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Avery & Austin, The Cure For Boredom

April 30, 2015 by Elaine

My kids get bored sometimes around our house, even though there is absolutely NO shortage of toys in our abode and the fact that on any given day I could probably build a structure AROUND myself with the amount of LEGO we have. Never you mind though.  They will find some time during a weekend…

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Filed Under: children, crafting, fun stuff, Kids, review Tagged With: Avery & Austin

Old School Blogging – Fall Into Fall!

September 17, 2014 by Elaine

I am SO very ready for Fall to arrive this year.  Unfortunately the fact that it begins this weekend is lost on Southern Louisiana.  It doesn’t usually kick in around here until mid to late October and right now we are still dealing with temps in the low 90’s and the humidity from H.E. double…

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Filed Under: #OSB, #OSBlog, crafting, decorating, Fashion, food, meme, Old School Blogging

Super Easy Valentine Art

February 5, 2014 by Elaine

I have a little bit of left-over scrapbooking paper.  And when I say a “little bit” I actually a whole heck of a lot. And yet I still buy more. (Please don’t tell my husband).  I still like to paper craft but honestly I do not do it very often.  I always think in my…

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Filed Under: crafting, hobbies, Holidays, home

I Heart Hearts & Miss Elaine-ous Monday

February 6, 2012 by Elaine

The heart shape is really quite enticing, isn’t it?  It’s one of my favorite things about Valentine’s Day. Or just life in general.  It’s just so cute and symmetrical and pretty in any color. And well, sweet. And since I currently have a little girl, I’m utilizing hearts to the fullest.   I found these…

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Filed Under: Baby K, crafting, girls, holiday, Miss Elaine-ous Monday

My Space & Miss Elaine-ous Monday

January 16, 2012 by Elaine

Last week you all saw the desk that I cleaned up and out.  Since then I acquired a new BFF (also known as a new laptop, and no, it’s not from the apple family, don’t start) and two photography actual, legitimate paying customers.  So… I decided that I needed to sit at said desk instead…

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Filed Under: crafting, fun stuff, Misc., Miss Elaine-ous Monday, Pinterest

You Capture – In The Kitchen (and the bathroom)

August 19, 2010 by Elaine

I do a lot of things in the kitchen. Besides cooking. Although I do that too. And bake. mmmm… baking…{sorry, easily side-tracked by thoughts of baked goods.} I also read, blog, feed children, go through mail, and various other things. Such as. Craft. I found this idea and I just HAD to do it. Sometimes…

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Filed Under: crafting, House, You Capture

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Miss Elaine-ous Me

Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute 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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