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Free Mini Avatars (Favicons?)

May 2, 2022/

Does anyone have a need for free mini avatars? I’ve actually been able to use the bear one as a favicon even though it is technically too big. Nine out of these 10 icons were mouse drawn by me. The exception was the earth which was a free use image.…

“I Don’t Believe You” – Dealing with an Invisible Illness

May 1, 2022/

Dealing with an invisible illness, I’ve gotten to hear “I Don’t Believe You” more than once when I’ve been brave enough to share my mental health issues. This post could be triggering. If you are in a tough place mentally, please read with caution. I continue to be the first…

Buying a Mattress and Storage Bed Frame

April 28, 2022/

Please note that this Adventure in Buying a Mattress and Storage Bed Frame post was originally written in 2013 for my other site littlebitsandpieces.com. I had to give up the bed in the divorce a year later, so I no longer can answer specific questions about it. Since I was…

Spring Fling Party – Class Room Mom Ideas

April 24, 2022/

It is the time of the year for a Spring Fling Party for your child’s classroom. I did always enjoy being a room mom. I was able to be one for each of my three children’s kindergarten classes and now again for my oldest’s 4th-grade class. That was the year…

Random Paint Shop Pro (PSP) Tubes

April 23, 2022/

Today I am sharing some random Paint Shop Pro (PSP) Tubes. You can use them in digital or offline scrapbooking as they were all created at 300dpi so that they would print well. Almost all of them are safe for CU (commercial use) and those that are not are noted…

The Shame of Depression

April 18, 2022/

The shame of depression is so overwhelming that it truly makes the experience so much worse. I know… keeping silent for my entire life and hiding everything from my family wasn’t one of my best choices. I was in my late teens (1987 or 1988) and had already tried to…

Rosemary and Garlic Chicken Tenderloins Recipe

April 17, 2022/

This Rosemary and Garlic Chicken Tenderloins Recipe were originally created with Kraft Fresh Takes. Don’t worry! I have updated the recipe with substitutions and I hope someone enjoys it. If you decide to make it and have suggestions, please let me know in the comments. My mom and sister were…

End of Year Party – Class Room Mom Ideas

April 16, 2022/

As a Room Mom, I found that coming up with ideas for the End of Year Party can be the best part of the job. Back in 2012, this is what I came up with: Choosing a theme for this year’s End of the School Year Celebration was easy. It…

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