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Use your words to uplift others….
I have a friend that I met because of the internet. I realize the irony as I say this… How many times have I warned my kids of such things. This is how it happened. A few years ago I received an...
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You are the best….
This one is for my hubby and 6 kids… My heart is feeling full with Valentine’s Day and then with my oldest turning 18 and all. It has been a fun weekend. Sometimes Staycations rock! Yesterday, on...
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20 Years….
Valentine’s Day marked twenty years from when Evan and I met. It was a great day. I came downstairs that morning to be surprised by this sign and a huge arrangement of flowers from Evan. After the...
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Flower Power
Oh what fun a bit of crafting and a photo shoot can be. We made this fun flower for our shoot but they would be so fun to just decorate with for a party or even for a girls room. To make the giant...
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Meet Kathrine
Meet Kathrine, my new assistant. The Sandbucket is so lucky to have her. She is a breathe of fresh air. She will be helping with shoots, lots of projects behind the scenes of The Sandbucket as well...
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Capturing Moments
The 365 projects are big with photographers. This is where a photographer makes it a goal to take one picture everyday. For the last three years I made that goal to start with each new year. And...
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Counting to Six….
First of all, let me just say, this is in no way any kind of announcement. Many times, people will have their kids hold a number and then an extra number is set on a chair to announce a new baby is on...
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Making your own Magnet Scrabble Board : DIY
Saturday, we made our own Magnet Scrabble Board. It was so easy, I could hardly call it a craft. It was more like a quick assembly. This is how we did it. We used a magnet board we already had. We...
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Focaccia Bread
What you need… 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon sugar 5 cups flour plus some for work surface 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt olive oil 2 teaspoons freshly chopped...
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Homemade Honey Butter
This is a great after school snack and it is a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Mix 2/3 cup heavy cream with 3-4 tablespoons honey. Seal lid on tight of container and shake! Make sure...
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Be Nice
If you say this over and over, it actually makes you happier. It was quite therapeutic typing it over and over again. I am trying to remember this…. when I am stressed…when I am hungry or just...
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Jam Making Party
We all grew up in the kitchen along side my Mother, washing and mashing fruit. Fitting lids to the proper jars. It was a Summer Activity. She would make a day out it. Making jam. I have fond...
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It’s Dinnertime! – Photo Contest
Calling all photographers…..email in your images that you think capture the “Dinnertime” Theme. They could be pictures of kids, adults, food, whatever you dream up. Email in to TheSandbucket@me.com...
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A Pause is needed once in awhile…..
You’ll notice that there are times where it seems like this blog is on pause. That is usually a sign that my life is crazy at that time. I do enjoy being creative and trying new things and blogging...
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Guest Blogging on Chic
Today I am doing a guest post over on Chic Critique Forum on my favorite ways to display photos in my home. Check it out….Think Outside the Frame…..
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25 Words
I recently listened to this talk and it got me thinking about a whole lot of things. The speaker told of a man named Jay Hess who was shot down over North Vietnam in the 1960′s. “For two years his...
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The Sandbucket has hit Apple Newsstand
It is here! The Sandbucket (Issue 5) is out today! BOOM! The Sandbucket has it’s own App. Grab it on your iPhone or iPads. Pick out which of five Sandbucket Issues you want to read. Simply search...
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Meet Jenny Evans
Meet Jenny. Jenny Evans is one of our fabulous contributors in this past issue. She believes food can bring people together, especially good food. Jenny hosts cooking classes in her home in Southern...
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Meet Robyn of The Freckled Pie
The Freckled Pie is one of my new favorite blogs. I was so excited when Robyn Holland, the darling chef behind the deliciously cute site, agreed to share some of her recipes with The Sandbucket....
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Pictures to Cards
I’m guest blogging over on Chic today, talking about these cute cards. Check it out.
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