When we left off, our heroine mother was trying to procure a reasonably priced prom dress for her daughter.
Julie Schaefer, owner of Head to Toe Designs, moonlights as the fairy godmother of said heroine mother. She doesn’t have a magic wand but wields a sharp sewing needle (just look at that Irish Dance costume pictured above!). Our story continues….
Read More »This post is a strange compilation of items. Like a potluck dinner at church.
We’re going to discuss flowers, General Ulysses S. Grant, a Covid-19 blog, Bob Ross, and Shania Twain. Let’s start with this bouquet of flowers, arranged by yours truly.
Read More »I am privileged to know some incredibly talented people. One of them is my friend, Julie Schaefer.
A mechanical engineer by training, she now owns and operates the amazing company Head to Toe Designs.
Read More »When our washing machine finishes, it plays a little tune.
Since working from home, Sam has heard this tune over and over again. At least once a day. Often more. Today it got to him.
Read More »An update from the grocery store front lines. And this has nothing to do with the hoarding of toilet paper or customers refusing to wear masks. Pardon me, facial coverings.
Angela is beginning to encounter situations that were not covered during employee training.
Read More »I haven’t posted as much recently. This week has been a bit like Mary Frances’ art class mosaic. All the pieces are there and, from a distance, you can see the whole picture. But I feel fractured. And scattered.
I am still fighting pregnancy nausea which is frustrating. I am 17 weeks pregnant today and expected an abatement in some of these early pregnancy symptoms. But fatigue and nausea seem to be my new constant companions. They don’t make for good company.
Read More »I found this recipe in some magazine at a doctor’s office. It’s a keeper.
It’s basically a no-fail way to cook the humble chicken breast in your oven. It’s simple and straightforward. Juicy and perfect every time!
Read More »I enjoyed my Mother’s Day immensely. Truth be told, I wasn’t feeling well for most of it. So I stayed in bed and enjoyed long phone conversations with my mom, my mother-in-law, and dear friend Judy as well as texts with family and friends. At several times, different kids piled into bed with me and we talked and laughed and rested. It was low key and wonderful.
The day ended with Mexican food and one of my favorite movies “Fantasia 2000”. There were even a few gifts.
Read More »My mom is one tough cookie.
She survived childhood polio and a car accident that left her with a crushed skull. Both of which prepared her well to raise 5 children, including identical twin boys (unexpected until she delivered the first one; it’s a great story for another post). She even has all of her wisdom teeth.
Read More »Apparently, this is a thing.
Recently, my friend Susie texted me that guacamole helped her deal with pregnancy-induced nausea. Supposedly, the vitamin B6 in avocados is a natural way to battle nausea. This is great news. Not the nausea part but the avocado part.
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