sleepy time tip: random things

by thesleepytimegal on September 3, 2010 · 4 comments

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There are a couple of things I’ve wanted to tell you about.  Here they are in no particular order:

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a worthy distraction

by thesleepytimegal on September 2, 2010 · 3 comments

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Last night as I lie in bed complaining to myself about still being sick, I knew the one thing that would get me out of bed.  (It was only 8 pm, if you were wondering.)  The pictures of the day still in the camera.  That was all I needed for a distraction; my memories of the good in the day and my thoughts of writing about them here.

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hatteras bruschetta

by thesleepytimegal on September 1, 2010 · 5 comments

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We all took turns making dinner each night while at the beach.  We enjoyed shrimp and grits from one family, pasta, pesto and peas from our family, and this beautiful masterpiece my sister-in-law created herself.  I am happy to introduce you to what we affectionately named “Hatteras Bruschetta.”

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fascination

by thesleepytimegal on August 31, 2010 · 10 comments

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Our last night at the ocean, I caught myself speaking to heaven.

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the textures of hatteras

by thesleepytimegal on August 30, 2010 · 8 comments

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{Hatteras Island, NC}

Back home.  Sick tummies for everyone.  Laundry and unpacking undone.

Today I’m daydreaming of another place that’s not home…

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sandy feet

by thesleepytimegal on August 26, 2010 · 4 comments

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It is day five away from home. I have photos and stories to share.

I think I’m starting to look forward to life at home again. There’s something about the end of vacation that reminds you of life awaiting you back home.

Can’t wait to catch up soon!

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are we there yet?

by thesleepytimegal on August 21, 2010 · 1 comment

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Happy trails to us and happy (remaining) summer weekend to you!

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sleepy time tip: art board

by thesleepytimegal on August 20, 2010 · 5 comments

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Today’s sleepy time tip comes from Lynn, a friend of mine, who created this wonderful art board as a gift for my girls’ birthdays.  This art board set is one of the first things going into the girls’ beach bags tomorrow when we hit the road.  I was so inspired by its simplicity and practicality–check it out.

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beach bound: tunes for the trip

by thesleepytimegal on August 19, 2010 · 4 comments

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Music is increasingly becoming an integral part of my family.  I like creating the mood of our day through carefully chosen music.  It acts like a backdrop to our activities.   Sometimes it is Debussy, music from musicals, Ella Fitzgerald, Romanian techno, Astrud Gilberto, or something new I’ll introduce to them. Then when night comes, I am ready for the quiet, but only for a moment. Soon I crave the silky voices of old singers and standards, whether jazz or otherwise, for the evening with Bobby.

Instead of flopping down on the couch last night after children were quiet upstairs, I marched right down to my machine and stash of fabric.  I was determined to sew a CD case for the car.  Since I work best with deadlines staring me in the face, this was my chance to make it before a long car trip.  I wouldn’t have a reason or deadline like this for a while.

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I followed my pattern for my CD case for our little music station upstairs but added more CD pockets and a large pocket on the back for a pad of paper and pen.  It fits perfectly in my car door.

The girls know that they will actually be able to watch a “toonie” during the car ride, so I can leave behind the plastic movie case and slide the movie (they’ve already decided upon The Sound of Music) into the case.  Done and done.

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What are your tricks for keeping order and children happy on your long car rides? I’d love your input!


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beach bound: a bag to go

by thesleepytimegal on August 18, 2010 · 5 comments

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I’ve had this simple beach bag’s instructions tucked away in my “future projects” file for years.

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