Word to Your Mother - taking it outside

I am a HUGE fan of temporary art and what is more temporary than sidewalk chalk.  There is a tradition in our house to celebrate birthdays by putting messages on the driveway. I usually do this after people are in bed.  I am sure my neighbors find this weird.

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There are some next level people who like to do this as well.  By next level, I mean people who take this chalk stuff seriously as ART. So if you need inspiration.  See below.

Heidi Swapp , scrapbooking/crafting icon has her own spray paint chalk line with stencils



Julian Beaver - 3D Pavement Drawings

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What I Read October

I am linking up with Modern Mrs Darcy Quick Lit.  Check out what everyone else is reading this month. This is a double link up as I am also doing my Word to Your Mother Series with the 31 day writers.

I have been watching the Oxygen show The Disappearance of Maura Murray.

They interviewed James Renner so I thought I would check out his book called True Crime Addict - How I lost myself in the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray. This was an incredibly quick read for me.  It is kinda a scary place inside James Renner's mind.  He has an interesting back story and why it led him to this story. It seems that everyone has a theory on what happened to Maura and Renner discusses what might be his. There seems to be a certain synchronicity to James Renner's life and those who lives he investigates. I don't think I totally agree with his theory on what happened to Maura but it was a good read.

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Linky Love

Advent Calendar for Wife - This is pretty over the top

Scary Truth About What Is Hurting Our Kids - I don't think this is new information but a good reminder

Amaze and Inspire Your Nerds with Halloween Science some super fun stuff here

Pretending to Be Batman  Helps Kids Focus On Boring Tasks- I wonder if I pretend to be Super Woman my household chores would get done quicker

How to Play With Your Kids Without Going Insane - This is a spawned podcast.  I loved it and I want to read Meredith Sinclair's book Well Played.  My library has to get it.

Word to Your Mother - Band Wisdom

My youngest son is attending his first marching competition with his high school .  So I thought I would give him some encouragement. He has come a long long way.  Check out my Diary Entry on Dinner Music.

trying on the uniform for the first time

Far Right Front

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Word to Your Mother - Chalkboards Part 2

Mason Jar Chalkboard made by my Sister

I am a big fan of Chalkboards.  For Part 1 click here

I usually use just regular chalk or sidewalk chalk.  However, I am really fond of this type of chalk pen   I found it to be the cheapest at Walmart.

Bistro Chalk Marker

There are also chalk pens that come in colors as well.There is everything from neon to gold and silver.

Metallic Chalk Markers - Craft Smart - Micheals
Neon Chalk Markers  - U Brands

Using the Neon Chalk
Art by Princess of Quite A Lot

There is even chalk pencils.  These don't get dark enough for my liking but are fun to add highlights with the pencil.

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Chalkboard 101 - Clean and Scentsible
How to Write Nicely on a Chalkboard

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Word to Your Mother - #TBT I love you bandit

My youngest has been known to leave me little "I love You " notes.  I nicknamed him the "I love you bandit". Read all about his shenanigans and the rest of my family here.

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Can't Stop Creating - Frayed Pumpkins

I saw these frayed pumpkins on I should be mopping the floor.  I couldn't resist these fabric pumpkins. This is one project I had everything on hand - drop cloth scraps, old stuffing, and sticks.

At Flamingo Toes, their pumpkins were made from chenille and some had silverware for stems. These were slightly constructed differently but I love it.

They turned out cute.  I put them in my reclaimed wood box my husband made for me.