Sunday Morning Inspiration

So a funny thing happened this morning (Sunday, Jan 8...yep, I start these posts as soon as I finish the last so it's easy to link all week long) as I opened up my blog reader.  The first thing I saw made me laugh a little because I made a page for myself yesterday that basically said the same thing.  Here's the page I made last night...

(Credits: 8 Second Ride by Wendy Tunison Designs)

and this was the very first thing I saw when I opened my reader today...

Seriously?  Yep.  I got the message loud and clear.  Isn't it funny how life sometimes just puts it out there for you to see? I love it when that happens. 

But, enough about me and my epiphanies, how about some inspiration?

I'll be honest...this was all about the measuring spoons.  I have a container for all of my measuring cups and spoons but for some reason, I can never find the spoon I need when I need it.  I love how they look in this little bowl! 

Hmmm, I am sure I have a crib bottom in the basement.  We've already used the headboard and footboard to create an easle for Kaylee...maybe she needs a memo/pin board to go with it?

Speaking of organizing and pin boards (kinda), the chore chart has always been a non-working thing at my house.  I have tried laminated sheets, mini sheets, popsicle sticks, random draw jars, you name it, I've tried it.  Nothing has worked.  And I hate printing them all the time so this week, Lexi (my genius) evolved the chore chart in a wonderful way.  We had been driving to and from her orthodontist appointment on Friday when she brought up that she'd love to have a cell phone.  UGH!  Yeah, I don't even have a cell phone (pick up your jaw) so why would I get her one.  Oh yeah, because she is constantly on the go from school, school activities, church activities and sports...oh the sports!  So I will admit that it would be wonderful if she could easily get in touch with me and I with her.  So I told her that I would buy her a cell phone and pay for half of the monthly bill if she would pay for the other half.  Sounds fair, right?  But then she brought up that she has no way to earn money other than her grades.  No, we don't pay an allowance at our house...we pay for food, clothing and a home to live in instead.  Our kids still get the things they need (and want most of the time) but we've tried the allowance game before and it never worked out.  So with a big gulp I told her to come up with an allowance plan/contract and write it down so I could read it.  Well, the little genius sent me a google doc spreadsheet with all of the things she was willing to commit to in order to get an allowance and what she thought it should be.  Ummm...duh!  That was awesome.  So I added my thoughts and together in google docs, we created a spreadsheet that both she and I can edit/check things off as well as track her allowance and what's getting done around here.  No more printing, no more "losing" the chore sheet, no more whining about she always draws that stick.  Just a simple place for her to report and me to read each week.  GENIUS...yep...that's what she is.

Chicken Bundles

Toasted Ravioli

Crock Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken

Ummm...yeah, that could fix a chocolate craving in a hurry!

Sweet Potato & Apple Soup

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Crunch Bars

Ryan Gosling is not on my hot list but I thought these were hilarious.

Ok..so firefox just crashed while I was writing and I lost some links so these next few won't be linked up.  I apologize.

Ok...nevermind...I guess it was just two.  PHEW!

Seriously?  What is up with firefox?  It crashed again.  Here's another slew of unlinked pics...sorry about that!  If I repeat something, I hope you enjoy it doubly.  ;)

 

Back to linking up now. 

Have a great day!

Comments

[Lori Nielsen]

Thanks Wendy. It always surprises me and makes me happy when one of my layouts makes your inspiration page. Thanks for making Sundays that much better. Love ya girl!

[Tammy]

Thanks Wendy good to get a Sunday morning "fix" again

[GRL]

Good Morning, Friend Wendy~
FYI, I had Firefox crashes last week, too. Sux!
Hooray for Gluten Free! Can you find something GF and calorie free also?
xo