WFMW - Backpacks

After spending $20+ on character backpacks for my kids each year and then having them still fall apart mid-late school year, I finally found a solution.

I had an LL Bean backpack when I was in high school. I still have it, so when my son's backpack fell apart last year, I gave him mine instead of going out and buying him another one in April. That thing is still in great shape, even after the abuse it gets from my son!

I purchased one this year for my daughter for only $27.95. They come in several different sizes for different ages of kids, and many come with matching lunch boxes.

LLBean backpacks.....it works for me!

WFMW ~ Cleaning Stainless Steel

When we built our house two years ago, I WANTED stainless steel appliances. Once I got them, I realized what a pain they were to clean. I've tried everything to clean these. Any and every product in the store that was meant for stainless steel, I bought. I have the clutter under my kitchen sink to prove it.

Yesterday while browsing in Target, I came across a product I hadn't seen/tried before, so I figured what the heck?




Weiman's Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish not only took the fingerprints off the fridge it made the appliances look shiny and brand new! With young kids in the house, I probably should buy stock in this product for as often as I'll have to use it!

That's what works for me!

Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones (or just mean friends)

Lauren after falling (actually pushed) off of a playhouse at a friends house. She was such a trooper. The top picture was the temporary cast/sling she got at the ER. The bottom picture is of her waterproof cast that she'll have to wear for three weeks. At that point they'll remove it and re x-ray it to see if the break has healed. We're keeping our fingers crossed!

Welcome

Since my old blog crashed and I was no longer able to access it, I thought I'd start up a new one.

There's so many weekly things in blogland that I'd like to participate in, so hopefully you'll be seeing me around more. :)