Monthly Archives: July 2011

My tummy is in knots…

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Ok….so I have a day left to get ready for my (solo) trip away to Australia on Thursday.

I have lots of things to think about and lots of things to prepare. I can tell I am going to be writing a bunch of lists after I finish this post – packing lists, list of to-dos for tomorrow. Did I mention that I am probably taking 6 kids to the movies tomorrow. Ha!

I know that come Wednesday evening, I’m going to be feeling really sad at leaving everyone….

Through all the rollercoaster of emotions, I am really grateful that I am able to have this quick visit away, and to go on a wee adventure to Sydney for a few days.

The kids will be in the capable hands of my hubby…..he really is a keeper. Sunday at church will be interesting. He will be juggling his Bishop responsibilities and 4 kids by himself. I can’t wait to hear how it goes. ;)

Ok…I’m off to do some laundry, so they have clothes to wear over the next few days. I don’t want them turning up to church in their PJs!

Happy Homemaker Monday!

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I’m participating in “Happy Homemaker Monday” at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom”

The weather in my neck of the woods:

source: Metservice

Things that make me happy:

A new haircut!

Book I’m reading:

The Cuter Book by Aranzi Aronzo. Love the easy to follow instructions on how to make cute little felt animals!

On the menu for dinner:

Fettucini and crumbed fish.

On my To Do List:

Laundry

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

Chicken Balls | Planning with Kids

In the craft basket (or my creative corner):

I am working on a birthday present for my daughter’s friend. I’m making a rabit from “The Cuter Book”

Looking forward to this week:

Going to Australia (by myself) *te he he*

My favorite blog post this week:

I love posts from parents who have older children and have “been there, done that”.

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):

http://www.one-happy-mama.com/

Lesson learned the past few days:

I am reminded how long it takes to do homemade crafts. I did a felt donut last week, and it took me over an hour.

On my mind:

It was nice to have a bloggy break when our computer decided it didn’t want to connect to the internet last week.

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Source: www.sherbetblossom.com

[via Donna S's Pinterest Board]


5 Great Finds: Word Art, Free Social Icons & Fonts, Memory Jar, Rainbow Party Inspiration

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Did you know that you can make great looking word art using styrofoam? Joy from How Joyful shows you how. Another talented lady is Jessica from Juicy Bits, the queen of party presentation! Just check out her Unicorn and Rainbow party.

I am a lover of fonts, so I am excited to share with you the free fonts by Miss Tiina Fonts and the cute social icons that were designed by Kristina Proffitt.

Also, Brooke from Inchmark shares a simple way that she captures all the cute things her children say.

Enjoy! Mika xo

Word Art | How Joyful

Cute Social Icons | Crystal Wilkerson

Free Fonts | Miss Tiina Fonts

[via Crystal Wilkerson]

Memory Jar | Inchmark

[via Nadia Krige's Pinterest Board]

Rainbow party | Juicy Bits


Good Reads – Viv Schwarz Picture Books

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The books, “There are cats in this book” and “There are no cats in this book” are adorable. It feels as though the 3 cats in the book are talking to you, and are involving you in their story. The artwork is lovely, and the pages are presented in quite a unique way, which makes it an interesting read.

See for yourself! Here are a couple of YouTube clips of Viv Schwarz reading her books. Enjoy!!

Happy Homemaker Monday!

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I am participating in “Happy Homemaker Monday” at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom”

The weather in my neck of the woods:

source: Metservice

Things that make me happy:

Spending time with family. Last night we had a lovely dinner with hubby’s brothers & cousin and their families.

Book I’m reading:

Furry Logic Parenthood by Jane Seabrook

On the menu for dinner:

Beef Stroganoff with rice & salad

On my To Do List:

Write out the plan and give out assignments for the Food Show I’m running for the ladies at church.

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:

CrockPot Homemade Yogurt | A Year of Slow Cooking

Looking forward to this week:

I’m going to see if I can get a babysitter so hubby and I can go out for our date night for a change.

Tips and Tricks:

If you want to try something new in your children’s lunch boxes, why not try baguette/bread sticks. These work out to be quite economical too. We buy 2 baguettes a week ($3.00 for 2 special) in our weekly shop. We divide up one baguette between the 3 school kids, and fill it with their favourites.

My favorite blog post this week:

At “My Half Dozen Daily” they are doing a Fiscal Fast for a week. Go check out their blog, to see how they are cutting down on spending with a family of 6. :)

Blog Hopping (a new discovered blog you would like to share with the readers):

52 Crafts in 52 Weeks

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):

“I Love Mum” (the word “mum” is in the plane)

Artist: My six year old son

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:

Source: www.girlfromparis.tk

[via Beth Cox's Pinterest Board]