unplugging

Just the right bag for the car for Esther

Just a quick note to let you know that this space will be pretty quiet for the next couple of weeks. 

We're going on a much anticipated vacation.  This is our last year that we are guaranteed to have all of our children with us so we've instigated a no "plugged in" rule. 

Although we might use the boys ipods for google maps if we need to since I'm having trouble finding paper state maps.  I love the big paper maps on a road trip!

For those wondering, the last pillowcase dress tutorial will be up sometime after we get back.  I'm not going to put a date on it, we'll just call it a surprise.  It's my favorite one, its the one that I made the girls for Easter. 

I thought I'd leave you with a few links to check out while I'm gone:


Ladybug's Abode - Rachel's a regular reader here and has a great blog where she discusses homeschooling, her faith and her new adventure in homesteading.

Beauty and Bedlam - check out Jen's Frugal Fashionista posts.  The vast majority of her clothes come from garage sales and Goodwill. You'd never know.

Beauty that Moves - Heather's site is full of amazing pictures.  She also has some great whole foods recipes so make sure and check out her recipes.

An Oregon Cottage - Jami is the host of Tuesday Garden Party.  She blogs about gardening, home decor - she and her husband used brown paper to "tile" one of their floors -  and most recently started sharing how she lost quite a bit of weight. 

Homestead Revival - Amy has an incredibly informative blog on all things homesteading and preparedness.  And of course, great pictures. 

Happy Browsing!