We have moved

To all of Our Little Family’s loyal followers……we have moved to a self hosted domain and to add to the confusion we have also changed our name to Snow Globe Shaken.

New blog address: www.snowglobeshaken.com

Why did we move?

I chose to move the blog because having a self hosted domain gives you more options and freedom. I decided to do it now while the blog was still young so that it wouldn’t cause problems later.

Why Snow Globe Shaken?

For years anytime life was going smoothly and all of a sudden BAM, total pandemonium, I would say someone just shook my snow globe. People have told me that they had never heard it put like that before. I see a snow globe as a beautiful and peaceful little world right up until someone picks it up and shakes it. To me it seems like the perfect way to describe what happens to each and everyone at some point in their lives……..our Snow Globe has been shaken.

So I chose this name for my blog because life shaken or not makes up the heart of the blog. As I write about family, DIY, organization or life in general my heart goes into each post, my heart that lives in a Snow Globe Shaken.

So I hope you will hope on over and join us on Snow Globe Shaken!

Monday Movie Review

This weeks movie review is a recommendation from a good friend, we will call him “F” for this blog. F recommended last weeks movie The Dragon Pearl. This weeks movie he said was really good and he liked it enough to buy it. He is obsessed with all things zombie so this movie is right up his ally. Here are my thoughts:

Warm Bodies (2013)

From IMDb:

After R (a highly unusual zombie) saves Julie from an attack, the two form a relationship that sets in motion a sequence of events that might transform the entire lifeless world.

Director: Jonathan Levine
Writers: Jonathan Levine (screenplay), Isaac Marion (novel)
Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Analeigh Tipton

My Review

I can honestly say I was surprised that I liked this movie, I mean it wasn’t the best movie ever but it was good. The idea of a zombie love story was a little odd, even Harrison said he didn’t want to watch a love story, but it came together well.

I found myself hoping the two would come together and “live happily ever after.” I really liked the flashbacks that showed more into Julie’s life before zombies.

The movie flowed really well right to the end with no slow points. All the actors did a fantastic job and the zombies looked great. There was quite a few parts that were so funny to.

I would recommend this as a funny movie to watch with friends.

Has anyone else seen Warm Bodies? What did you think?

Maybe F would like to add his review to the comments as it was his movie 🙂

Till next week

40 Bags in 40 Days {Week 4}

This week I didn’t get as much done as I had wanted to because it was finals week for me. Luckily I has some open days in my 40 so I’m good. So with the days I did have time, I worked on the mess I call my office. I found a lot of office supplies I have duplicates of because I couldn’t find the first. Has anyone else done this? Hopefully after this I won’t lose things anymore. So here are the photos, I am happy with the results so far.

So as you can see the desk and my supply cabinet were a disaster. This is why I’m usually on my laptop in the living room instead.

……….and after

And there is even empty space now! Moving the printer up to the shelf really opened the desk up for more working space. The little boxes are great for all the small office supplies.

How is everyone else doing this week? Any major decluttering done in your home?

The Renaissance Festival {Summer Bucket List}

Today was the day for our long anticipated trip to the Sterling Renaissance Festival! We were both pretty excited. With tickets in hand we arrived at about 1 o’clock to enjoy the fest. This was my first trip but Harrison came a few years ago with his Dad.

I have to say that at first it was a bit overwhelming, there was a huge crowd, lots of vendors and people in costume every where. After a little bit I realized that was all part of the fun and really enjoyed myself.

The first stop was for a snack since we were both starving. Luckily I had looked on there website before the trip and printed out the list of different foods. They are even vegetarian friendly with hearts next to those items. I let Harrison choose where to go since he had been there before. He chose peasant bread for a snack. Peasant bread for those of you who don’t know is fried dough with butter, then you can add fruit, honey, syrup, cinnamon or garlic to it. I had honey and Harrison had garlic. So much for my diet!!

Next we stopped in a shop that sold shields and weapons, all handmade. Harrison chose the Painted Double Bladed Axe. Here he is making his angry face with his next axe.

Then he went and threw daggers, shot a crossbow and threw darts. He made a least one at every stand.

Then we stopped for a lemonade and watched the Queens parade go by. There were musicians, towns people and jokers all with the queen. They all were a lot of fun to watch and to listen to how they talk.

We walked around and saw everything there was to see and looked in all the shops. We even spoke with one townsperson who convinced Harrison that he should have some ale! On the way out we stopped in the little gift shop then headed out.

What a great day! Has anyone else been to a Renaissance Festival this summer? How did you like it?

Blueberry Picking {Summer Bucket List}

This morning Harrison and I met up with some friends to pick blueberries. Last night we has a major storm and half of the town was hit by flash floods so it was a bit soggy out. Today it was cloudy but not raining so we had great picking. There was hardly anyone there with us so we had the run of the field.

The kids may have eaten every other berry they picked but we each ended up taking home about 4 pounds. Now we are going to freeze them with our other berries to use for smoothies and ice cream. We should be set for a while with all the berry picking this summer.

Did anyone else pick berries this summer?

DIY Thursday

Shawl

This week I made a shawl to bing with me to church because it is very cold during the service.

The shawl is very soft and warm. I am sure it will keep me nice and warm during the services.

I used Homespun yarn in the windsor color. I really like the purple and blue in this yarn and that is why I chose it. This is the first time I have worked with the Homespun so it was a little tricky at first but once I got used to working with it things worked up very quickly.

I worked this pattern in a half double crochet so it was tight enough for warmth but not to tight. It is 40 hdc’s wide and reaches from hand to hand. Please let me know if you would like directions for this shawl.

Did you make anything new this week?

Liebster Award

Our Little Family has been nominated for the Liebster Award by The Makings of Supermom and we a just thrilled.

In order to accept this award I need to answer the following questions and share 11 random facts about myself.

1. Tea or Coffee?

Both, Ice Coffee during the day and Sleepy Time Tea at night.

2.  What is your favorite children’s book?  (Either from your childhood or that you read to your children)

My favorite children’s book was Peter Rabbit. I actually have an original copy on display in my room to always remind me to never grow up.

3. What is your favorite date night idea?

My favorite date night idea is to go sit somewhere with a beautiful view and talk, really talk and get to know each other.

4. What is the last thing you ate?

Ha this is horrible since I am on a diet and for dinner I had Macaroni and Cheese from KFC. There are only a few vegetarian items there.

5. Who were you named after?

My first name is just one that my parents liked but my middle name is after my Grandmother and my Aunt.

6. What are you listening to right now?

The TV, I am watching Robin Hood on Netfix.

7. What is your go-to pick-me-up when you are feeling down?

Shopping!

8. What is your dream vacation?

I would love to go on an Alaskan Cruise, I have heard that it is wonderful.

9. Dog or cat?

Dog, I love all animals but really love dogs.

10. Strength training or cardio?

Cardio, I don’t have the endurance for strength training.

11. What;s your favorite recipe to cook?

My Mom’s Potato Casserole.

And now 11 random things about me:

1. I’m a vegetarian

2. I ride a motorcycle

3. I am totally addicted to British TV

4. I smoked for over 20 years before quitting in January

5. I have 3 tattoos

6. I still take naps (My son gave them up at 3 but I have yet to)

7. I laugh when I am nervous

8. I am terrified of snakes

9. I love changing my hair color

10. I used to be a Wedding Planner

11. I go to Yoga and Zumba weekly

Blogs I’m Nominating

My Purple Dreams

Through the Lens of Hope

Have Apron….Will Bake

Flowers of the Wind

Rules for Nominees

– Link back to your nominating blog

– Answer the questions they have provided

– Share 11 random facts about yourself

– Nominate blogs with less than 20 followers

– Create 11 questions to be answered by your nominees

– Contact your nominees and let them know

Questions for Nominees

1. Coke or Pepsi

2. What’s your favorite movie of all time

3. What’s you best childhood memory?

4. What would your “Best Day Ever” be?

5. Are you a Morning Person or a Night Person?

6. One thing people would be surprised to learn about you?

7. Why did you start blogging?

8. What is your favorite thing about blogging?

9. Your favorite ice cream flavor?

10. Do you have pets? How many?

11. If you could do any one thing what would it be.

Thank you for the award and I can’t wait to read all the answers!!

Wordless Wednesday

Ok so it’s actually now Thursday but I’m close 🙂

I’m taking part in Fat Mum Slim’s Photo A Day #FMSPhotoaday again this month. I have decided to share my photos weekly for you all to see. Here are the prompts for August.

Ok so here comes the wordless part 🙂

Day 1: N is For

Day 2: Incomplete

Day 3: Skyline

Day 4: Fresh

Day 5: Early

Day 6: This means a lot to me.

Day 7: Sign

Happy Birthday Mom

 

I wanted to dedicate this post to my Mom this morning. Today is her birthday and she deserves to be celebrated!

My Mom has done so much for me in my life time that it would take an entire book to express how I feel. She has been there through my shy elementary days, my rebellious teenage years, my marriage, my first child and now my separation. She has been a rock in my life and I am sure I would have fallen apart with our her strength.

She has so many amazing qualities about her and I strive to be like her in everything I do. For her birthday this year she is off visiting one of her very good friends having a relaxing and fun filled week. She deserves it!

Happy Birthday Mom!!

 

Terrific Tuesday {August 6, 2013}

It’s another Tuesday and time to remember all the good in our lives. Here is my top 5 this week:

1. I am happy that I was able to completely clean my son computer room finally.

2. That meeting with the divorce mediation office went well.

3. I am almost done with this semester for school.

4. While I haven’t lost weight this week I did maintain and that is a positive.

5. I made so upcoming plans with a friend to take our kids blueberry picking. It should be great.

How about you? What happened in you life this last week?