FREEBIE!!
Hip2Save.com never disappoints!
This is a 'DO NOT MISS' opportunity!
I, for obvious reasons, chose the Polka Dot-Party. 
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Click below for the code:Friday, May 7, 2010
Hearts
I just love spring...especially these little beauties. My mom is really jealous that she left them behind!
Rub.A.Dub.Dub.
My dad was always a budding photographer when we were growing up. He did a lot of artsy stuff and black and white photography. My parents had two pictures of my brother and I in the tub...just our faces, surrounded by bubbles. I always thought they were fun, so I took one of Matthew at about 2 years old and last night Ethan was comfortable enough in the water...so I took one of him, too! I LOVE IT!!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Simplify.
I found this on my favorite website, Hip2save.com and I am going to make an attempt to do some, if not all of these. I need some simplifying.
De-Clutter Your Life – Week One
30 Ways to Make Your Life More Simple
30 Ways to Make Your Life More Simple
1.Resign from a commitment you’re not passionate about.
2.Stop trying to be perfect.
3.Implement a basic cleaning schedule.
4.Sign up for automatic billpay.
5.Automate a portion of your investing.
6.Clean out your media collection and keep only the items you love.
7.Plant perennials that will automatically bloom next spring.
8.Clean out your purse or wallet.
9.Put a paper shredder next to your mail spot.
10.Wind your wardrobe down to pieces that work together.
11.Delete any social networking accounts you don’t actually use.
12.Add your number to the do-not-call list.
13.Create a car maintenance schedule and post it somewhere you’ll see it.
14.Design a filing system that you can stick to.
15.Start your day with a healthy meal.
16.Turn your phone off when you need quiet time.
17.Invest in a programmable thermostat.
18.Set one good goal, and go achieve it.
19.Record your good “shower” ideas and then implement them. (Don’t we all get our best inspirations in the shower?)
20.Write to a friend with (gasp!) pen and paper.
21.Set limits on your bad habits, and reward yourself when you stick with them.
22.Stop trying to be a saint and indulge yourself every once in a while.
23.Pay off your credit card debt.
24.Avoid watching commercials and reading advertisements.
25.Rediscover the pleasure of reading purely for enjoyment.
26.Plan two weeks of delicious meals ahead of time and skip the nightly grocery run.
27.Go to your doctor for a preventative checkup.
28.Remember the joys of doing nothing.
29.Single-task as much as possible.
30.Learn to ask for help.
(Thanks onsimplicity.net for 30 great ways to simplify our lives! For more inspiration from onsimplicity.net check out 4 Simple Ways to Make the Most of Your Day and 4 Ways to Fight “But I Might Need It Someday” Syndrome.)
I encourage you to add on to the list above. Let’s see just how many ways we can come up with to make our lives more simple. Please share your “simple” comment below! And keep in mind, the comment fairy may be rewarding some readers for their simple and unique ideas! (Haven’t heard of the comment fairy?! Be sure to check the comment section below throughout the day!)
2.Stop trying to be perfect.
3.Implement a basic cleaning schedule.
4.Sign up for automatic billpay.
5.Automate a portion of your investing.
6.Clean out your media collection and keep only the items you love.
7.Plant perennials that will automatically bloom next spring.
8.Clean out your purse or wallet.
9.Put a paper shredder next to your mail spot.
10.Wind your wardrobe down to pieces that work together.
11.Delete any social networking accounts you don’t actually use.
12.Add your number to the do-not-call list.
13.Create a car maintenance schedule and post it somewhere you’ll see it.
14.Design a filing system that you can stick to.
15.Start your day with a healthy meal.
16.Turn your phone off when you need quiet time.
17.Invest in a programmable thermostat.
18.Set one good goal, and go achieve it.
19.Record your good “shower” ideas and then implement them. (Don’t we all get our best inspirations in the shower?)
20.Write to a friend with (gasp!) pen and paper.
21.Set limits on your bad habits, and reward yourself when you stick with them.
22.Stop trying to be a saint and indulge yourself every once in a while.
23.Pay off your credit card debt.
24.Avoid watching commercials and reading advertisements.
25.Rediscover the pleasure of reading purely for enjoyment.
26.Plan two weeks of delicious meals ahead of time and skip the nightly grocery run.
27.Go to your doctor for a preventative checkup.
28.Remember the joys of doing nothing.
29.Single-task as much as possible.
30.Learn to ask for help.
(Thanks onsimplicity.net for 30 great ways to simplify our lives! For more inspiration from onsimplicity.net check out 4 Simple Ways to Make the Most of Your Day and 4 Ways to Fight “But I Might Need It Someday” Syndrome.)
I encourage you to add on to the list above. Let’s see just how many ways we can come up with to make our lives more simple. Please share your “simple” comment below! And keep in mind, the comment fairy may be rewarding some readers for their simple and unique ideas! (Haven’t heard of the comment fairy?! Be sure to check the comment section below throughout the day!)
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Good Behavior
Blame it on the teacher in me. Call it desperation.
We are officially on a behavior system at Casa Ward.
It must have some affect on the mood here because Matthew informed me today, "Mom...I liked you better before there were tickets in this house." I replied, "Well, if you'd listen and talk kindly then you'd enjoy receiving the tickets...rather than losing them all." Matthew's reply?!
"I still hate them."
YES!! It's working!
(Ethan understands...notice he has more tickets than his older brother??! Let's just say that Matthew is NOT liking that O.N.E. BIT!!)
These signs are posted on the inside of the pantry door for easy reference and we go over them every night at dinner.
Teacher Appreciation
Isn't it cute?!
Unfortunately I can't take the credit for them!
I stole it.
The joys of being obsessed about reading other peoples' blogs.
The depressing part is that my rendition isn't even half as cute as the original.
I stalk her regularly. You should too!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
While Matthew plays ball...
Ethan gets to go to the park. I did manage to get him to sit through a bit of the game...with the help of an iPhone, popcorn, lots of gum, and a pretzel with cheese. After he couldn't wait any longer...we walked down to the park and had some good giggles and exerted lots of energy!
It's fun just watching these boys enjoy life...
DAIRY QUEEN LOVE
You know it's that time of the year when Dairy Queen is an assumed treat after most baseball games. I say 'most' just because I have to salvage my waistline. The boys, however, don't need to worry about waistlines...so they still request their favorite dessert every night.
Matching Jammies
The boys sure do love when they can match. They like it even more when they are matching while wearing superhero clothes. Thanks Nonny!!
Mo Pitches...
It wasn't pretty. The poor kid was a nervous wreck. He threw a couple strikes, but the kids didn't swing. The other team's coaches were yelling at their batters to NOT swing! UGH! So...they didn't. It's ok though. Mo loved it! That's what matters most, right??
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