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Before I say much of anything, I want to apologize for not being around much lately. Life gets busy, especially at the end of the school year. I am sorry I haven’t been around, but I have been answering emails and comments, so at least I have that in my corner.

I thought I would sneak away on a mini-vacation from the blog, but I found that I missed it. And I thought about it a lot. And that happens whenever I do get time away from my huge parade of kids. How can mom enjoy a vacation when she is constantly worried about what is going on at home, or what so and so is doing, etc.?

Simple. Make it an overnight vacation. Or a weekend vacation. Or heck, even date night might qualify in some aspect as a mini-vacation as I am no longer cleaning, cooking or doing anything else that seems to take up half my life.

Oh, and while I have been gone, we have set up job charts. It’s a wonderful concept and you really should consider it. The work load for me has been reduced by half and it allowed me to be able to pick up another freelance job which I was really wanting.

I will explain the job charts in a post later this month, to give you ideas to implement in your own home.

Again, I apologize for disappearing but life really does get in the way sometimes. I missed you all in blog land and will be back more regular now with summer fast approaching and my days seemingly longer.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

About a month ago I created a template for my other blogs. I fell in love with the ease of the template that I use on my other blogs (Musings of a Manic Mom) and (Scribbles ‘N Scraps) so I am using it here.

It allows for nice sized photos to be used, more room for actual posts and well - overall its a nice clean look. I created a new banner using the whole template and color scheme. Sorry that all my blogs kind of look alike, but I just love the look and the template design. What do you think?

This contest is closed.

I’ve got a giveaway for all you blended families or readers of any kind.

I’m giving away the book Summer Breeze by Catherine Palmer and Gary Chapman. The winner will receive one copy of the book and it will be shipped right to your door. Here are the rules:

1. *This contest is only open to U.S. moms.

2. *To enter, just leave a comment (comment must be better than Hi Nicole). If you’re not a blogger, you are still eligible to enter. Only one comment per person, please.

3. *This giveaway will close November 3 at midnight CST. (edit to add: this is BEFORE the time change) I will randomly choose a winner and will post the name first thing Sunday morning.

This carnival of giveaways is being hosted by Shannon over at Bloggy Giveaways. Visit her site this week for links to more great giveaways.

Good Luck!

You will probably notice some changes, items that won’t load, and other small problems this afternoon. We are changing our template, because the one we chose - truly sucked. LOL

Anyway, please be patient. Updates will be completed no later than 2pm CST. thanks!

ETA: Hey, it’s 2pm! What do you think? Still some minor tweaks to go, but the template is how I want it I think. Be honest.