So tomorrow we have a cold front moving in. Here in Austin, we are just finishing with our real feel 100+ degree weather and most everyone is excited about the front. Everyone will break out their flannels and jeans and boots, and I will be one of them. The cold
I recently read this Forbes article. It is an interview with author and business leader, Mark Sanborn. He wrote a book called, “You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader.” Which I plan on picking up! Part of this interview really spoke to me and I wanted to share what
Definition of “community” for this purpose – • Self-organized network of people with common agenda, cause, or interest, who collaborate by sharing ideas, information, and other resources. Virtual communities consist of participants in online discussions on topics of mutual concern, or of those who frequent certain websites. A community usually has a
Friday night was the pinning ceremony for our daughter. She is in her high school marching band as a clarinet player. What a wonderful evening! Hearing the music, and seeing the kids all doing so amazingly well is so good for the heart. I firmly believe that kids in activities such
Turn your city into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local
We were asked to participate in a review of this service and agreed. We received all the info and signed up. It has been so fun! Emmet has received letters and a video and loves it. Signing up is super easy and takes only a few minutes. Sign up
Last week we had the privilege of visiting the Austin Zoo. This is a beautiful facility focused on animal rescue and rehabilitation. The animals are obviously well cared for and loved. There several scheduled zoo keeper talks throughout the day and very well maintained feeding area as well. This is zoo is
This past week, the kids and I had the privilege of attending the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission, TX. Spending all of Saturday there we were thrilled with the sites and entertainment surrounding us. The food was amazing, and very well priced for a festival! Average cost of a
So many of you know my obsession with oils. You know how much I love sharing about them and the journey I am on because of them. That journey walks hand in hand with another major journey full of personal growth, God and gratitude. That particular journey is another story for another
Hey everyone! I want to invite you all to a virtual party on Facebook! We will be discussing all things Essentially Autumn and giving away oils and some fun prizes! There will be something for everyone – skin care, recipes, cocktails, kids, moms, pets – you name it we will be talking
Ravelry: vermilion's Winter Acorns
Free pattern for a knitted pumpkin #pumpkin #knitted #halloween
"This example shows the use of double threads, knitted as one. Cast on 12 stitches to each needle, leaving a 8″ tail. Knit 5, purl 1, knit 5, pearl 1 across the first needle using a forth needle that will now hold your row. You simply rotate the needles around the circle. Continue in the above pattern on each needle, around the circle until you reach the desired length. My pumpkins varied...
Ravelry: Pumpkin Spice pattern by Denton Foreman
