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We’re leaving “quite early”

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:40:15 -0500

It’s amazing how the definition of “quite early” varies between the nationalities that pass through our doors over here. For Belgians “quite early” can mean as early as 3am yet for the French it’s normally no earli

Bead on a Wire Jewelry

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:43:38 -0500

Here are a couple wonderful books to have if you or a child is interested in making jewelry using wires. This first “Getting Started Making Wire Jewelry” book is where you would begin and as you get some experience then it’s time

Planning Your Tahiti Vacation

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:02:42 -0500

A Tahiti vacation is something that you plan to go on when you are searching for a place that is extremely unique. It is a beautiful island region that has so much tradition and culture that by the time you leave you will feel like a … Con

intent, n.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:00:00 -0500

Purposely going camping.

Distraction with a Capital D

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:39:00 -0500

Today's order: Grande Non-Fat, No-Whip, Extra-Hot White MochaI cannot stand air travel. Once upon a time, air travel had class. Air travel was considered to be romantic, almost luxurious. People enjoyed it.Now it's cramped, hot, stuffy, smelly, r

Card Tutorials

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:37:00 -0500

World Card Making Day has some great tutorials on how to make your own greeting cards, from baby showers to Christmas. I like making my own cards, it gives it a more personal touch. There are lots of different creative tutorials, with detailed info o

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:09:00 -0500

"I like Bollocks"Yep, I said that. Yesterday. Live, on radio. Thank goodness my folks are caravanning around the North Western side of the continent or I'd have some fast explaining to do - especially if they'd just turned on and heard me utter that

Hot Time Summer in the City ~ Reminiscing About My Best Summer Vacation ~ Orlando

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:06:31 -0500

It’s amazing how time passes so quickly. Many of you may be aware that I really like hot, humid weather. My loyal readers know I live in New England, but I really believe I was meant to live down South. When the kids were 11 and 7, we took them t

cookout [Flickr]

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:43:02 -0500

Carla216 posted a photo: provisions for July 4th, pre-grill Note the American flag on my tea glass. :D

"Please, Dad, bring those hamburgers inside to meeeeee." [Flickr]

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:39:38 -0500

Carla216 posted a photo: Raleigh, watching Dad finish up on the grill for July 4th

KumbukRiver among the world’s best again

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:52:58 -0500

Sri Lanka’s KumbukRiver has been picked among the world’s 10 best eco-lodges, for the 2nd year running by the World Travel Awards. The 7th Frontier, an ad agency which developed and promotes this eco lodge, said in a press release that Ku

2-Hour Christmas Quilting Projects

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:51:15 -0500

This hard-cover book of Quilting Projects for Christmas that can be made in just 2 hours time is awesome! Surprise a friend or family member with a unique Christmas gift that perhaps they never thought you could do and you might even surprise yours

Parents Magazine Wants Your Family's "Giving-Back" Ideas

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:36:36 -0500

I love Parents magazine's wonderful blog, GoodyBlog. (Their fun tag line is "Must see. Must Do. Must Have. Right Now," and they cover parenting news, hot new baby and kid products and much more. Today's post is especially fun. The editors are looking

Quilting Design Your Own Patchwork Projects

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:29:36 -0500

Want to learn how to QUILT? Want to make your own designs but are afraid to try it on your own? If so, this is a great way to start. Wow your friends and family with a really neat gift! Patchwork for beginners is traditionally square — square

Summer Diet Dangers, Look Out!!!

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:20:45 -0500

We all tend to become lazy potatoes during summer…what with all the vacations, get togethers, reunions, picnics and summer holidays! Not to mention the tempting aroma of sizzling barbecues and backyard steaks. Ack! Evil, evil, evil food! Temptation

On the Road with MommyKnows Day 5

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:59 -0500

We’ve had a great couple of days. Hiking, beach combing, ferry riding and even a bit of shopping. We’ve just had the MOST delicious home-made soup and bread lunch @ the Haida Rose Cafe in Old Masset, Queen Charlotte Islands. Don

Holiday Happiness

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:56:46 -0500

Sorry for the delay in posting but I'm on holiday in the beautiful city of Budapest, capital of Hungary. It's a brilliant and friendly city and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to try a holiday somewhere a little different. The architecture alo

Carla Bruni in Rio 2009 Carnaval

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:58:00 -0500

There's a posibility for Carla Bruni, the first lady of France, to parade in a "Escola de Samba" on next Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval 2009. The samba school "Academicos do Grande Rio" has already sent an official invitation to get Nicolas Sarkorzy's wif

Due South

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:48:00 -0500

After much debate in the Jaggy household and much studying of the long range weather forecast we've finally booked a week away. We're going to Great Yarmouth now, not Cornwall. The UK home of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo

Project relocation, day 6

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:40:00 -0500