Friday 5 – Gymnastics, Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Kneaders, Amazon, & Halloween Projects

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Here are the 5 random things that make me happy this week. 1: Gymnastics Image Source | CNN It has been about 10 years since I’ve been “in” to the Olympics.  I’ve been missing out!  We have enjoyed watching the Olympics as a family this past week and I’ve especially enjoyed watching the gymnastics competition. [...]

Nothing Happier than Heavenly Skies, Wildflowers, & Relaxing

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Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy.  Read more about the nothing happier series. We just got back from a family trip to Island Park.  Island Park is one of my happy places.  We have been there at least once a year for the last 10 years.  It is so beautiful [...]

Friday 5 – Opening Ceremony, Love Bug, Love You, Childhood, & River Rafting

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Here are the 5 random things that make me happy this week. 1: Olympics Opening Ceremony Image Source | Boston.com The Olympic opening ceremony is tonight and I can’t wait.  It is always spectacular and I can’t even imagine what it would be like to be there. 2: Hippie Love Bug Inspiration Image Source | [...]

When I grow up, I want to be an artist

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I have been sharing some projects I have been doing in preparation for my daughter’s art themed birthday party next week. I was going through some of her work from her second grade portfolio and thought this picture and journal entry would be perfect to share. I like her tip – “Be happy and smile.”  [...]

Nothing Happier than Playing in the Water, Good Mornings, & Kids Climbing Trees

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Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy.  Read more about the nothing happier series. Playing in the Water Nothing makes me happier than playing in the water. Summer is the three months out of the year when it is OK to get wet, get dirty, and make messes.  A kid’s dream [...]

Friday 5 – Lightening Storms, Just Dance, The Idea Room, Ho Hey, & Survive

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Here are the 5 random things that make me happy this week. 1: Lightening Storms Image Source | Java Jive I love summer lightening storms.  We have had a couple brief lightening storms this week, but I’m hoping for more. 2: Just Dance Image Source | Gamr Review I played Just Dance for the first [...]

Nothing Happier than Watermelon, Having a Plan, & When Painting is Done

Nothing Happier than Watermelon

Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy.  Read more about the nothing happier series. Watermelon Nothing makes me happier than watermelon. Watermelon reminds me of summer.  My mom always had watermelon for us to snack on when we were growing up.  I love the sweet taste of watermelon. Having a Plan [...]

Friday 5 – Love, Eighteen 25, I’m Not a Nerd, Beekeeper’s Daughter, & Floating Balloons

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Here are the 5 random things that caught my eye this week that make me happy. 1: Love Image Source | Brian S. Chen Photography Today I feel love.  My husband has had a busy week at work and was out of town today, so I haven’t talked to him for most of the week [...]

Nothing Happier than Airplanes, Bubbles, & Sparklers

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What a week!  Life just gets busier and busier, doesn’t it!?  We had a fun, laid-back week.  Our highlight for the week was lighting fireworks in our driveway on the Fourth of July. With the Fourth of July past, I’m getting prepared for my daughter’s birthday parties later this month.  We are also busy decorating [...]

Nothing Happier than S’mores, Freedom, & Cupcakes

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What makes you happy?  I have a goal to find, recognize, and remember the little things that make life happy.  Read more about the nothing happier series. Here is this week’s list of things that make me happy: S’mores Nothing makes me happier than s’mores. Last weekend we went camping.  One of my favorite things [...]