Category Archives: This, that and the other – misc. stuff

Another sewing project

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

When my grandson saw the blue dress I was making for his sister, he asked if I could make something for him.  I told him I would.  I found this material and thought they would make some cute shorts.  I … Continue reading →

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Sew, I have a new project

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

I love the super simple projects.  I love to sew, but with my schedule, I don’t always find time for all the projects I want to make.  With these pre-smocked dresses, “they” make it so much easier for the “I … Continue reading →

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Thinking Outside the Box

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

I provide full-time day care for my grandson and before/after school care for my granddaughter.  My grandson has one of those mid-fall birthdays, and so he wasn’t eligible for Pre-K since he missed the end of September deadline to be … Continue reading →

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The battle for space

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

My original plan for today was to go to work.  But I had an unexpected day off due to high winds in the DC and surrounding areas.  The weather team on TV said stay home if you can.  Schools closed … Continue reading →

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Downsizing, our way

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

  With 36 years of marriage under our belts, my husband and I are in the process of downsizing and we  just moved to an apartment. That brought back memories of the first time we lived in an apartment back … Continue reading →

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Creative Kids

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

I love that my grandchildren both are creative.  My granddaughter seems to be especially creative.  All you have to do is leave supplies out, crayons, washable markers, paper, scissors, tape, glue, etc. and they will create! Today, my granddaughter has … Continue reading →

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Certificate!

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

  I recently completed a six week continuing education course, “Teaching Preschool,” and earned a certificate.  Loved the class.  It was packed with information that will come in handy as I plan things to do with my grandchildren over the … Continue reading →

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