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Apology Spotted on a Sign – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · June 25, 2014 ·

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Uncommon Goods is Great

Ilinap · June 23, 2014 ·

I live in the South, where monogramming is a way of life like sweet tea and buttermilk biscuits. Besides the ubiquitous monogrammed car, I've seen all sorts of things emblazoned with curlycue initials and block name imprints - hand soap, dish towels, camp chairs, Easter baskets, … [Read more...] about Uncommon Goods is Great

Tags: gifts, shopping, sponsored

My Hope for Deal on His 9th Birthday

Ilinap · June 22, 2014 ·

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. I hope your heart leads over your head in times of strife. I hope you feel the music and not just hear it. I hope you don't always take the easy road but do veer off of it when you feel you need to. I hope you appreciate the luxury of … [Read more...] about My Hope for Deal on His 9th Birthday

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Beautiful Boy

Ilinap · June 22, 2014 ·

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Orange You Glad It’s Summer – 5:00 Fridays

Ilinap · June 20, 2014 ·

  When Deal and Mac Daddy were away camping one weekend Bird and I wiled away some time at the flea market. It's a favorite family outing where we stumble upon treasure and engage in some fierce people watching. The adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure" … [Read more...] about Orange You Glad It’s Summer – 5:00 Fridays

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, happy hour, summer

Cool Dad – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · June 13, 2014 ·

  It's Father's Day weekend. I thought I'd clue you in just in case all the ads for ties, belts, power tools, and lawn mowers weren't enough. I don't know anyone who wants a tie or anything with "World's Best Dad" emblazoned on it. We don't even have a yard so the … [Read more...] about Cool Dad – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, family, happy hour, holidays

Summer. Time.

Ilinap · June 12, 2014 ·

  I don't generally like to be alone with my thoughts. I took Lark for a long walk. I don't listen to music when I walk. It's the one time of day I am unplugged and can breathe in my surroundings with all my senses. Well, I don't use my sense of taste, 'cause you know, … [Read more...] about Summer. Time.

Tags: Bird, children, Deal, growing up, kids, motherhood, school, time

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