by Robin | Mar 10, 2008 | Advice, Great ideas!, Life Philosophy, Personal
A mantra I mentally shout when I feel like whatever it is I’m doing isn’t enough–"DO SOMETHING–because something is better than nothing!"–has become one of my life philosophies. I don’t even know if I’ve ever...
by Robin | Mar 2, 2008 | Bargains, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Raves & Rants
For all y’all who are as big of fans of The Lady and Sons as I am–that’s Paula, Jamie and Bobby Deen if you’ve been living under a rock–please take advantage of a special PENSIEVE promotional code for her online store. Now through...
by Robin | Feb 27, 2008 | Advice, Celebrations, Family, Favorite things, Friends, Great ideas!, Personal, Photos, WFMW
It's not surprising that if my favorite gift of all time to have received is one of "words", my favorite gift of all time given would also be. My husband hit the Big Four Oh a few years ago, and because I love him and completely understand and...
by Robin | Feb 15, 2008 | Great ideas!, On my soapbox, Personal, Raves & Rants
Thinkin’ about my morning yesterday, I did a few calculations: 6 opportunities/yeartimes22 years (since I broke the 110 lb barrier)times3-4 potential uses for each pint of blood donatedequals396 – 528 people whose lives might’ve been saved or at...
by Robin | Feb 12, 2008 | Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Nostalgia, Party, Personal, Photos, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
Each year’s party, at least in most recent years, begins with Noni reading this passage~ “When did you last have a tea party? When was the last time you enjoyed a cup of tea with someone you cared about? Isn’t it time you did again? ...
by Robin | Feb 8, 2008 | Celebrations, Family, Family Traditions, Favorite things, Great ideas!, Holidays, Kids, Mom stuff, Party, Personal, Photos, Surcies, Sursees, Cercies, TREATS!, Valentine Tea, Valentine's Day
Thirteen years ago, my mother-in-law timidly asked me if I’d be interested in hosting a mother-daughter Valentine tea party for my then three-year-old daughter, her first grandchild. After giving birth to four sons, she was delighted, finally, to have a little...