Archive for August, 2007
August 31, 2007· Filed under Casual Friday
You know, I am convinced that there is no such thing as a boring week. We started the week off on Monday with all three kids going off to school, Oh Happy Day! (Wendy gets to experience it today) Tuesday my husband came down with something and has been in bed sick all week. My youngest is having a hard time adjusting to the full day Kindergarten schedule and is like a monster unleashed every night at bedtime. Then to top it off she decided to stick a peanut up her nose while I was driving this evening. Does the drama ever end?
There was good drama, too. I’ve been enjoying my peace and quiet during the day. Four of my blogs had more than 10,000 unique visitors each this month – an all time high, and Casual Keystrokes even had an article featured on the Huffington Post – you know that mega-blog that is the #5 on the Technorati #100?
Anyhow, how was your week? Join us for Casual Friday and let us know. Did the kids go back to school yet? Do you have any plans for the holiday weekend? Any wild kid stories to tell? Everyone is welcome!
Thanks to Eliza, Brown Baron, Brooke, Agent Sully, Ingo, Lynn, Jane, Sharon, Denise, Laura, and MomKnowsEverything for joining the fun last week.
August 30, 2007· Filed under Blogging, Working from Home
September is on our doorstep, the kids are going back to school, and your brain is ready for something different. I have a challenge for you! Take some time over the next few weeks to learn something new. Push your intellectual envelope. Feel the rush of doing something new – all by yourself!
I have gathered up some of my favorite web how-to posts for those of you who are feeling brave and wanting to push your self-guided professional development up a notch today!
- How to choose and sign up for a Web host for your WordPress blog by Sarah
- How to install WordPress using cPanel and Fantastico by Sarah
- Tutorial – FTP – it’s as easy as 1-2-3 by Char
- Tutorial – How to create your own FavIcon by Char
- CSS Classroom – Div vs. Span by Char
- Mixing Typefaces Cheat Sheet by Inspiration Bit
- 6 Easy Steps to making a Web Hosting Switch by Char
- 13 Steps to a Blog Redesign by Char
- How to show your most popular posts in the sidebar by Randa
- Blog Carnivals, Start to Finish by MamaBlogga
- 8 Constuctive Bits on Running Contests by Inspiration Bit
- The Ultimate Guide to Where the Moms are Online by Char
- WordPress for Beginners – a whole category of great posts by Lorelle VanFossen
- JUST ADDED – It’s Really This Easy to Add a Link to Your Comment by Dawud
Plus two mega posts from eMoms at Home:
- 26 Internet Marketing How-Tos for Every Level of Experience
- 28 Internet Marketing and Home Business How-Tos
Most of these tasks are not as hard as they might initially appear, and you won’t believe the feeling of empowerment that you will get once you have learned something new and DONE IT YOURSELF!
This post is part of Thursday Thirteen. For more Thursday Thirteen posts, visit the official TT hub.
August 27, 2007· Filed under Family, Reflections
Can you guess what today is? Yep, it is the first day of school. I am now sitting at my desk in my home office listening to … nothing but the gently hum of the dishwasher.
My son started Middle School today and he felt very confident about his schedule, opening his locker and the new independence and responsibility he will be given.
My older daughter started 4th grade with the same teacher my son had for 1st and 4th grades. She is awesome and Miss M is so ready to resume her social butterfly ways.
Little Miss N headed onto the bus with a mix of hesitation and excitement. She is more than ready for Kindergarten but not 100% sure what to expect. She’ll do fine and will be directing the class by the end of the week.
I have been looking forward to this day for 11 years, but am grateful for every day that has passed in between. I am truly grateful that I have been able to work from home so I could be there for all the milestones, tea parties, story times, preschool field trips and all.
What am I going to do with all this uninterrupted time now? Hmmm… I have a stack of work on my desk waiting to be dealt with, I want to paint Miss N’s room, I am going to start walking a few times a week with friends, and I have already been talked into volunteering at the school one morning a week. Something tells me the time will fly by!!
August 27, 2007· Filed under Menu Plan Mondays
It is back-to-school week! Yipee! While it was nice to have a menu plan all summer long, it is absolutely critical that I have one during the school year.
- Monday - Chicken quesadillas, veggies & dip
- Tuesday - Shrimp stir fried rice
- Wednesday - Baked Ziti, salad, garlic bread
- Thursday – most likely fast food due to scheduling
- Friday – Calzones, salad
Need more inspiration? Be sure to check out I’m an Organizing Junkie for more Menu Plan Monday participants.
August 26, 2007· Filed under Contests
The Pinks and Blues Girls are at it again! They always have THE BEST giveaways and their latest two are no exception.
Be sure to enter their Little Girly Girl Giveaway and Older Girly Girl Giveaway complete with tons of back to school fashion girl goodness!
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