NOT Just Another Mom

I first mixed some of the dog food with my dogs regular food and they loved it! After a few times, I let them eat it and they loved it! I haven't noticed my dogs chewing at their hair and skin as much so it seems to have calmed their irritation. They have been satisfied and clean the bowl! The food is small bits and easy to eat and has no grains. It includes chicken and turkey with fruits and veggies. I love that it is good for them. Although I would love to switch permanently, I won't because it's too expensive. However, it mixes well with my dogs regular lamb and rice formula and would be a great mix in! Follow Me!

As I went to let the dogs out this morning, I noticed something odd. The toy that Little Man threw in the pool yesterday caught my eye.  There sitting on top was the cutest thing!  It was a frog sitting there- just hanging on for dear life.  I took some pictures and gently lifted it out to safety.  I think that was a subtle reminder for me to keep taking notice of other things in life and not always focus on myself.  Keep looking for others in need and be there for them- to help them.  

It's quiet this morning.  My oldest is already gone to school and my youngest and hubby are still sleeping.  I just finished a card for a person who is retiring at my husbands office. I  used scrapbook paper for the card and covered it with blue striped paper. I then used quilling strips in navy blue to accent. The flower petals are one full light blue strip with a quarter of a navy blue  added, crimped, rolled into a coil and pinched. The leaves and stem are simply green strips crimped as well. On the inside, I wrapped the blue striped paper around and printed out the sentiment for the right side. Hope you enjoy! Fairly simple 😍  Follow Me!

So I found an app on my IPad called Touchcast.  After playing around a little, I decided I would give it a try to see if I could do a tutorial.  I chose to make a simple heart out of two tear drops.  Here is the tutorial. I apologize for the little bit of trouble I had getting my pictures to disappear in the tutorial... Let me know what you think!

I had the opportunity of participating in the latest chatterbox from www.houseparty.com.  I received a copy of Barbara Delinsky's newest book "Sweet Salt Air" and it was a great summer read.  I enjoyed getting into the main characters Nicole and Charlotte.  The story is about two close friends who got to know each other on an island.  The story goes on to reunite them later in life and because of some drama that happened the last time they saw each other Charlotte is reluctant to go back but know she must to help her friend with an amazing cookbook that she is writing.  The story is easily relatable to anyone and you also learn about a few topics as you read.  A great summer read!  Check out her information and other books here...  http://barbaradelinsky.com

I am blessed to live in a neighborhood with several neighbors around who have children close to the ages of my own.  The other day, one of my neighbors bought her daughter a new desk and was trying to give her old one away.  I didn't think we had room, but my daughter wanted it!  She had been doing her homework on her bed and the couch and although it was comfy, it's just not practical.  She begged for us to take it, so I relented.  The only problem?  The desk was white and her furniture is all black.  What to do?  I decided to paint it of course! The desk consisted of a desk and small hutch with a cork board strip running across the back.  My friends daughter had written on it and so after thinking how to remedy it, I decided to cover it with fabric.  I will show you the before and after pictures. The only problem I had with this project was the spray paint I initially started out with.  It was spraying like spatter paint and lea...

Okay, I've spent quite a bit of time now using Google+ with my blog and it has been horrible.  If you use Internet Explorer then you can't see comments, can't comment, much less read comments!  I have taken the Google+ association off!  DONE!  I loved having it all connected, but it's frustrating trying to keep up with comments...Anyone else have trouble with this?  Also, I found out that in order to comment, you have to have a Google+ account.  I do NOT want to force anyone to sign up on something they don't want!!!  Hopefully I can now get back to what I enjoy and sharing thoughts with you!  :) On a side note, Hope that you had a blessed Thanksgiving and now we have to gear head first into Christmas!!  :)