tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44717971382156374622024-03-24T22:42:40.801-07:00The Ugly Gray HouseSadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-42803345363145407322013-02-17T14:00:00.000-08:002013-02-17T17:53:28.293-08:00Food Co-Ops and Food Ministries For a long time, I had been referring friends to places like Angel Food Ministries and Treasure Box. These programs bought food at wholesale prices from distributors and created food boxes that people could buy at a substantial discount. For around $35 you could order $60-70 worth of food, and it was enough to feed a family of four for a week.
&Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-9725221610007089402012-08-03T07:48:00.001-07:002012-08-03T07:48:02.273-07:00The Manicured Slayer: The Manicured Slayer First Blogiversary AND GIVEAW...The Manicured Slayer: The Manicured Slayer First Blogiversary AND GIVEAW...: I can't believe it's been a whole year, and yet it has gone by so quickly! The first beauty blog I loved was Phyrra (and still do!). And sl...Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-66304681121134959142012-06-02T20:48:00.002-07:002012-06-02T20:48:58.367-07:00Saturday Six (meme)
I'm participating in this meme, Saturday Six, from Patrick's Place.
1. What is the first movie you remember watching in a theater?
2. Was the first phone you ever used a rotary or push-button style phone?
3. Was the first car you owned new or used?
4. When did you first think you knew for certain what you wanted to do when you grew up?
5. How old were you the first time you set foot on an Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-84363926060775670112012-06-02T20:21:00.002-07:002012-06-02T20:26:03.824-07:00Summer Bucket List - do you have one?Do you have a summer bucket list? I am trying to come up with some good ideas for me and the kids to have fun with this summer. Our schedule is quickly filling up with library events, day trips, museums, parks, beaches, theme parks, and more, but there will still be a lot of "down time" at home. What's better than filling that time up with some fun crafts and stuff like that!
I've Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-46460166709560610132012-05-29T08:29:00.004-07:002012-05-29T08:29:56.873-07:00Back to blogging?I keep thinking "Wow, I should write a blog post about this!" - and then it never happens. It wasn't just having a sixth child that threw my world upside down though. Last summer, my 80 year old mother fell and fractured her spine. The injury amped up her dementia, so she is needing a lot more care and supervision. With my already full schedule having to expand to accommodate taking Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-262524677708012562012-02-25T08:11:00.002-08:002012-02-25T08:13:34.738-08:00Check out the triple"D" ;)I wanted to invite my blog followers to come check out Diapers, Dogs, and Deployments:http://diapersdogsanddeployments.blogspot.comSadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-77184564865704944632012-02-22T17:57:00.000-08:002012-02-22T18:04:36.870-08:00St Patrick's Day Pillow CoverI did it!!!! :)I started AND completed a holiday themed pillow, before the holiday was over.I could have sworn I had found a design like this on Pinterest, but after I got home from the store with the burlap, I couldn't find it any where. I made this design using a fun Celtic font and a shamrock clip art, and stenciled it on to the fabric using the freezer paper stencil technique. It is an Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-46863043600337720582012-02-01T17:00:00.001-08:002012-02-01T17:01:07.617-08:00Valentine's SconcesQuick and simple, I added candy hearts to our new glass candle sconces. I'm going to have fun thinking up different things to add to the sconces for each holiday throughout the year.Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-61434687823039466882011-02-25T16:58:00.001-08:002011-02-25T16:59:16.116-08:00So... where do you buy bows?I've been buying hairbows for over 12 years. I've seen favorites come and go, and I occasionally force a WAHM out of retirement if she's the only one I know who can make a particular item (yes, Julia, I'm talking about you and your tooth-fairy knots!) While I prefer to support WAHMs whenever possible, I will readily admit that my go-to for stash-building basics is Hetian-Lu/The Hairbow Club on Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-82734341620785017692011-02-15T17:42:00.001-08:002011-02-15T17:43:39.503-08:00Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-191539016642026162010-12-19T15:40:00.000-08:002010-12-19T16:26:03.189-08:00Bunsie's ArrivalThe last month or so of this pregnancy was pretty much akin to torture for me. For the first time, I had to deal with swollen feet, so that it hurt to flex my ankle or bend my toes. Along with the puffy tootsies, I had constant heartburn that my papaya enzymes no longer eased. I was hitting the maximum dosage of Tums on a daily basis, no matter what I ate. My pelvis hurt. I pulled a ligament in Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-20730480750696548862010-12-19T15:32:00.001-08:002010-12-19T15:34:44.912-08:00Baby.Catherine Lana K.Born 12/2/2010@ 11:36pm8lbs. 12oz.21 inchesSadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-48114201940539946562010-11-29T17:56:00.000-08:002010-11-29T17:58:46.417-08:00......and still baking.40 weeks, 6 days.I had a NST today and baby's heartrate was just dandy. Another appointment on Thursday for another NST and an ultrasound to check fluid levels. And if I don't go by next Monday, another NST and we'll probably start talking induction as I'll be 42 weeks on Tuesday.Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-41727282173864287782010-11-24T11:32:00.000-08:002010-11-24T11:33:57.777-08:00Still cooking......and I don't mean Thanksgiving dinner. Bunsie is apparently very cozy as yesterday was my due date, and she's still taking up residency in my womb. Next appointment is on Monday, and we'll see what happens then. I sort of expected to go over once again, but was hoping she'd pop out a little ahead of schedule.Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-64416217189444460222010-11-16T17:29:00.001-08:002010-11-16T17:31:06.823-08:0039 weeks.Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-32158713002392493342010-10-08T11:11:00.001-07:002010-10-08T11:13:49.942-07:00{this moment}Inspired by SouleMama:{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see. Wishing you all a lovely weekend!*** *** *** Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-52700156977911404372010-09-24T10:37:00.000-07:002010-09-24T10:46:10.360-07:00Bentos #20-24Bento #20 - Pita bread. Leftover chicken satay. Mozzerrella cheese. Edamame. Blueberry muffin. Clementines. Grapes. American cheese animal cutouts.Bento #21 - Pita bread. Turkey rollup. Mozzerella cheese. Edamame. Blueberry muffin. Raisins, trailmix for the older girls. Clementines. Grapes.Bento #22 - Whole wheat bagel with cream cheese. Turkey rollups. Mozzerella cheese. Edamame. Clementines. Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-17979640817839670452010-09-17T08:58:00.000-07:002010-09-17T09:08:00.593-07:00Bentos #15-19Hawaiian rolls, turkey and cheddar cubes, baby carrots, mini blueberry muffins, korean melon, and blueberries.Plain mini bagels with cream cheese, turkey and cheddar cubes, Gogurt, grapes, korean melon, and blueberries.Bagels with sliced roasted chicken lunchmeat, olives, edamame, Gogurt, cantaloupe, and blueberries.Bagels with sliced roasted chicken lunchmeat, edamame, cheddar and mozzarella Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-1833085626497728542010-09-10T09:20:00.001-07:002010-09-10T09:23:45.890-07:00Bento #14Cheddar cheese quesadilla, oven roasted turkey, fruit salad of nectarines, strawberries, and grapes... mini blueberry muffins, and trail mix for the two oldest.Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-61938090279576585342010-09-10T09:08:00.001-07:002010-09-10T09:21:10.863-07:00Bento #13?Not sure whether to count this one as Bento #13 or not... this was a lunch for my hubby to take to work. 2 of the 4 little ones forgot their lunchboxes at school on Wednesday, so they all bought school lunches on Thursday.Hubby had leftover pasta (penne pasta with alfredo sauce, baby bella mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli, and proscuitto), carrots with peanut butter for dipping, strawberries, a Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-44995826139054576062010-09-09T08:28:00.001-07:002010-09-09T08:31:46.447-07:0029 weeks with BunsieSadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-56674961514865931972010-09-08T21:26:00.000-07:002010-09-10T09:30:30.032-07:00Bento #12A failed experiment - "confetti" cream cheese inspired by Weelicious. While the girls enjoyed this on crackers the night I made this, Niko completely refused to even bite into the wrap. Cecilia said it tasted like shrimp, and Brina said it was just gross. Abbi was the only one who liked it.... like I said, she's the one that will eat just about anything.These bentos included: turkey wraps with Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-35607096500656227802010-09-08T09:42:00.001-07:002010-09-09T08:31:16.400-07:00Bento #11Cinnamon Raisin English muffins with Peanut Butter. Korean melon and nectarines. Mini banana chocolate-chip muffins. Indulgent trail mix for the 2 oldest.Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-66052742905143145372010-09-03T13:24:00.003-07:002010-09-03T13:49:10.792-07:00Bento #10 - or, picky eaters rear their heads.Abbi, 10, has decided she does not like the sandwich thins. She refused to eat yesterday's PBJ sandwich that I made her (after telling me she didn't like the turkey and cheese sandwich) because the bread is "icky". So at 6:30am while I rolled my eyes at this bit of news, I pulled out the whole-wheat bread and made her PBJ on that instead. Aren't I accomodating?Everyone else is still satisfied Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4471797138215637462.post-8688845503918218682010-09-03T13:24:00.001-07:002010-09-03T13:34:45.261-07:00Bento #9Two turkey sandwiches and two PBJ sandwiches on multi-grain sandwich thins. Turkey rollups for those with the PBJs. Cheese sticks. Cantaloupe. Trail mix for all, pretzels added in for the big girls.Not shown, recess snack, apple-cinnamon mini rice cakes.Sadiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293339034965218112noreply@blogger.com0