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After 2 weeks of pain and setbacks and holidays, I think I might finally be back on the road to recovery. I managed to come down with a cold this weekend, which sucks, but such is life in the Midwest … Continue reading →

I like a good superhero movie. I looove Robert Downey Jr. (I even loved him when he was all addicted and wandered into that kid’s bedroom and passed out.) So you might be able to imagine my anticipation for the … Continue reading →

I love these wierd and unscientific quizzes. I figured I’d share this one. Which woman from the Outlander series are you? You are Claire Beauchamp Randall Fraser. You are resourceful, practical and a strong woman. You’re not afraid to stand … Continue reading →

MS3 Clue 1 chart a Originally uploaded by robinmommy21 I’ve completed chart A. I was hoping to be further along by now, but it’s been a nutty week. So I’m behind on the stole already. Oh well. I knew that … Continue reading →

If you are thinking about buying one of those outdoor tent-canopy dealios that every store has out now, do not buy the inexpensive one from Super “Floor”-Mart. My sister bought one on clearance last fall, when the price had dropped … Continue reading →

I was beginning to feel like we’d never be able to set aside a weekend to sand and shellac the family room floor. But I whined to my husband enough that we managed to clear our schedules and rent the … Continue reading →

I finally finished the wallpaper in the dining room, but now am stuck for curtain ideas. The window seat will be recovered with a coordinating fabric in the very near future. It’s a South-facing window, so I probably need some … Continue reading →

mistinted paint. I just love that table piled with cans of “oops” paint that employees screwed up, or that customers did not want. I have a basement full of it. Sure I have projects lined up for almost all of … Continue reading →

I went to the store yesterday to buy some paint for my front door frame. I was so excited that by the time my 2-year-old’s nap was done, I’d be able to cross something off my list. One thing COMPLETED! … Continue reading →

I’ve avoided updating this of late, and I am a wee tad embarrassed about the number of projects I’ve got going, and the time it is taking me to complete any of them. But hey, it is hard to work … Continue reading →