I don't really remember my first day of school. I remember nap time and recess on the playground with my friend Diane (50 years later and we're still dear friends!) but that's about it for my primary school memories. I do however remember the first day each of my children went to kindergarten. I remember it vividly. I dressed them in their brand new school clothes. Handed them their very first ... continue reading...
Tesco Direct
We're Apple people. Both the fresh, shiny red (and green) ones that keep the doctor away and the Mac computer kind. We have Apple computers and cell phones, but you know what? We don't have an iPad 2. And you know what else? I have iPad 2 envy. Big time. Tell me you're not loving the adorable pink iPad 2, too! I know my husband, NY, would love the black one. We travel a lot and when we do, we ... continue reading...
Gorilla Playsets Ships Wheel
Children have extraordinary imaginations. Sometimes in this world of electronic games, children might need a little inspiration but still ... they have imaginations that can take them to magical places. Our grandchildren spend hours playing on the Swingset in our backyard. We enjoy watching them swing and climb but most of all we enjoy the adventures they go on. That's why we're happy to ... continue reading...
Stendig Calendar – Have you ordered yours?
The Stendig Calendar has a history in our home which you can read about here. About a month ago our new 2009 Stendig arrived and I just love the triangular packing tube it comes in! Today as we were hanging the new calendar underneath the current one, it occurred to me that everyone should have one. We order ours from The Cromwell Company. Have you ordered yours? ... continue reading...
The Edge Brownie Pan
I am a huge catalog shopper and when I saw this pan in the Solutions catalog over a year ago I knew I had to have it. I am after all, married to the #1 chocoholic, brownie loving man of all time. Sometimes I double the recipe just so he can lick the bowl. A few weeks ago I made a double batch of Ghirardelli Brownies in my new find. It was the first time I used the pan and the brownies were ... continue reading...