Author Archives: Jaime Jackimiec Straus
gyrated!
Have you all seen the infomercials for the gyro bowl? You know, the one where the little kid is toddling down the side of a mountain with a mouthful of food (now that’s a good mama - ”here sweetie, put these crackers in … Continue reading
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my Heaven has kites
I’ve never really thought much about kites, and then on a whim I discovered that my Heaven is full of them. I believe when we die, we go to a place surrounded by the happiest things our minds can imagine. … Continue reading
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tids of bits
On my way home yesterday I found myself stopped right in front of the sign I mentioned, so I got a picture of the tooth potato peeler for you all. You’re very schmelcome. Skeeves. (That was for you, Jane). I finished the … Continue reading
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gnash
There are a few things in this life that abnormally give me the heebie geebies or just make me feel icky and I can’t explain it. The pattern of a honeycomb, for instance, creeps me out and I have no idea why. Disproportionate objects weird me … Continue reading
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baptismal bib
And here I thought I was finished when I made Summer’s baptism dress. A few weeks ago we had our baptism class, and by we, I mean me, Scott and Summer, and Julie, Ben and the twins. Oh, and I … Continue reading
love love love love, crazy love
“Some of the words I love are silly, happy, funny and love.” – Olaf, Small Potatoes Next month my little monkey turns 1 and I don’t know how in the world that happened. I swear, I blinked and…. Pow! My baby is a little … Continue reading
macguyver hair gloss
About 7 months ago, my hair started falling out in scary hairy clumps. Totally normal post-baby. And then it all started growing back at the same time and I looked like a brillo pad. Also totally normal. And now that it’s … Continue reading
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thrifted and gifted
Most of our baby toys, clothes and furniture are hand-me-downs from various family and friends with now big kids whom have outgrown the stuff, and one of our favorites is the Leap Frog fridge farm… Make that child 2 years … Continue reading
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Jaime Jackimiec Straus
