Archives for October 2010

NC State Fair – Flower and Garden Show at the NC State Fairgrounds

Last year we totally missed the Flower and Garden Show at the NC State Fair. So, this year we took a stroll through the gardens when we first arrived. The gardens were filled with beautiful fall colors and I loved all the little mini gardens! Here are a few of my personal favorites.

Feature Friday: Thanksgiving with Handmade Style

Pie Plate Decorated with Lace Texture by virginiawyoming Let’s eat Apron by hotmayday Pilgrim Statues by ClayHaven THANKFUL Thanksgiving Fall Banner by bekahjennings Autumn SONGBIRD WREATH Vintage FRUIT Millinery VELVET LEAVES by rosekraft Big Turkeys Personalized Dessert Plates Set of 4 by happiest days designs Always Be Thankful – hand stitched simple saying by jodyaleavitt Wild […]

Is it Jogging? Or is it Yogging?

After I got home today, I did something I haven’t done in a pretty long time: I went for a run. But I had a little companion with me, my son. He was probably more eager to get out there and run than I was, and that’s OK. I prefer swimming, because as a guy […]

Midday Fatherhood Ruminations

It was a lifeless, vapid meeting. You know the kind. The ones that crush your soul without any effort whatsoever. I had one of those today. And as I looked out the window, watching the rain come down out of a bleak and dreary sky while someone droned on and on about something nobody was going […]

Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin by Mary Serfozo

Mary Serfozo is the author of several picture books but my son’s current favorite is Plumply, Dumply Pumpkin. This book quickly became one of Puddin’s favorites once we brought it home from the book store. He loves the warm but bright autumn colors of this book and all the wonderful wordplay that it offers. It took […]

Fall Into Opera Season

It’s finally fall and you know what? It’s even starting to feel like fall. It’s my favorite time of the year. Summer’s heat is past, winter’s chill is still a ways off and days are filled with colorful leaves, apples and apple cider, the smell of cinnamon and of course, a new performing arts season. […]

MOMpreneur: Beth Jones Kramer of EDW Jones Floorcovering

Please meet MOMpreneur Beth Jones Kramer of EDW Jones Floorcovering! Edw. Jones Floorcovering, Inc. is a family operated business specializing in carpeting, area rugs, wood floor, vinyl tile and cork. They strive to find the best product for your budget, to fit your lifestyle and home, with expert installation. To see more photos of all […]

Wordless Wednesday: Garden Friend

Autumn Entertaining Outside and On The Cheap

Autumn is a time to be spent outdoors. The days are cooling off and Mother Nature is decorating with glorious shades of reds, yellows, and burnt oranges. When it comes to entertaining outdoors, there is no need to go to a lot of expense. Budget entertaining is made easier with nature’s bounty sitting at your […]

Giveaway Winner! NC State Fair Tickets

I had the pleasure of meeting the winner of our NC State Fair admission tickets giveaway today!  Hope she had a great time riding all the rides and enjoying all the good things to eat! Thank you for supporting Mommyality!