A Place Like This

Valarie Budayr

  • Happy Friday = Happy Birthday

    Today is Happy Friday but it is also Happy Birthday to my little guy. He's 11 years old today. Along with a family party planned for this evening, another great reason to be happy is the Olympics starts tonight. I… Continue reading

  • Luna

    Thank you so much for all of your incredible feedback on yesterday's post. Today I'm still creating but I wanted to leave you with a little something that has truly touched my heart. Though Julia did something really incredible and… Continue reading

  • I Can Write My Name

      This sign was made for me by my father when I was 8 years old and learning how to write in cursive. I wasn't really sure how I was going to get all of the curly ques going in… Continue reading

  • A roasted pumpkin seed sort of weekend

    After all of the events of last week I decided to have a kick back weekend. The weather absolutely cooperated with me and was dreary and rainy the whole weekend. Not a moment of sun. Many blanket forts were built,… Continue reading

  • Happy Friday: Tree on the Cabin

    Today is Friday and that means it's time for the Next Chapter Book Club hosted by the ever lovely Jaime Ridler. There were many happy moments this week but the one I will share with you today is the one… Continue reading

  • Journey North

    17 years ago when the girls were still small, I connected with an on-line group called Journey North. Twice a year we would watch the migration of the monarch butterflies,robins,gray whales, tulips, and wolves. Oftentimes, I will be watching two or… Continue reading

  • Meet n’Greet Little Acorn Learning

    Sometimes life hands you something so wonderful and unexpected that you just have to share it. That's how I feel about Eileen. I first met Eileen, via blogland, when we both had summited articles for Rhythm of the Home. As… Continue reading

  • One Small Change: Meet What You Eat

    It's time for One Small Change. Every month until Earth Day my family will be making One Small Change that will have a positive impact on the planet. Last month I started bringing my very own bags to the grocery… Continue reading

  • Happy Friday Anticipation

     Friday's are Happy Day's in Jaime Ridler's Next Chapter Book Club. As you know, it's been a tough week. All of my children have been sick with a stomach/cold type virus, which has left this house flat on it's back.… Continue reading

  • The dreaded bug

    Greetings. I just wanted to drop a very quick note to say that three children are sick and I'm running around with bowls,crackers, liquids, answering the phone and taking complaints. I hope to be  back later today with much good… Continue reading