What’s New?
Good morning! I hope you have had a great week. We had an awesome week. 🙂
My husband took three vacation days at the start of the week and we enjoyed being home Monday and Tuesday playing and doing various outdoor projects, like weeding the garden.
One thing we did was have an impromptu cookout. Since my husband wouldn’t let me have a party for his 40th birthday, this was as close as we got. (I’m pretty sure he didn’t want a party because of the anniversary and surprise birthday parties we hosted this spring.)
On Wednesday we took a day trip to a nearby children’s museum and had a great time. When we had gone a few months ago it was so packed that it was hard to do any of the activities. This time it felt like we had the place to ourselves and the kids had a blast.
My husband went back to work on Thursday and the kids and I have been doing some odds and ends around the house the past few days.
I told my husband he needs to figure out a way to work from home because I enjoyed having him home so much. After 17 1/2 years of marriage I guess that’s pretty good to feel that way, huh? 🙂
Picture of the Week
Speaking of our cookout, I just love this picture of all of my boys.
My husband taught them how to properly set up a campfire and they were all very helpful.
Links I Loved
- I have hinted around about my new business, but I haven’t told you about it yet. Well, here is a sample of some of my work. The Queen of Free commissioned me to make some printable budget envelopes and a set for kids. You will definitely want to print out a set. (via Queen of Free)
- It can be so hard to be a perfectionist and know that you are failing miserably at being perfect. That’s exactly why Crystal gave up trying to be a perfect mom. (via Money Saving Mom)
- Avoiding bleach is something I try to do for our health and for the environment. Here are some tips on using the sun to whiten your whites instead of using bleach. (via Keeper of the Home)
- Have you seen how people are using sharpies to draw on plain coffee mugs? If you are wanting to make some I recommend you check out this post on the do’s and don’ts of DIY doodle mugs. (via Thrive 360 Living)
- We have used cardboard tubes for car racing, but I think my boys would flip for this car jump out of a cardboard box and guttering. (via Frugal Fun for Boys)
Well, that about does it for this week in review. What’s new with you?
