Things are a-changing…
Not TOO much. I mean, I’ll still have my blog with the recipes and stick my dog in your face now and then, I’ll still have the garden updates and illustrations, military cards, …

Happy Valentine’s Day!
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(though if it’s Sunday and I haven’t deleted it yet it will still work.)

Earlier, I posted about the Motivated Moms chore planner (It should be in the “related links” at the bottom of this post in case you missed it.) and how amazing it is.
What would be more …

Remember the last time I made Asian noodles? I had an extra steak which I threw in the freezer…
Well I used it in another incarnation of the noodle bow.

This time I did it a little …

Happy new year! Joyful Abode will be going through some exciting changes in 2009. I’m going to be focusing on expanding my illustration designs and creating more stationery kits, military stationery, all-purpose cards, and recipe …

We just got home from our SC trip, and had a pile of mail! We actually had the post office hold it while we were gone, but deliver it yesterday so we’d have it when …

Check it out. I have cards with aviator wings on them, for Navy and Marines… great for winging announcements, invitations, thank-yous, or general notes.

Also, emblems/insignia/whatever you want to call them. The Naval officers’ crest, and …

These are non-themed cards that are going to be great for “Welcome to the base” notes for your new neighbors, thank you notes for winging gifts, quick letters to let your family know how training …

I’ve got to say… after a couple mostly disappointing craft shows, my open house was insanely refreshing!
As much as I prepped and set up for this, it was much less stressful than a show… I …

Today was the MOPs (Mothers of Preschoolers) Christmas Stop. We woke up at 6, loaded up the car, took care of the dog, and got on the road to set up. Setting up took a …

I’m packaging up all of my new note card sets. The holiday ones have white envelopes, and the Bright Organics have orange, green, and blue envelopes. They’re all packaged in clear boxes, ready for display. …

Well, they’re here! After long hours with a pencil, then a pen in hand. Then, you know… a mouse.
My brand new notecard sets! Let me introduce you!

This is my holiday note set. It includes …