Edible Snowflakes

STEP ONE * fold flour tortillas in half twice {into fourths}.

STEP TWO * cut out snowflake patterns with kitchen shears.

STEP THREE * unfold.

So CUTE!

{and s.i.m.p.l.e.}

STEP FOUR * smear soft butter spread all over each snowflake surface

STEP FIVE * sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

STEP SIX * bake at 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes.

STEP SEVEN * enjoy!
{If your little brother will let you.}

Try them today!
{Your kiddos will thank you.}

{Source: "Playskool's Busy Toddler Play Book."}

i sort of love conjuncta{freakin'}vitis...

let it go,
let it roll right off your shoulder
don't you know
the hardest part is over



let it in,
let your clarity define you
in the end
we will only just remember how it feels



our lives are made
in these small hours
these little wonders,
these twists & turns of fate



time falls away,
but these small hours,
these small hours still remain



let it slide,
let your troubles fall behind you
let it shine
until you feel it all around you



and i don't mind
if it's me you need to turn to
we'll get by,
it's the heart
that really matters in the end



our lives are made
in these small hours
these little wonders,
these twists & turns of fate



time falls away,
but these small hours,
these small hours
still remain



all of my regret
will wash away some how
but i can not forget
the way i feel right now



in these small hours
these little wonders
these twists & turns of fate
*
time falls away but these small hours
these small hours, still remain,
still remain.



...these little wonders still remain
{Rob Thomas ~ Little Wonders.}

The house is a wreck,
my sink is not shiny,
it's 3:13 pm, and yep...
still in my bathrobe.
But man, it was a good day.

The pink eye is clearing up
and we have reveled in a
gloriously lazy day full of
pancakes with too much syrup,
basking in window-sun,
wii tournaments,
and shooting a gratuitous
{and frankly ridiculous}
number of nakey-baby-pics. 

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about campaign mom

We are mothers.

Though we will accomplish much in the fields of education, literature, art, music, industry, public service & humanitarianism, we know that no accomplishment will equal the joy we find within the walls of our own homes as nurturers and educators of the leaders of tomorrow.

Motherhood is not a last resort, or second choice, or something we do as a result of failing to realize greater potential within ourselves or elsewhere... rather, it is our first choice, greatest joy, and singularly what we believe to be the best and most expedient way to effect positive change in the world around us.

We love ALL WOMEN, and respect and honor their right to choose the path of life that brings them joy whether this be in the home or in the workplace. True feminism {I believe} is loving and supporting women from all walks of life as they pursue their dreams...whatever those dreams may be.

zen crafting

I am loving my holiday tree.

 I love thinking of all the possibilities.

Even more than that,

I love seeing if I can create it without 

going to the store for ANYTHING.

A fun challenge indeed.

so I get ornament hooks from the Christmas box...

and bright pink satin from my sewing scrap bag...

and little pearls and rhinestones from the bead box...

and I rip the pages out of thrashed, old books....

and I fold those papers in half and cut out little hearts...

you know, old school style,

like a second grader.

and I play around with punches...

and I start cutting hearts out of the satin too...

and I grab my trusty glue gun...

and totally immerse myself in all of it...

and I listen to piles of  David Sides...

and the hum of the baby monitor...

and the occasional bark of a neighborhood dog...

And all feels right with the world.

So, I call it zen crafting.

Because it is THAT good.