Spring Flings

We forgot to enjoy annual treats at Rita's last week on the first day of Spring.


Despite many e-mail offers and mailed catologues, our family purchased affordable seed packets at...  Family Dollar (4/$1), Big Lots, Giant Eagle, and Lowe's. 


Already we've planted many seedlings... 

Some of the cooler weather crops were started in our outdoor garden such as lettuce, radishes and beets. Thankfully asparagus, a few melons and mint have returned.

It has been enjoyable with warmer weather to begin using chalk on cement walkways, decking and bricks. Plus blowing bubbles, spin wheels and decorating crafts together are never ending fun!

How have y'all celebrated the beginning of Spring?

Birthday Bash!

As we prepare for our child's first birthday in December, several ideas to celebrate include...

• baking a "Smash Cake"
• donning birthday hats
• inflating balloons
• curling bows or making ribbons
• personalizing onesie or shirt with iron-on transfer
• hosting party with family and friends
• creating an ornament or gingerbread home
• blowing bubbles
• arranging craft table for make-your-own favors
• decorating high chair with banners
• shaping cupcakes and cookies with playdough

What other ideas do you have? Any advice for celebrating a child's first birthday?

Healthy Turkeys

In preparation for Thanksgiving, our family is considering to do some of these healthy plans.

• Register in a local Turkey Trot. 
• Make crafts
• Begin decorating traditions
• Create a placemat at the library
• Donate non-perishable items to shelters, food banks, etc.
• Invite friends to join us for the holiday
• Use our sense of humor
• Bake home-grown pumpkin for pie from scratch without wasting anything... puree, seeds, etc.
• Plan to use healthier ingredients

Autumn Scene in PA

How are you preparing to celebrate the holiday?