A Place Like This

Valarie Budayr

  • A Look Back @ 2012

    Where did this year go ? I can't believe I'm reviewing 2012 but what a great year it's been. I think as time moves forward and I look back on 2012, it will be one of those years that will… Continue reading

  • Wishing you a Wonderful Welcome

    I'd like to wish everyone coming over to visit from The Homeschool Scholar. We are part of the Homeschool Scholar Virtual Christmas party and I expect many of you are coming over to visit. This blog site is a place… Continue reading

  • Win BIG via our Huge Live-stream Giveaway Tonight (Plus a special deal from Apple iBookstore)

      Hello everyone. It's been awhile since we've met but I had to share with you a special something that Donna Ashton and I are doing this evening.  Are you ready for this? Jump into a Book and the Waldorf… Continue reading

  • Autumn Fun With A Little Acorn Michaelmas Guide

    YAY!!! This weekend brought with it some very cool weather, completely sunny mind you but wonderfully crisp. Out, as in immediately out, came my sweaters. I've had myself swathed in wool for three days now.  Photo by Eileen Straiton or… Continue reading

  • Junk Bonanza

    Oh my goodness, last week saw me traveling to Minnesota to be with a few friends I met at last year's Creative Connection. This year the Creative Connection didn't happen but our own version did.  We found ourselves delving into… Continue reading

  • Today’s the Day! It’s Time for the Golden Ticket Giveaway!

    Today's the DAY! Today is the official beginning of the Ultimate Guide to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’s Golden Ticket Giveaway! 1. Head over to the Ultimate Guide to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory's blog 2. READ the instructions carefully… Continue reading

  • A Time to Share: The Ultimate Guide to Charlie News and Announcements

    The Golden Ticket Giveaway is coming! Readers & fans of Ultimate Guide to Charlie and The Chocolate Factory have a chance to win an iPad starting September 13, 2012. Continue reading

  • Upclose

    Ah I'm sitting here this morning, the first time in a long time quietly. The sky is cloudy. It rained last night and I'm beginning to get glimmerings of Autumn, one of my favorite seasons.  In a moment I'll go… Continue reading

  • We have a Winner

    Hello Everyone !!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I found myself visiting Birmingham Alabama for a couple of days. It's such a pretty city and a really lovely state. I enjoyed my time there immensely.  Finally the day… Continue reading

  • Fed Up With Frenzy Giveaway

    Today I have a very special giveaway from blogging friend Suz Lipman.   A couple of years ago I discovered her blog Slow Family Online. It spoke to the core of my being. We've been able to share our love… Continue reading