King) and I no longer have use for my King set. I am selling this on Craigslist. If any of you out there would be interested in this I would happy to ship to you (you pay shipping of course). Just pay through paypal and it will be on it's merry way. *This set is a King size not a Cali-King*


This set is in perfect condition! I hate to part with it. I love everything about it! the colors, the feel, the colors! I am still debating whether I will replace it in the Queen size, but I am also liking the idea of totally redoing my bedroom. Seriously folks, I NEED you to buy this, it's for a worthy cause! My new bedset, it depends on the sale of this item!!

Here is the link for you to look at. The paypal button is below, just click that and it will direct you to paypal for checkout.

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/hsh/1638794345.html

Remember the worthy cause and support it! Buy this set {said in my best hypnotic voice}

Just One Dollar and It's Yours, FREE!

I am up to my eyebrows in boxes and can't find the computer, craft supplies, or my sanity.

I will be unpacking for what feel like the rest of my life, hopefully, I can get it done sooner than that. I am unsure of my return but wanted to share this great photo with you all. I got a chuckle out of it. Enjoy!

Box of Craft Goodies :: Keeping it Organized

I have shown you all how I keep the craft cabinet organized. This craft cabinet is for the items I don't mind my children getting into without my supervision/permission.

But then there are items that are only allowed to come out when I am there and can supervise. These items are out of arms reach. But how do I keep them all together in one easy-to-grab spot? Simple!

Below are photos of how I have organized these items. All in one easy-to-grab case. Perfect for art projects, everything we need is at hand in one location. Also makes clean up a breeze.


Items included are:

• 2 pks Watercolors (I have two children)
• 1 pack of oil pastels
• 1 pack of chalk pastels
• 1 small watercolor
  
• 1 pack of paintbrushes (for mommy)
• 4 other paint brushes for children
• watercolor pencils (mostly for me, but my oldest will be using them soon)
• 6 bottles of tempera paint
• 2 paint trays
• 4 paint cups
• 2 pairs of scissors
• 2 pencils
• one paint marker (for me)
• Pack of watercolor paper
• Pack of drawing paper
• Pack of construction paper
• 6 mat frames for artwork
  
• 2 plastic cups for water
• One bottle of white glue
• glue sticks
  

The container I found at T.J Maxx for $3. The little Christmas bucket was a gift from one my husbands co-workers (filled with candy). I figured since it's inside the container, it didn't matter that there were Christmas trees on it.

This works perfectly for us. I don't have to worry about items getting messed up, lost, or ruining my home. I love this little container.

Just seeing it all sitting there, together, makes me want to create. I mean really, just LOOK at those watercolors, so beautiful!




How do you store your art supplies?

What's in a Purse?

Heather, over at Lark and Lola did a fun post today and I thought I would join in on the fun.

Ever wonder what other women carry in their purse? I do! It's like wanting to see inside someones home, it can tell you so much about them. I love seeing how people interpret a space and make it their own. Same goes with a purse. I love to see what matters most to you, that you have to carry it around on a daily basis.

Here are the contents of my purse. Yes, everything that was in my purse before the photo is displayed. My hubby has made the comment a few times that I am the only woman he has ever met with a neat purse, ALL the time. He just happens to catch it after I have cleaned it out. Lucky me. ;)

1. My fabulous purse from Etsy. this is the Twilight purse, crafted by the very person who created the one for the movie. Funny thing, I had it saved in my fav's before it made it into the movie, then I saw this purse in the movie and thought, "that's so cute, I want it". then two weeks later I was cleaning out my favs and saw I had the very purse in there from the movie. So I bought it.

2. My Kate Spade wallet that goes to my matching Kate Spade purse. I haven't found a wallet I like that matches my purse...

3. My damask camera bag for my Canon Powershot SD 780 IS Elph. This was my Christmas present. The hubs picked it out and saw the bag at Target. He thought I would love it, and he was right!
4. My Target clearance Sunglasses. I can't leave the house without these, my eyes are so sensitive.


5. My Chocolate Touch cell. Love this baby!
6. My floss, never leave home without it.
7. My yellow flower cabochon pendant. In case I need to switch necklaces.
8. My vintage swarovski earrings, in case I forget to put some on. These are so universal, they go with anything!


9. My Burt's Bees chapstick (LOVE it!) and my daughters Blistex "lipstick"
10. Clinque "Vintage Wine" lipstick. The best red color ever!
11. My Michael Kors Business card holder (with biz cards inside)



12. My keys. Yes, I am a Sox fan. Can you tell?
13. Tide to go. A must have. My children like to get messy.
14. Mini Bobbi pins for my daughter. She is constantly losing them so I keep steady supply in my purse.
15. My pen. Always have one with me.


16. Avon cuticle cream. This stuff really works.
17. A hair brush, for when we are racing out the door and I have to brush my daughters hair while we are walking into wherever we are going.
18. Two stamped crown images. They must have fallen in my purse, I don't normally keep them there. :)
19. A mini wooden spoon. For discipline. Yes, I take that with me everywhere as well. And my children know it too. :)


20. My beaded pill box. I suffer from migraines and have a near constant headache everyday, so this bad boy is essential!
21. My Estee Lauder mascara. A freebie and the perfect size for my purse. I usually have to apply on the go when we are headed to church. No matter how early I wake up, there just never seems to be enough time.

Now that you know what I carry around everyday, I'd love to see what's in your purse! Check out heathers post too, I want her weekly planner so bad!

I've shared with you, now it's time for you to reveal your contents!