We now interrupt the current “getting dressed” series for something fun! My friend Michelle at So I Married A Mennonite has a monthly Pinterest Party and this month’s theme is autumn. Since I LOVE Pinterest, I couldn’t resist joining in. Here are some internet finds that are on my “fall” Pinterest page.

Source: stiesthoughts.blogspot.com via Marci on Pinterest

Don’t these look yummy!!

 

Source: artfire.com via Marci on Pinterest

These look like little pumpkins to me. Too, cute!

Source: countryliving.com via Marci on Pinterest

I’m still looking for a way to do this on my porch!

See more of my fall finds HERE.

Link up your autumn Pinterest board HERE.

Somewhere along the line, we start dancing less. New things seem scary. We stop asking questions. We don’t even want to try, because we might fall. We get scared.

What are we scared of? Is it failure? Is it rejection? Is it the fear of being less than perfect? If we can’t be perfect, then why try?

What if we stopped worrying about being perfect? What if we stopped being afraid to try? What could we accomplish?

What if we lived fearless?

 *don’t forget the Living In The Moment link up tomorrow!

I searched the internet and beauty supply stores for something that would minimize the manicure mess, but found nothing to use at home. Then, I went to Big Lots in search of something totally different and found a bin of vinyl place mats…for 75 cents each!! That’ll work!

Now, even if there is a nail polish spill it can easily be wiped up. The place mat can be rolled up and stored with the nail polish and supplies. This is a solution that Dad can live with, too!

Even though the academics are important to us, my husband and I feel there is an even larger challenge ahead of us. We feel that there are somethings that are even more important for her to learn. Things like:

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The down-turn of the economy has affected most of us over the past year or two. I have friends and readers whose husbands have been laid off. I know business owners whose business and income is way down. Many families are cutting entertainment and other extras out of their budgets because of the increase in gas and food prices. A family vacation is out of the question for us this year.

Now, because of our nation’s debt crisis and credit downgrade, things are looking to get worse.

I would like to know…..

How is the economy affecting you?

How has it changed your lifestyle and spending habits?

We love science around here. It isn’t just a subject in school. In fact, if you come over to our house, please ask before you eat or drink anything you might find in our kitchen. It might be an experiment!

Most of our science experiments are done with household items. I’m just entering the world of science “kits”. There are lots to choose from, it turns out. That’s why I was so pleased that the gracious folks at Scientific Explorer let us try out a few of their science kits.

Read more about out experiences with our Scientific Explorer kits an have an opportunity to win one for yourself today at The Homeschool Village. You need not be a homeschooler to enter!

Top Ten Things About The Kids Being At The Grandparents’

1. Waking  up peacefully and just a little later than normal.
2. Drinking a entire cup of coffee before it gets cold!!
3. Can you hear it??? Quiet…..
4. Being able to actually look at the store at things that aren’t on the list.
5. Being able to get through the store without saying “No, you don’t need that!” Ok. I did say that to myself a couple times yesterday, but it wasn’t out loud and didn’t make a scene.
6. Dinner with the girls. Adult conversation with no interruptions!!!
7. I can finish a task without being interrupted.
8. Time to finish decluttering the kids rooms. They’ll never miss what I get rid of!
9. My taxi service is closed for the week!
10. Date nights with my husband!!!!

What are you favorite things about having a few kid free days?

I’m linking up with Top Ten Tuesdays at Oh Amanda.

• I started the day by making the decision not to do a Meal Plan Monday post this week. My plan is to have lunch with friends and use some restaurant gift cards we have been holding on to for some date nights with my husband. I’m loving that plan!
• Homeschool Planning. I’m sitting down today and ordering the last couple books we need and planning out the first couple weeks of lessons. School will be here before we know it!
• Re-organizing my son’s room. He is getting bigger and outgrowing his current room layout. While he is gone, I’m going to buy some new shelves, de-clutter some toys and books, and give him a big boy room make over.
• Pedicure. Seriously. I need one.
• Clean. While this sounded like a good idea earlier. I can already see this might not get done to the full extent it needs to.
• Nap.
• Exercise. I can walk or ride my bike anytime without having to drag two unwilling participants along.
• Write. Getting inspired to take some of this time and write some blog posts to schedule ahead.

What would you do with a couple of “free days”?

Now, I have too many ideas!!

photo from myhomeideas.com

I LOVE SUMMER!!!!!!! It’s my favorite season by a mile. Today, I am talking cute finds that make the summer even easier at The Creative Mama and decorating with Red, White and Blue at Today’s Housewife. Come visit me!

Summer is going to be a lot easier for Overcoming Busy reader, Karla. She won last week’s giveaway of the Summer Survival Calendar from The Confident Mom. You can get your copy here. We are enjoying ours!

Don’t forget, tomorrow we continue our What Matters Most series. This week, 3 more talented bloggers will share What Matters Most to them and why they want to overcome busy. If you can, grab a button from the sidebar and promote this series. Plan a What Matters Most post of your own and link up on June 30th.

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