Thank goodness it’s Friday and schools out! Yippee! I’m SO looking forward to no schedule and lazy summer days. I still can’t believe next week is the 4th….and summer for us has already began with rainy days. Please sun…come out and STAY! Enjoy your weekend. We are busy with birthdays. Two of my boys birthdays…
Archives for June 2011
School’s Out for Summer…Almost
We are almost done with June and my oldest is still in school. Can you believe it? Next week is 4th of July weekend. I always think of 4th as the middle of summer, but for my kids it’s the beginning of summer. The reason is because we are making up snow days from the brutal…
Strawberry Jam + Free Labels
Last week I made 18 jars of strawberry jam. Anyone want to buy one? Seriously…it’s a lot of jam. But they are best gifts to give away. So, you can make your own strawberry jam! It’s really easy and we are right in the heart of the strawberry season. When making strawberries into jam I like to…
Last-Minute Father’s Day
Father’s Day is Sunday and here are some last-minute, do-it-at home ideas. I’m going to have each of my kids fill out an “All About My Dad” questionaire. I was hoping to have it completed to show you, but I’m kind-of a last minute gal. But it should be pretty funny; I love hearing kids’ answers…
Strawberry Picking
Yesterday was the perfect day to go strawberry picking. Temperature was in the low 80’s with a cool breeze. School in our neck of the woods is still in session so the crowd was minimal. And the strawberries were a perfect red, and taste like candy. I must admit that picking strawberries is not my…