Monthly Archives: May 2013

Busy

Posted on May 30, 2013 by angelastricklin

This past weekend we were busy. As in overbooked, overcommitted. Busy. Hubby and I were talking Friday night, right before all 5 of us went in different directions that night, about everything we had going on. He stopped for a … Continue reading →

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I’m THAT Mom

Posted on May 29, 2013 by angelastricklin

November someday, 2011…Hubby was in rehab in Beau Bridge, Louisiana…(story for another day)…We were about to move (back) in to our home after a few brief months in an apartment (and another story still). I had gone to the little girls’ … Continue reading →

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Crafty Tuesday – Tile Coasters

Posted on May 28, 2013 by angelastricklin

These are a great first apartment/dorm room inexpensive gift. You can do awesome things with a 20 cent tile from Home Depot or Lowe’s and scrapbook paper! Cut your scrapbook paper to fit the tile, then mod podge the top … Continue reading →

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Cleaning House

Posted on May 27, 2013 by angelastricklin

To say I dislike cleaning our house would be the understatement of the year. I would rather have a root canal (or nap)…Someday I will convince the hubby to let us hire someone to come in once a month…someday… I … Continue reading →

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Seventeen Birthdays

Posted on May 23, 2013 by angelastricklin

Today is our oldest daughter’s 17th birthday. She would tell you that, historically, her birthdays have not been good days for her. Yes, she has had many good birthday parties through the years, but to a 17 year old, memories … Continue reading →

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Crafty Tuesdays: Flip Flops

Posted on May 21, 2013 by angelastricklin

Flip flops are a necessity at our house! Here’s a cute, inexpensive project you can do with the kiddo’s. Great rainy day (or 110 degree) inside craft. Hobby Lobby has these flip flops in all colors for $1/$1.99 and the … Continue reading →

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Moving Day

Posted on May 20, 2013 by angelastricklin

Moving is one of my least favorite things to do. I don’t move well. I tend to procrastinate and end up rushing, throwing things in boxes, and taking things to the new place that I probably should have packed up … Continue reading →

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Home Run

Posted on May 16, 2013 by angelastricklin

When’s the last time you saw a good movie…a great one? Our family is big on movies, we love going to the movies, renting On Demand, Redbox, dvd’s, movie night is a must at our house! A couple of weeks … Continue reading →