just for fun – Bethany LaShell

How to Prettify Plain, Cardboard Magazine Holders

I’m cheap. (Really, Mum, even though I know you don’t believe it!) So when I needed magazine holders, I went to Ikea and bought the 5-pack of cheap, flat (to assemble), white, cardboard file holders. Sorry I can’t remember how much they cost, but 5 were way cheaper than 1 of the expensive, brand-name onesContinueContinue reading “How to Prettify Plain, Cardboard Magazine Holders”

My Daughter, the Writer

I am proud to announce that my daughter, Mercia Dragonslayer (no, that’s not what her birth certificate says!), is a guest blogger over at Write It Sideways! Please check out her wonderful tips for NaNoWriMo, 5 Ways to Avoid One-Month Insanity. I’m so proud of her!! Check out her blog, Slaying Dragons, for all sortsContinueContinue reading “My Daughter, the Writer”

Punctuation Matters!

I’d give proper credit, but I swiped these off Facebook 🙂

What I Did Yesterday Instead of Writing Blog Posts

I rearranged the furniture–again! A few months ago, I had moved my office stuff into the guest room so that I could close the door on the TV, warring radio stations, and door slammings. Well, I realized that just was not going to work too well for school (which starts today), so now Emily hasContinueContinue reading “What I Did Yesterday Instead of Writing Blog Posts”

The Graduate

Two weeks ago, my oldest daughter graduated from our homeschool. Yay!! I shared a little bit about persevering through all the hard times. Now, I’d like to share a little bit about my special girl through the years. I’m joining up with the Heart of the Matter Online homeschool high school graduate celebration blog hopContinueContinue reading “The Graduate”

Moms & Grandmas

I pray each of you had a very blessed Mother’s Day yesterday. Well, on my nifty writing/blog planner, I had written “Ode to Moms” for today. But, I couldn’t find the time to write it ahead of time (it’s now Sunday night). So instead, y’all can catch a glimpse of my real-life mom (you don’tContinueContinue reading “Moms & Grandmas”

You Might be an Obsessive Organizer If . . .

1. You thought of the post-it flag pen first.2. Your calendar consults you.3. You label your labels.4. Your closet is so clean, the skeletons have disappeared.5. You hold the world record for never losing a sock’s mate in the dryer.6. You make lists of your lists.7. You wander into office supply stores to window shop.OfContinueContinue reading “You Might be an Obsessive Organizer If . . .”

DIY Designer Bulletin Board

Y’all have already seen my fabulous new desk, bookshelf, and accessories, right? If not, be sure to take a look. Well, I had this old, boring bulletin board hanging around, and I decided I wanted to snazz it up some to match the rest of my (non) office (aka the school room).I stapled quilt battingContinueContinue reading “DIY Designer Bulletin Board”

Or Else!

Thanks to my dad for sharing today’s little bit of humor!

Traditions!

Y’all know how much I love lists, but there is one thing for which I don’t need a list: our Christmas morning traditions. It’s been pretty much the same since I was a kid. My own kids have taken over waking up their parents way too early.Christmas stockings are placed by the side of theContinueContinue reading “Traditions!”