This is what I found yesterday morning, hidden among the stones in front of our apartment. It is a wonder how I spotted it. It means there is a baby bird somewhere near. How sweet! Love the shadow it casts in this photograph. Now onto what I found in my WordPress reader last evening. Another…
I Need Your Votes – Simply The Best Summer Edition!
A few days back, I came to know of the “Simply The Best Summer Edition DIY & Crafting Competition” over at Mom 4 Real and Fox Hollow Cottage. The voting is now open and I would like all of you to pitch in, please! I have entered my Cute ‘Pin-spired’ Spring/Summer Crafts consisting of my crepe paper rose wreath…
A Visit To The Botanical Garden
I have lived in San Antonio for 3+ years now, and never visited the botanical garden. The Zoo and Sea World, we’ve visited countless times. So last weekend, I gathered my forces (read hubby and son) and spent a pleasant day exploring the San Antonio Botanical Garden. It was lovely! It may not be the best botanical garden…
An Interview With Boy
Little Boy is 3 years old and has that innate wisdom that little children seem to have. He knows that I have a blog and write about stuff I do around the house. Last night, I was working on the computer, drafting a new post. I can hear him telling his father, “Mommy is looking…
How To *Put A Superhero To Work*
What do mothers do when left alone with Superheroes? Put them to work, of course!!! In the bathroom, Holding accessories, Holding bedtime books on the chair-turned-nightstand, Now, let me put Iron Man back on the toy shelf, before Boy gets home from school. You won’t tell him, right?!! 😉 I staged these photos just for…
Dry Vase Arrangements And A Blog Milestone
We’ll do that in reverse order. The milestone first. I am happy to announce that last night my blog views crossed the 10K mark! Woo-hoo!! In only my third month of blogging! A big shout-out to all my regular and occasional readers. You guys are the best! Keep visiting! Don’t forget to follow me via email (button…
What I Am Reading Now – #2
Time for another update of my reading list. This is what I am reading right now. I’ve selected all light, breezy novels this time! Just right for spring! 1). The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – The movie tie-in book, originally These Foolish Things by Deborah Moggach. I deplore books and movies by non-Indians that resort to…
Easy Kids Artwork Display Wall
Ever since Boy started pre-school, he has been bringing home a load of artwork each week. Even otherwise, the kid loves to paint! I was looking for a cute way to display some of his artwork, instead of just sticking them up on the wall. We needed a designated space, else I knew the whole…
A Review – Third Day Naturals
Two weeks ago, I won a fabulous giveaway from a fellow blogger, The Frugal Girl. What did I win? Let me show you. These amazing products are from Third Day Naturals, a family owned small business based in NY. They make all-natural soaps, body scrubs, lotion bars and lip balms. Their products are free from phthalates, parabens…
A Midnight Post
My body clock has been thrown off balance. Ever since ‘daylight saving’ started and an hour magically disappeared on Sunday night. I had to wake up early for church on Sunday morning. This made me sleepy by noon, so I took a nap. Now, it is past midnight and I am wide awake. (The cup…
The Liebster Award
I got the best surprise this morning. Summer from Mallow & Co nominated me for the Liebster Award this week! The Liebster award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. What is a Liebster? Liebster is a German word and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued,…
Spring Wardrobe Pieces
I found this cute pink shirt. Just right for spring and summer! Here is how I’ll be wearing it. Pair with my beige corduroy trousers from Target or basic blue jeans. And finish off with this turquoise pendant necklace. Or my globe pendant necklace. Or a light scarf for cooler days. And I am really drooling…
