The first was a part of my series linked to Simple Mom's Project: Simplify 2012, a post showing the organization of our pantry:
Clutter Hotspot #2 - Pantry/Kitchen
The second was a redesign of our island. Not only a cosmetic change, but for function in swapping the original doored cabinets for more drawers. We also usurped some of the seating overhang for additional storage in:
The 3rd one was part of my series explaining the design and construction of our house, a 98% DIY project by our family, now all shared on this page:
Our (DIY'd) Home for 10
Also, like Pat, I'd like to recognize and thank the two blogs that pushed the most reading traffic my way:
I first met Laxsupermom on the Gardenweb Kitchen Forum, and she is not only responsible for sending a lot of clicks my way, but was one of the people who answered a lot of questions and gave valuable advice in setting up and continuing my blog. She writes Sugar & Spice in the land of Balls & Sticks. She seems to have taken quite a hiatus, I think to be more present in her family's life, which I really admire and applaud!
I met the following lovely lady when I was about five, and she was just newborn! Jennifer writes Another journey....
She is also a Christian homeschooling mom of many, sharing her challenges of momming and schooling her youngest boys, who are adoptees from China with separate challenges. She also happens to be my cousin. ;-)Lastly, I want to express my appreciation to all who read and comment; it means so much to me, and the others on the ends of fun relationships I've formed here in BloggyLand. There are so many blogs I read and enjoy, with authors I so respect. And, thanks, also to those who link from my blog to Amazon to do your various shopping, helping out our family coffers... Mostly, helping add to our Home library!
Party healthily and wisely, but enjoy this last day and night of
I can't believe another year has come and gone so quickly!
Logging you in...
sheilagerke 38p · 659 weeks ago
RHome410 71p · 659 weeks ago
Pat · 659 weeks ago
It's fun looking at all the different things readers see and click on when they visit our blogs.
Now... is there a post somewhere about your Amazon affiliation? I must say...I'm not linked to Amazon in this way...I am a monetized blog...but clearly am not doing something right. For 2013, I'd love to do something more in this way. If you have a post on this already, could you link it in comments or perhaps you could do a post in the future?
thanks so much-- I love reading about your families adventures.
Just FYI---I'll be starting to Homeschool my *Littles* this year....teaching them with pre-school activities while they are here. It has been a LONG time my friend, since I've taught pre-schoolers.
ALL PRAYERS ON MY BEHALF...ARE APPRECIATED. :)
Happy New Year! Pat
My recent post ::Happy New Year! 2013
RHome410 71p · 658 weeks ago
for their instructions. Let me know if that post or the link leave you with questions I might be able to answer.
Have fun teaching your little ones! It doesn't have to be scary or tough. I didn't do much but read aloud (sometimes according to their interests), answer questions, and play and do art or baking projects with them at that age. Conversation with caring, quantity time (full of fun and love) give them security and courage, and I've seen that do wonders in the lives of my kids. You know all this, I'm sure, and you'll be a blessing to them, for sure!