Sunshine Sunday - races and umbrellas

Yesterday Mr. Roar had a bike race.  The boys and I went to cheer him on.  It was the first race we've been to this year.  The boys even made signs.

Baden's sign says "Go Daddy" as well, if you can't tell :)

Soapbox Saturday - Mod Podge Rocks

While at Snap I got to speak on a panel with Amy from Mod Podge Rocks.  She was really cool and I felt lucky to have the chance to get to know her more.  She has a great business mind and a fun, laid-back personality.  When I heard that she had a book coming out I was excited to review it.  In fact, it arrived in the mail and then later that day I was at Hobby Lobby and I saw it there for sale.  (Yes, I had a nerdy inward I-know-her moment :)

The book is packed with all sorts of projects that use mod podge.  (Sidenote: Am I the only one who has always called it Modge Podge?  I only realized I was wrong a year ago :)

I thought I'd give you a sneak peek of my favorite projects in the book.

Feature Friday - Knotted Headband from a T-Shirt

Before we get started, I wanted to remind you that if you are planning on participating in "For the Love" this summer, all entries are due by May 31st.  I've already received some fun ones and I'm looking forward to getting it all scheduled and set up.  If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can read about "For the Love" HERE.

Okay, on to today's post.

Way back in August, Mandy from Sugar Bee Crafts posted THIS adorable knotted headband.  I LOVED it and meant to make one right away, but then I forgot about it until I needed to teach a group of ladies from church how to make something with recycled t-shirts.  Bam.  This was the project.

I ended up making several of them in the process.  I really like them because they are so comfy.

Silhouette deal AND a Dairy Man Tee

Today I have a Silhouette promo for you and it's a fun one.  Here are the details.

You get a Silhouette Cameo.....

....and their sweet tote to carry it....

....all for $309.99.

(Or if you already have the Silhouette, you can pick up the tote for $54.99.)

You have to go HERE to get the deal and then use the code "ROAR."  The offer ends May 31st.

They sent me the tote to check out.  I had only seen the pictures online, but I was really impressed by the quality of it.  It's BIG and it has lots of padding and velcro inserts, much like a camera bag.  It holds everything you might need - the Cameo, cutting mats, a laptop, etc.

Wake Up Wednesday

First off, thanks for all your feedback yesterday.  I really appreciate your input.

Last week's challenge was to pick someone and do something kind for them each day.  I picked my husband.  Nothing I did for him was huge, but I tried to do little things and think about him more.  (i.e. letting him nap on Sunday, buying a favorite treat, etc.)  It was fun and I think he might have been doing the challenge himself because he's been extra kind and helpful this week.  It's incredible the difference that little acts of kindness can make in a relationship.

This week's challenge is to learn the names of three people and use them in the conversation.  We did this one last year and it was fun.  I think it's really easy to say, "Oh, I'm not good with names."  Frankly, I think few people are really good with names unless they make a concerted effort to be.  Learning names shows we care.  Who doesn't enjoy hearing their own name?  You could learn a new neighbor's name or even the kids in the neighborhood.  

When we did this challenge last time I shared this story that I found.  I thought it was worth sharing again.

During my second year of nursing school our professor gave us a quiz. I breezed through the questions until I read the last one: "What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?" Surely this was a joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times, but how would I know her name? I handed in my paper, leaving the last question blank. Before the class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our grade. "Absolutely," the professor said. "In your careers, you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say hello." I've never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy. - Joann C. Jones

 So, did anyone pick someone and do a kind act for them each day?  I'd love to hear about it.  Thanks for reading.

Kid Organization Wall (and Things to Come)

Yesterday I showed you the new task board for my boys.  Today I'll show you where I put it.  

I had three frames that I wasn't using anymore, so I sprayed them all gray.