Let’s talk toys. The recent epidemic of toy recalls has generated a lot of conversation at our dinner table, at my mommy&me playgroups, and (I’m sure) in millions of other homes. The question that comes up for me is, “What am I going to do about it?” For starters, I’ve
Originally wrote this on the 20th, then saved it as a draft, intending to add pictures before I posted it. Well, I still haven’t taken pictures, but I’m going to post this anyway! Short story of the last two days: Sadie the Saturn kicks the bucket. We stay out late
Last night we completed the project! First we had to attach the L-brackets to the shelves. I have to say that this was the hardest part of the project, and if I had to do it again I would attach these prior to putting the shelves together. Each L-bracket needs
Apparently, graduating from college didn’t do it. Getting married didn’t do it. Surviving cancer didn’t do it. Having a baby didn’t do it. Becoming a doctor didn’t do it. But mowing his own lawn on a Sunday afternoon did it. Chris finally feels like a “real grown up.”
Okay, so the next phase of installing the shelves is done. It was a quick and easy step, which we somehow managed to string out over the whole weekend. Basically, we finished filling & sanding the screwholes and the rough spots on the boards. Then we painted the shelves inside
This is a great beginner’s project, if you ask me. I was able to get all four shadowbox units put together in one 2.5-hour naptime. Just in case you’re interested – or want to build these for your family room! – here’s how I did it. 1.) Decide how much
MICHELLE NEBEL
I write about faith and theology, family and organizational tips. Always a planner at heart, I’m also a Bible study teacher and community volunteer. This is where I share a glimpse of my life, and I hope you’ll find the thoughts here encouraging!
