Taming a Messy Purse

I like many of you probably have a messy purse. I was constantly digging around for things inside of my black hole of my purse. My husband was even getting frustrated that I couldn't seem to find anything.

I headed out to one of my favorite stores, The Container Store to see what they had. This is what I found.

 

The Purseket is a purse organizer. Basically it is a row of neat little pockets that fits into your purse. The pockets were a nice size. I especially enjoyed the one pocket that has a flap on top. I store my lip gloss, hair ties, lotion, and my inhaler in there.

 

The Purseket is very easy to to put in and take out. It works well in my purse and my school bag! Since all your stuff is the the pockets, it leaves the center portion for your wallet .

 

The Purseket also features a key post. This has to be one of my favorite features. I was always digging for my keys. Now I know exactly where they are.

 

My only beef is that the Container Store did not have a better selection of colors and sizes. Purseket offers a few different sizes and patterns. 

 

 

Be sure to check out the Purseket website!

 

 

 

This review is my own personal opinion. I am in no way compensated by Purseket or connected companies.

Try It Tuesday: Freezer Jam

For over a year I have been interested in learning how to can! I've read bunches of books and watched plenty of Youtube videos!

I found this video about making Freezer Jam. It seemed pretty easy to me! 

I purchased two packages of 8oz. jar. Each package has five jars. Love the purple lids!

Here is the pectin that I used. It is especially for making freezer jam. 

Three containers of starwberries

Crushing them with a potato masher was especially fun!

All three containers of berries mushed up!

Sugar and Pectin

 The berries mixed in with the sugar and pectin.

 Three containers of strawberries made seven 8oz. containers of jam.

Freezer jam is delicious. It was super easy to make and tastes wonderful on whole wheat toast. This is a good and safe first step into food preservation.

How-to Video: Homemade Granola!

I made some fabulous granola this evening! It really came out great!I put together a little how-to video just for you!! Enjoy!

The Kite Festival

We spent a beautiful afternoon enjoying the incredible weather at the Kite festival. We attended two years ago with Michael's parents. We had such a good time that we decided to go again this year. Just the perfect day for the festival. Not to hot, not to cold. There was a slight breeze and the sun was shinning! It was a happy shiny day! Here are a bunch of pics!

The yummy and greasy funnel cake!

Michael making his very own kite! That very nice High School kid helped us out. We were the only ones in there without any kids! We are big dorks! It's OK!

I'm actually in a picture!!!!

After the kite festival we headed to one of the Hamilton County Parks for a little walk. They have a really nice walking trail. Some more goofy pictures!

I love windows!

 

We ended the evening with a concert performance by the Cincinnati Christian University Concert Choir! They were brilliant!

Have a lovely evening! Enjoy your sunday!

 

Birthday-In-a-Box and Stuffed Shells

Watching the news lately has made me feel pretty helpless. Why does the news always have to be so negative? Why do they always leave the happy human interest stories until the end. Why can't they mix them in with the rest of the "news".

While reading through my quote journals recently I was reminded of a quote by Mother Teresa, “We can do no great things; only small things with great love.”

Small things. I need to remember the small things. The smile from a stranger. Someone opening the door for you when you have your hands full. The warmth of a sweater. The smell of fresh brewed coffee. The flower or tiny gift given just because. 

Trying to be more mindful and remember to do those little things that make other people's day!


Being busy is no longer going to be an excuse for being lazy. If everyone would take steps to "small things with great love" think of what the world could be life!


Have had the desire to plan a kids birthday party lately. Don't know why, I don't have children. Ok...I do spend a LARGE chunk of my waking hours with children. So anyway,I was on Volunteer Match looking for volunteer opportunities in my area. I came across an opportunity to create themed birthday-in-a-box for the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Cincinnati. It's the most perfect volunteer opportunity. I get to use my desire to make a difference and my love for creating and planning thing. Perfect. So the theme for the box is Butterflies. Going for the 5 to 6 year  old age range. I'm so excited to get started. Hoping to make a couple of things this weekend. Maybe a cool butterfly banner!! Stay tuned for pictures of the project as it comes together. 


Made the most delicious stuffed shells for dinner on Saturday! Yummy! I used ricotta instead of cottage cheese. I enjoy the texture of ricotta a lot more. 

  

I will leave you with a funny kid conversation

                
        Little E: Ms. Emily are you a mommy?
        Me: Not yet!
        Little E: Are you a sister?
        Me: Yup! I have a brother!
        Little E: My brother is old enough to be a 
        daddy!
        Me: How old is he?
        Little E: Seven!

I love 4 year olds!

Have a lovely evening!

Emily

Easter Day

We have started a new tradition! On Sunday we went for a walk at Spring Grove. The flowers were all in bloom it was a beautiful day! We hope to do it again next year!

Here is my adorable husband! What a goof!

Try It: Rainbow Salad

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!! 

This is a little something that I made for one of the preschool classes!

Red: Strawberries

Orange: Cantaloupe and Oranges

Yellow:Pineapple

Green: Kiwi

Blue: Blueberries

Purple: Purple Grapes 

 The Gold at the End of the Rainbow: Vanilla Wafers

The children really seemed to to enjoy the fruit. When I served it to the children I asked them what colors of the rainbow they wanted. Many of the kids even tried a new fruit or two.

Try It: Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill

 

  We enjoy going on day trips together. We haven't been on one in ages. Today we headed south to the Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill.

  Hmmmm....She doesn't look happy does she?

 
 Michael working on some quilt stiching

 

Dried flowers

 

 This woman made the most beautiful woven pieces!

This is one of the pieces she made.

A friendly goat!

 

 Just caught me as funny!

 The placement of his sticker is totally on purpose! What a dork!

 

An actual picture of me!!!

I *heart* picket fences!