Hey Inspired Woman...
do you have a fun summer idea you'd like to share with  us?  Simply click the link below and send it my way.  I'll be posting your ideas for all to enjoy.  Don't forget to share a picture if you have one as well as one of you or your family.  We look forward to hearing from you!
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She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Prov 31:25
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Trish Yanney, one of our special contributors, posted this great idea from her family memories!  How easy & how fun, all at the same time!  Well, maybe Bill didn' t find it so easy, but he did find it wallet friendly! 

Trish just bought some simple scalloped bricks used to trim her flower beds & let all the kids have fun putting their names on them.  She then called on Bill, her knight & shining armor pictured below, to dig her a small hole in the backyard. So, that part might entail just a small amount of work:)

Then, out comes the smores & hot dogs.  Now, that is a great new idea to bring fun right into your backyard!  Thanks Trish and thanks for taking the time share your great idea with us!

Trish also introduced me to the great link  "Family Fun" on our Motherhood page!




"Fun with the Yanneys" July '09
We took an unexpected detour on the way to the orchard.  Okay, we got a little lost:)  It was perfect, because we ended up at this quaint Amish store!
What You Need:
  bag of Caramel squares
  popsicle sticks
  2 Tbls water
  6 Apples


4 Easy Steps:
1. wash apples & insert sticks firmly into stem side of apple.
2. Unwrap caramel squares &
heat in saucepan with water over med low heat
3. twirl apple in pan
4. set on greases wax paper to cool

Caramel Apples With MiMi!
For extra fun: dip in nuts or drizzle with your favorite melted chocolate.
Sept '09
WARNING... everything pictured here is messy, but fully promised to make wonderful FALL memories!
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Here comes 5  more fun ways to celebrate fall:

1. Pumpkin carving
2. Rice Krispies Pumpkins
3. Sugar Cookie Time
4. Caramel Apples
5. Orchard Trip


Oct '09
Thanksgiving favors, name card holders or fun for the kids!
5 Simple Steps:
1. Find little gourds that stand up good.
2. Tear off corn husks or cut raffia ribbon into feather shapes & glue @ back of gourd.
3. Make pipe cleaner feet & fasten with a tack.
4. Use husks to cut a triangle beak & fold under the bottom 1/4th to hold glue.
5. Add your favorite wobbly eyes!


Click below & find Christmas lights near you too!
"Ever since I was a little girl, every December we headed out to see the lights!"
It's hot & it's here! Summer has arrived! I don't know about you, but it's already been 94 degrees here in Tulsa!  The fresh Saturday morning markets are open & it won't be long until they are full of ripe tomatoes!  Summer says fresh fruit, trips to the lake & lots of water splashing in the back yard! So, it's time to let the heat be our friend & enjoy all nature has to offer.

For my family, it doesn't take a big budget, simply to hop in the car and head for some new destination.  In June we headed to the river & in August we were off to the orchard. Our most special memories have been made when Russ piles us all in the car to show us some beautiful site he found on a prayer walk.  His favorite thing is a sunset & we have enjoyed many together.

With each new season, we will post simple ways to enjoy life with your family, just like one of our recent posts for: "Pine Cone & Peanut Butter Bird Feeders".  This is a creative idea that the boys cousins taught us on our visit to Georgia.  It's perfect for enjoying all the birds, so much fun for the kids & an inexpensive way to have an unforgetable moment!.  Together, let's enjoy life!

It's CLASSIC Indoor Winter fun...
TWISTER!
For around $10.00 you can pick up a box of fun that will guarantee a night filled with laughter!  It's Twister, it's timeless & can be enjoyed by all ages. It carried us back to our childhod & created memories for our boys!
"Spring is finally here!"
All it takes is a free hour & an old loaf of bread...
& you can make  memories that they will treasure!
"Spring brings the beautiful promise of new life, share it with those you love!"
We celebrate a risen Savior!
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Eggs!
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Eggs!
"Pine Cone
&
Peanut Butter
Bird Feeders"
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3 Simple Steps:
1.Gather some pine cones.
2.Smear them with peanut butter.
3.Roll them in birdseed.
4.Tie a string & hang from a tree...
it's that easy & that fun!!!!!!!!


"We went to Georgia & the boys cousin Susanne always has something fun to do... these bird feeders are all green, tons of fun & great for spring!
Nothing says summer is just around the corner like a trip to the strawberry fields!  As we were heading back to check out at the stand, Evan so sweetly says "Mama, I only ate 5".  The patch owner just smiled, replying "That's what makes the picking fun!"



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celebrate