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Highlights from Last Week’s and a New Mingle Monday

Robyn — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:49:55 +0000

I hope you’ve all had a great weekend. I can’t believe it’s already coming to a close, can you? Almond Joy Poptarts by Cookies and Cups | Funky Monkey S’mores from A Little Nosh Pretzel Toffee Bark from Crazy for Crust | Lava Cookies from Life’s Simple Pleasures Last week’s Mingle Monday Read More

Cardboard Boat Regatta

Robyn — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:39:25 +0000

Every year for the past few years, my family has participated in the cardboard boat regatta in support of the animal shelter at the lake where we all love to visit and play. Not only is the cardboard boat regatta a day filled with fun, it is for a wonderful cause. This year’s event Read More

Cardboard Boat Races, Puppy Dogs, and Mother’s Day {Mingle Monday}

Robyn — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:18:36 +0000

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! Didn’t it seem to fly by? Our weekend started at the lake for Little Buddy to participate with his cousins in a cardboard boat regatta to benefit the local animal shelter. This was their fourth year competing and I have to say it is one Read More

Mingle Monday Highlights {May 7th}

Robyn — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:09:08 +0000

Strawberry Chicken Salad from Kitchen is My Playground | Salted Caramel Scones from Inside BruCrew Salted Caramel Cupcakes from Mrs. Happy Housewife Ruby Rhubarb Syrup from Farmgirl’s Dabbles | Birthday Cake Ice Cream from Pint Sized Baker What an amazing week! There were so many delicious treats and creative projects shared this week that Read More

Take the Shot :: Part 2 {Mingle Monday}

Robyn — Sun, 06 May 2012 23:48:47 +0000

I decided to take my friend’s advice and try more things with my camera this past week. She told me the best way to learn the ins and outs of my camera, lighting, and photography in general is to get out there and take the shot. Study the settings, study the results, and begin to Read More

Mingle Monday Highlights {April 30th}

Robyn — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:45:55 +0000

Meyer Lemon Tartlets from Utryit | Lemon Dessertfrom Pemberly Bake Shoppe Marigold Cookies from Sweet Sugar Belle Lemon, lemon, lemon. Oh how I love lemon. There were two sweet treats that were shared in this week’s Mingle Monday that definitely caught my eye with their luscious lemony goodness. I know they taste like summertime Read More

Take the Shot {Mingle Monday}

Robyn — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:14:16 +0000

This weekend, I was able to spend a few minutes with a friend of mine who is a professional photographer. She is a second generation photographer, having learned all of the skills of the trade from her award-winning photographer father. As we were chatting, I mentioned my goal of being able to make Read More

Mingle Monday Highlights {April 23rd}

Robyn — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:20:44 +0000

Strawberry Lemonade Spritzers from Utryit | Last Day of School Printable from Love Bakes Cakes Grandma’s Brownies from Pint Sized Baker If one thing stood out from the posts I’m highlighting this week, it was a common theme of summertime. Summers spent with Grandmothers making brownies, last day of school subway art printables, and Read More

Caldrea Citron Ginger

Robyn — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:39:20 +0000

I’m a sucker for perfume. My bathroom counter and dressing table have a collection that includes a pretty varied assortment picked up based on my mood. With my love of perfume, I guess it’s no wonder that I love room sprays, candles and such. But, for my home, I get rather picky. I’m a lot Read More

Motherly Musings {Mingle Monday}

Robyn — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:57:07 +0000

This afternoon was filled with a baby shower for one of my dear friends, Sarah. She and her husband are expecting their first baby whom they having lovingly nicknamed Fred. They have an idea what they plan for his real name, but until the day of his birth they are keeping it close to their Read More