The Green Wife

Trick or treat!

I decorated Elliott’s trick-or-treat bag the other day and just wanted to share!  I got the bag itself on sale at a fabric store for under $1 and then embellished it for about the same price.  I love the way it turned out and I think it should look great with her costume! She loves it [...]

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Cheap, green ways to deskunk your life….

(those of you joining us from DoodleBunz, “HELLO!”) And by deskunk, I literally mean how to get the skunk smell out if one of your pets (or god forbid, YOU) have tangoed with one of these smelly critters….its actually pretty simple, you just need 4 ingredients. White vinegar, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and water. If your [...]

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Mossy Missy

I got these ‘Mossy’ Babylegs with Alex in mind, thinking he could wear them for these odd fall days when sleeves are just way too hot by recess and PE time.  However, Elliott staked claim to them and, I must say, looks rather stylin’ in them. I may be a bit partial because of my obsession [...]

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There is something you should know about me…

And it is that I have a very deep love for, appreciation for, and addiction to handmade items. I get a lovely warm and fuzzy feeling when I think about the creativity, planning, expense, time and love that go into each creation. The mind of a crafty person fascinates me and thrills me [...]

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Campaign signs? No, thanks.

Okay. Here’s the deal. I don’t enjoy complaining. I don’t like to be critical, negative or lean toward being a complete raving lunatic. However….this election business has pushed me outside of my comfort zone. There is something I must get off my chest. Campaign signs. Sure, the candidates will have [...]

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Tuesday pictures

Alex decided to use some of his Tooth Fairy money to buy himself a necklace.  He looked and looked and decided on this peace sign one: He looks so handsome and grown up!  He was a bit disappointed that the kids in his class said that, “Peace doesn’t matter.”  I was kind of at a loss [...]

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I had a dream…

Last night I dreamed that I was standing outside at Belmont University, waiting to go inside and watch the presidential debate. The crowd was tense and anxious because we had all just gotten word that, once inside, we had to make a choice. There would be two gas chamber rooms. The Obama [...]

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Fudge Puddles!

These are absolutely the best cookies I have ever had.  There’s just no two ways about it.  They’ve made me famous with friends and family.  Okay, not famous, but….umm….popular??  People see me coming with fudge puddles and they can’t help but smile uncontrollably.  These cookies are contagious happiness!  Make some and deliver to everyone you [...]

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Halloween is coming!

I finished making Elliott’s costume this morning, so we headed out to see some pumpkins and take pictures.  It was such a fun and easy costume to make:  I just put together an easy, no-sew tutu and embellished a hat she fell in love with at Dollar Tree.  Along with some fun tights and ribbon [...]

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The power of baking soda!

This past weekend, Shayne and I moved the kids into separate bedrooms and during the rearranging process, I discovered this very ugly stain on the carpet: It’s a mystery in substance and in shape. The kids aren’t allowed to have food or drink in their rooms, so I’m really not sure what it could have [...]

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