Category Archives: the girls

Sesame Magic – Opening Day at Sesame Place

Posted on May 6, 2013 by queenvanna

Maybe it was because it was Opening day, or maybe it was because I worry in my heart that Big Girl is going to look at me one day soon and be like “Mom, I’m all grown out of this … Continue reading →

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Opening Day at Sesame Place!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by queenvanna

(Part 1.  Of 2.  Maybe 3.  Ok, I’ll try to keep it to 2.) Where??  Where do I begin??  We were all up and nearly ready to go at 5:30a for the trip to Pennsylvania!  We were at Sesame Place … Continue reading →

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American Girl / Sesame Crossover

Posted on April 23, 2013 by queenvanna

Worlds are colliding over here!  The girls have been playing a whole lot with their American Girl dolls lately, and when I found some mini-visors at the craft store I knew what I had to do.  (Thanks for the tip, … Continue reading →

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What to Say in Difficult Times.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by queenvanna

I have some fun and ridiculous things to share, but I’m gonna give it another day or 2.  Living in CT, I am right in between New York City and Boston.  I love going to Boston, and like everyone else, … Continue reading →

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Easter Roundup

Posted on March 31, 2013 by queenvanna

I had a plan, I had a schedule, I had Easter figured OUT.  Then I needed an antibiotic for a sinus infection that made me sick to my stomach (like, a LOT) and I lost all of Saturday and a … Continue reading →

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The most adorable handmade brag book you’ll ever make!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by queenvanna

I work in a scrapbook store.  I’ve worked there since I was barely out of college.  That’s a really long time!!  While I’m there, I look for ways to use supplies in different ways.  Scrapbooking is AWESOME, I just want … Continue reading →

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American Girl Uneven Bars

Posted on March 17, 2013 by queenvanna

My girls weren’t interested in dolls until fairly recently.  My Mother in Law bought them American Girl Dolls a couple Christmases ago and I kinda thought it was a bad call because they’d rarely ever played with dolls up til … Continue reading →

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Time dances on…

Posted on February 22, 2013 by queenvanna

and skips and hops and cartwheels… I’ve got my Bean (Big Girl) home with me today.  While I still can’t figure out if it’s a little tummy bug or some 2nd grade stress that caused her to be sick last night she’s here … Continue reading →

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September Wrap-Up, Girlies style

Posted on October 4, 2012 by queenvanna

They went back to school: It’s been a big change having everyone in school all day.  I jumped out of the gate at a full gallop, cleaning and crafting and what-notting, but I’m quickly over that.  I’m gonna have to … Continue reading →

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Cake Camp

Posted on July 25, 2012 by queenvanna

There’s a little cupcake shop around the corner from the scrapbook store where I work.  Customers will frequently wander over there to get a snack and always come back with some pretty impressive looking cupcakes.  Imagine Big Girl’s surprise when … Continue reading →

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