unforgettable

pretty in pink

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:28:00 +0000

pretty in pink by peg-nacrelli-graham featuring polka dot scarves

Fat Face knit top
£38 - fatface.com

TIBI chambray jeans
$285 - net-a-porter.com

Chloé ballerina flat shoes
$595 - net-a-porter.com

J Crew tote hand bag
$328 - jcrew.com

VIcenza beading jewelry
£6.40 - debenhams.com

Mango polka dot scarve
£18 - mango.com

another year, another party....

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:13:00 +0000

Being a Brand New Year, many people find themselves clearing out the old to make way for the new!

So, with that in mind…I am planning on Hosting another....

'RECYCLE PARTY'
(last year's was a huge success)

date: Saturday January 21st
time: 10am until 2pm

This is where you bring anything you don’t want anymore and give it away, and while there, pick up items other’s don’t want. (FreeCycle idea).

Ideas of what you can recycle:

Glass jars, Tupperware, Dishes, Clothes, CD’s, Books, Purses, Jewelry, Containers, Décor, Frames, Craft items, Fabric, Furniture, Pet Supplies, Non-Perishable Food, Garden Supplies, Tools, Games, Appliances….and more. It should be in good enough condition to be re-used…no broken junk.

I’ll provide coffee, cocoa and donuts. You bring bags to carry home your new found good in.

Starting off the new year with a bang!

~ Peg
(email me for my address....if I know you)

Dear Neglected Blog...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:19:00 +0000

Dear Neglected Blog...
I didn't mean to ignore you, really! It's just been a busy few months and with having Facebook, Twitter, and the addiction of Pinterest (aka: 'the new crack'), I really just put you on the back burner for awhile and for that...I am very sorry. However....it's a brand new year- 2012! I plan to post on you at least a few times a month. (No promises, but it's a start).

First thing to post for the new year.....

A Blog Spotlight!!!

~ simply autumn ~

Love her December Daily and her Project Life albums. Great inspiration for me to get working on recording more of our life as a family. Check her blog out!

So...one of my 2012 goals....Start a Project Life Album!

entryway subway sign...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:37:00 +0000

look what I found at this site: for those of us who live in the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area...this is awesome...ain't it? I NEED one now!!!!! Plus Amy@HomeRemediesRX's blog is inspiring. So...I'm heading on back to browse through it once again for more ideas.

organizing ideas...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:51:00 +0000

all of these can be found on my Pinterest Board: Organize

labor day cupcakes...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:46:00 +0000

Zoe baked these cupcakes for Labor Day.

We had a nice lunch at my folk's house and relaxed awhile.

The minions started school the next day...(those photos to come soon).

making it from scratch...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:40:00 +0000

I found this simple recipe and photo at: Noshings

Brown Sugar Pancake Syrup
2 c. brown sugar (I used light)
1 c. water
4 T. butter, unsalted
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla

Add all but vanilla to small saucepan, bring to boil while whisking to dissolve the sugar. Let boil rapidly over medium heat for a full 3 minutes.

Immediately remove from heat, whisk in vanilla and let cool for a couple minutes until serving.

To keep: I poured the excess into a canning jar to place in the refrigerator. (DO NOT stir it as it cools, it will form grainy sugar crystals in the syrup.) It will thicken up quite a bit, but you can pop in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up before serving next time.

8/20 Surfers Healing and 8/19 Welcome Luau...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:49:00 +0000

Porter was all ready.

The surfers put him on Jay's board.

They waited for a good set.

Finally, after a good while...a wave!

Porter rode it all the way in.

Back out for round two....look at how comfortable Porter is.

Jay stands Porter up!

Porter is stoked!!!

He got a medal, but didn't want to wear it.
Thanks Jay for surfing with PMan!

Carson at the Luau the night before.

What?! Brig got Cameron to smile?

Porter enjoying himself in the water!

Hula Dancers....

Dancing again...

She was excellent!

The beach movie screen. We watched 'Clay Marzo: Just Add Water'

It was 9pm and we had a fun evening!!!

8/10: regular days...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:41:00 +0000

NOTE: We are missing Brigham (who comes home from his RI vacation tomorrow).

Here's a few snaps from today....a regualr day:

Cameron prepares lunch for himslef and Porter. PB crackers and apples.

Carson prepares her own lunch...a fluff-a-nutter sandwich.

Porter plays on my laptop as Yuka stares at me.

Yoda waits to be let outside.

8/3: regular days....

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:23:00 +0000

NOTE: I moved this from my knitting blog (knitapalooza) to this blog, where it belongs.

A 'regular day'...laundry, iced coffee for mom, Cameron on his headphones, Carson playing LPS, Lola suns herself, Porter wraps himself up, Yoda watches TV, Porter plays with moon dough, James works (from home) and Yuka lounges anywhere she can.

the end....

last night's supper...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:11:00 +0000

We had Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Falafels in whole wheat pitas with creamy cucmber yogurt dip...nom, nom. Just heated the falafels in the microwave and it was that easy! Best Falafel I ever ate!

Cucumber Yogurt Dip

6 oz. plain fat-free yogurt

1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 tsp. dried dill

3/4 tsp. crushed garlic

1/4 tsp. salt

black pepper, to taste

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lazy friday

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:57:00 +0000

For SURFERS HEALING....

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:59:00 +0000

Please endorse for SURFERS HEALING ...click on this orange box (endorse now)below and go to the site and follow instructions. FREE and EASY!

Porter wants to attend the VB Camp Aug. 20th and wants to help raise money for this non-profit organization.

Surfers Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz.Their son, Isaiah, was diagnosed with autism at age three. Like many autistic children, he often suffered from sensory overload-- simple sensations could overwhelm him. The ocean was the one place where he seemed to find respite.
A former competitive surfer, Israel hit upon an idea--with Isaiah on the front of his surfboard, and Izzy steering from the back, the two spent the day surfing together. Surfing had a profound impact on Isaiah. Israel and Danielle decided they wanted to share this unique therapy with other autistic children. They began to host day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families could be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.

little vignettes...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Tue, 31 May 2011 00:32:00 +0000

This is the bar in our house. I have a thing for birds, nests, eggs, teacups, glassware and vintage shabby chic.

Grocery Savings for 5/10

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Tue, 10 May 2011 20:16:00 +0000

How I split my grocery bill in HALF!!!!!

I SPENT $86.63 on this....

Walgreens4 - 50 oz. jugs Arm and Hammer liquid laundry soap
2-2pks Reach toothbrushes
1 Domino Sugar (4 lbs)

Rite Aid2 - 64 oz.bottles Welch's Grape Juice

Kroger
10 boxes San Georgio Pasta
10 Marie Calender Chicken Pot Pies
5 Chicken Alfredo Microwave Meals
1 dozen Kroger Eggs
5 Bottles Kraft BBQ Sauce
1 carton fresh Strawberries

Harris Teeter
2 packs HT Split Chicken Breasts
Harris Teeter's 'Meal Deal' x 2:
2 packs Center Cut Oscar Meyer Bacon
2 dozen Eggland's Best Eggs
2 packages Frozen Hash Browns
2 bags Lender's Bagels
2 tubs Philly Cream Cheese
2 vacuumed packs Maxwell House Coffee

...and I and SAVED $82.02, using coupons/store deals. I also got $9 coupons in Reward/UPS and will get $3 once I do a Rite Aid Survey....hey, it all adds up!

more wedding stuff...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:58:00 +0000

1. Definately having a huge fruit platter.

2. Like this simple way for the food to be served....we'll do this.

3. Really like this idea of everyone writing messages to Lauren & Nick on stones....hmmm.

Changes...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Mon, 02 May 2011 00:34:00 +0000

This coming Wednesday Porter is getting his GTube replaced into a Button (aka: a Mic-Key) and....
After 4 years and 2 months, Porter is officially off of his TPN!!!! Yes, I said he is OFF his TPN!

Now we are monitoring him for a couple of weeks and if his levels stay good off the TPN his central line will get replaced with a Port (so funny to think of Porter getting a Port, eh?)...woohoo!

Oh and this is something cute Porter did tonight as James tucked him into bed after hooking up his GTube/Elecare. Porter has been so used to having his TPN backpack every night that he said to James;"Backpack missing?" James told him he didn't need it now, but he asked about his backpack again.

So many new changes and still Porter smiles daily and keeps us giggling and feeling blessed. He teaches us daily and we are so proud to be his family.

Monday's Blog Spotlight

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:14:00 +0000

~ alittlelovliness ~

I love this gal's blog! Here's just a glimpse of...

Her photographs of flowers...

Things she sews, like these Sweet PillowCase Rompers for her girls....

and her amazing Party Themes.....

Check out her blog.

I'm sure it'll take some time to surf through all her 'little loveliness', because I'm still going through it all and I am 'wowed'.

Re-ReOrganizing Coupons...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 23:47:00 +0000

OK, so this is the method in which I will be now organzing my plethora of coupons. My zipper binder system wasn't working efficiently enough for me. This is way easier. I'll use envelopes with tab dividers for each category and can just flip through. whew!

Celebrating Earth Week....

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:39:00 +0000

Hoping to win this Genesis Today Acai Berry Gift Basket!

Genesis Today doesn’t just use ANY fruits, they are SUPERFRUITS! They’re packed with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, essential fats, protein, and especially antioxidants.

They also practice Sustainability: There’s a reason it rhymes with responsibility. Sustainability is one of their most cherished guiding principles. From their successful recycling program at their own office (nearly 53 tons in 2009!), to their choice of PETE recycled bottles for their juices, and of course their fruit farming practices, they’re making sustainability a priority, one day at a time.

About Genesis Today Acai Berry Juice: They don’t call it the “beauty berry” for nothing. Acai berries are packed with antioxidants that support healthy skin, hair and nails. They’ve also been known to provide natural energy support — how delicious is that? Find it in the refrigerated section of Walmart and other fine retailers, next to the orange juice.

Follow: Celebrate Earth Day 2011 , Coupon Katarina
and Genesis Today on FaceBook and enter to win!!!

just joined Planet Fitness...

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:09:00 +0000

Starting my workout tomorrow, then at least 3-4 times per week. Went with the upgraded plan, so I also have access to the tanning booths, massage chairs and more. Super charged for this!

what do you do during Spring Break?

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:38:00 +0000

Spring Break is coming up!

Do you make plans to do family activities?
Our Family is planning to....

1. Go ~~Letterboxing~~ -done
2. ~~Go to the dog park for a 'Pug Play Date'~~-done
3. ~~Hit the Beach (towards cooler evening hours since Porter doesn't sweat).~~ -done
4. ~~Plant our family garden (now known as 'Graham Gardens')-done~~
5. ~~Eat Pizza outside at Bella's in Ghent...our fave~~ -done
6. Ride the Ferry
7. On Thursday night at 8pm- FREE Planetarium! (April's Theme: "Life and Death of Stars")
8. Fly Kites at Mt. Trashmore ~~-(went to Mt Trashmore)~~ -done
9. ~~Dye Easter Eggs and Make Easter Cupcakes~~ -done
10. ~~Have Easter Supper with Family~~.-done

Porter sings Fireflies by OwlCity

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:05:00 +0000

Light It Up Blue

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:59:00 +0000

Hello Axel Kitty....

noreply@blogger.com (Peg) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:04:00 +0000

...welcome to the jungle!

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