Thoughts this Saturday

All I want to do today is be calm and be inspired. Unfortunately I'm at work with not a lot to do but enough that I can't leave for a while yet. I'm browsing around the internet, at least the scrapping area of it, and finding inspiration for all the projects and ideas that I have in my head. I need to focus my scrapbooking away from "getting it all done" to just doing it because I want to and because it feels good. I love finding that super exciting inspiration but lately I've found a more calm and relaxed inspiration...from Ali Edwards. It's not just scrapbooking inspiration either, it's the life kind. The kind that makes me realize that maybe I need to think about my reasons for doing certain things everyday and find meaning in those things. If there isn't meaning then things need to change. So far, I'm feeling pushed to relax, go with the flow and find the joy in everyday life and appreciate the little moments. I'm going to do Ali Edwards Week in the Life project the week of April 19th and I think it will really help me notice and appreciate every day. Check it out here...

2Peas ROCKS!!!

WOW!!! I seriously can't be more amazed! I got home last night and this wonderful box was waiting for me. It's my prize package from participating in the 2Peas crop last Friday. I love it and can't wait to play with all of these bright fun colors and goodies (just in time!) Thought I would share and encourage any of you who haven't already visited 2Peas in a Bucket, to head over there for some great inspiration and lots of goodies in their shop!

DONE!!!

I'm finally done with all my winter blizzard pictures! Next up are some spring ATC's for a swap with the Young Scrappers at 2Peas, an idea I have for our lake pictures, 2 year anniversary layout and a card, and a mini-book for my brother of his pet raccoon! I have lots to do but I'm ready to start being super creative with some new projects! Here's my final BLUE page for awhile...enjoy! I used some liquid pearls for the swirls and the rest of a sheet of cardstock glitter stickers for the snowflakes and borders, sticker letters and some scraps.

Surf's Up...but not how you're thinking...

No we didn't go surfing or anything, although I'd love to be laying on a beach somewhere with a drink in my hand... This is one more layout of our "awesome" snow storms this winter. We found a snow bank that looked like a tidal wave and well it led to some childish antics from 2 big kids and this is what you get...

This is probably one of my new favorite layouts. I really wanted to use the negative of a sheet of alphabets and love how it turned out. Used up scraps of cardstock and swirly vellum and splattered some paint on the background too. Thanks for looking!

Menu Plan Monday

Having a planned menu is pretty hard this time of year because I'm so busy at work. I usually don't get home until 6:30 and then who wants to spend time inside cooking?! So, my menu is pretty simple this week!

Monday - leftovers (or pizza, whichever sounds better when I get home)

Tuesday - grilled cheese

Wednesday - spaghetti and garlic bread

Thursday - chicken

Friday - leftovers

Saturday - minute steak, potatoes, veggies (this didn't end up happening last week so we'll try again)

Sunday - steak, grilled veggies, fries

I have a picky eater in my house, no not kids, but I have figured out that if I cook like I have a 5 year old then everyone will be happy! :D