Friday, November 6th, 2009 9:00am
I love to go to my home page when I get online and see the daily, featured, changing articles. Today, I read that an art director at The Associated Press is leaving his job, his girlfriend, and his apartment and traveling around the world for an entire year, by car.
What a fantasy! He’s 33 and feels that he must do this now, or never!
Check out the article and share some of your travel fantasies with us!
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 9:00am
As the school year continues, I realize that is it only my first grader who brings home holiday and season related arts and crafts offerings.
The first grade teacher has given a homework assignment that each child should bring in a model of a Thanksgiving table decoration. They will vote on five of the best ideas. Then, they will break into teams and make one of the winning decorations for each of the other children in the class. After their class Thanksgiving banquet in school, each child will bring home five decorations.
Our son decided to make place cards. He feels strongly that Thanksgiving dinner tables have “assigned” seats for “good conversation.” He asked his teacher if he could use the classroom printer to print out photos. Then, he took some photos of his friends. He cut up some grocery store brown paper bags and folded them. Using my pinking shears he cut the sides of the folded paper. Then, collecting all of my raffia, he made a knot and loop and glued it to the upper left corner. He cut out the photos of his friends and glued them in the middle of the folded paper. He secured the bottom of the folded paper with a strip so it would have card-like stability. Then, he neatly printed each person’s name under the photo with an orange marker.
Of course I think that the place cards are perfect. He has been commissioned to make the same models for our family’s table. We’ll see if his idea is voted for one of his class’s five choices. He told us he will “sell his idea during the presentation as a way to use things in the house.”
Let’s hear from you about your ideas for homemade place cards and table decorations for Thanksgiving that involve everyone in the family!
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 9:00am
Recently, I received a brochure from Bed, Bath & Beyond. Before clipping the coupon out of the brochure, I noticed that this store now offers what is called an “entertainer’s party set” of dinner and salad plates as well as bowls. In addition, one can purchase twelve 19 oz. red or white wine glasses as a set.
Pottery Barn also offers similar products called “caterer’s sets” with plates, wine glasses and table linens sold as a dozen.
What a great idea! If you know that your hosts need more dishes or glasses for your upcoming holiday celebrations, share the information!
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 9:00am
Yesterday was the sixty-two year anniversary of our parents. Back in 1947 people married at a young age. Most of them had a family right away. Our parents decided to wait and finish their educations and begin careers before bringing children into their family unit. Obviously with a sixty-two year marriage resulting in two people who are good friends and still love one another, we, as their children, see them as an inspiration.
Times were different back in the fifties, sixties, and seventies when we grew up. But, the basic ingredients of good communication, mutual respect, and mutual support of each other’s need to grow have not changed. We got together and celebrated sixty-two years of marriage.
Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!
Monday, November 2nd, 2009 9:00am
During 2009, our neighborhood organized and together we assumed summer camp responsibilities and dress exchanges. Recently, several neighbors discussing wanting to have a shared New Year’s Eve Party!
What a great idea! I have certainly hosted my share of parties in 2009 and most of my neighbors have been my guests. I will gladly help someone else be the site for the party.
The planning meeting will be held next Thursday evening. Both my husband and I will be there.
Let’s hear from you about your ideas for New Year’s Eve plans!
