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You Know, This Blogging Thing is Kinda Fun

January 27, 2009 by Elaine

So, I’ve been blogging for over two years now but it’s only been about a year that I really started getting involved in this community of woman bloggers (and a few guys too!) that continues to propagate itself (I ‘m constantly amazed at the new blogs I find EVERY. DAY.) The other day when I…

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Filed Under: blogging, contests, Linking, Mommy Bloggers, Winner

Scrappin’ Saturday Again!

November 22, 2008 by Elaine

I’m on a roll (hmmm… rolls…. yum). Sorry, can’t stop thinkin’ about the food next week. My grocery list just keeps getting longer… Anywho, here’s another layout I did for 52 Sketches… 52 Weeks, week #46. It’s a little more up to date than the last one, since this one has a picture of the…

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Filed Under: contests, Little G, Scrapbooking, The B Man

Gratis Groceries!

November 14, 2008 by Elaine

Last night I POURED over photos of my boys with messy faces and food in their hair in order to find the perfect picture to post for the contest over at 5 Minutes for Mom in which you can win $500 in free groceries. It was SO much fun to take a stroll down my…

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Filed Under: contests, Daniel, Family, fun stuff, Giveaways

It’s a Cuddly Giveaway!

October 27, 2008 by Elaine

This giveaway is now closed and I will notify the winner today, Saturday, Nov. 1. Thanks to all who took the time to comment and especially to those who answered the pie question! : ) Looky there! It’s Bloggy Giveaway time again! I am so excited to participate this time (I was on vacation last…

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Filed Under: blogging, contests, Giveaways, Linking

Scrappin’ Saturday

September 13, 2008 by Elaine

These days I require MAJOR inspiration to get any scrapbooking done. Thankfully I can find that on the good ole internet. This time I found my inspiration at Erin’s blog – Erin’s Scrappy Place with a sketch done by Adrienne. Here’s what I produced. This is also my entry for the little contest that is…

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Filed Under: contests, Little G, Scrapbooking

Wordless Wednesday #28 – Summer Contest

August 13, 2008 by Elaine

I am combining my Wordless Wednesday (which is already not wordless!) with an entry into the Summer Fun Photo Contest going on at 5 Minutes for Mom right now about Summer fun. This shot may not be the greatest picture ever but it reminds me of my summers as a kid (since it’s on the…

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Filed Under: contests, Family, Photography, The B Man, Wordless Wednesday

Come Join the Party!

May 10, 2008 by Elaine

Carolyn is hosting a little scrapboookin’ party over at her place (with prizes!!) and because that is my favorite non-computer related hobby, I thought I would join in. Mind you I don’t do as much as I should in that department (ahem) due to another time-consuming very computer related “hobby” that I have taken up,…

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Filed Under: blogging, contests, Scrapbooking

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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