T' Time {#82} Link Party

umm....well either the power company is working on something or they're just being "third world" because they're randomly shutting off our power the last several days....for hours and hours.  It just came on and I'm enjoying a fan and a quick internet rush.    Forgive me but this is gonna have to be this weeks Party!


Last Week's Features! 

Apple Pie in an Apple by Inspired By Family

Ready, Aim, Fire from Life in Our Heels

Cobb Salad from Joyful Homemaking

T' Time {#81}...and Link Party

Take the time to Challenge #81 is a guest post from my best friend from college, Tinyla!  

She's been here before and I love sharing her thoughts and ideas with you.  

Tinyla has two little princesses that I hope to someday meet {and squeeze}.

Now, doesn't this face just say, "Hold me, Auntie Maria?"

Here's Tinyla's T' Time Challenge...

     "Listen to them at play! 

I have learned SO much from listening to my girls play. I have learned a lot about them as well as myself. Listening to what they cook, how they cook, and how they (mainly Aaliyah) talk to each other, and how and why they punish their babies has helped me to know how to better train them to be the best they can be. I have learned how to speak to them so they can understand me better. I have learned how to better pray for them. I have also had some great moments of just flat out fun! Face it, when you have little children; your life is blessed with little comedians!" 

-Tinyla from My Life At Home Blog

Let Me Say, Ladies.....

You outdid yourselves this week.  

I had so much fun looking through the ideas.  

Loved them.  Thank you for participating!

The Cascading Ruffle Skirt from Wee Share

Fruity Creamsicles from {One of My Favorite Blogs!} Mrs. JohninGhana

Blueberry Crumb Bars from Semi Homemade Mom

Pinterest Inspired Fancy Envelopes by Creative Passage

T' Time {#80} and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #80 is....

            listen to their imaginations.

I was laying in bed with my little Eden (4).  She has the bottom bunk.  When I looked up there was an old piece of jagged twine drooping down above her pillow.  

I said, "I'll cut that off."  

She said, "No, mommy, it's special to me."

When I asked why she said, "I pull it and make my choo-choo train whistle and go faster."  

She doesn't know where the string came from or who put it there, but it's SPECIAL.

Who thinks that the bottom bunk could turn into a train?  Eden and Mommy!

Party Features

Apple Nachos from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Make Your Own Hummingbird Food from Growing in Grace

Triple Layer Bars from Flour Me With Love

T' Time {#79} and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #79 is....
     encourage their adventurous side!

Today it's the climbing a tree...tomorrow it's 
{sniff...sniff} the WORLD!

(Princess Brynlee 18m.   Princess Eden 4yr.)

Last Week Party Features!

Showing Our Support Shirt from Life in Our Heels

Frothy Fruity Orange Banana Smoothie from Joyful Homemaking

HeathBar Cake from Growing in Grace

T' Time {#78} and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #78 is....

              Teach them to use a hammer!

The other day we were all outside and Prince gave the girls some nails and hammers.  I was thinking I needed to go find some bandaids!  Daddy got an old board and patiently taught his daughters how to hammer in the nails than to pull out the nails and do it all again.  They had so much fun and it occupied them for at least an hour.  

Amazing Features from Last Week!  

Here you go...be inspired!

Chocolate Oreo Birthday Cake from Lady with the Red Rocker

Semi-Pinspired Maple Sticky Buns from Thoughts From Her

Big Pocket Dress from A Couple of Craft Addicts

Poppin' Ranch Chicken Pot Pie from Semi Homemade Mom

T' Time #77 and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #77 is...

   Listen to their stories about their day.

It's just as important to learn about their day when they're 5, 15, or 25.  If you show them you care and are interested when they're small it will come naturally for them to talk to you about their joys and sorrows when they're big.  Take the time to Just Listen!

Lovely features from last week!

Apple Pie Apples from Deep in the Heart of....Arkansas

Cinnamon Bun Cake from Talking Dollars and Cents

Upcycled Pickle Jars from Artsy VaVa

T' Time {#76} and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #76 is....

         gaze at the moon and stars.

The moon has been amazingly bright and huge looking the last few nights.  So bright that my Prince thought that the security light was on!  

Gather up your kiddos and grab and old quilt.  What a great way to end your day...laying on the grass under a blanket of stars.  Leave the blanket outside while you tuck in the kids and drag your sweetie out for a little romance by the light of the silvery moon.  {sigh}

Last Week's Wonderful Features!

Thanks so very much for everyone who joined in.

Glazed Doughnut Muffins from Talking Dollars and Cents

BLT Bruschetta from Joyful Homemaking

Crock Pot Chocolate Chip Banana Bread from Repeat Crafter Me

T' Time {#75} and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #75 is....

     Let your kids form a relationship 

              with other generations!

We have some really special neighbors.  We live on a quiet street and most of those around us are Jamaicans who have retired home after working in England and America.  

This lady's home is right beside ours and she has adopted my children because they are the same age as her own grandchildren in the States.  My girls love to run over and spend a few minutes with her each day.  They draw pictures for her and sing for her and help her with {little girl} chores around her home... like watering the flowers.  She takes the time to talk with them and teach them things, like Chinese Checkers.  

They've created a special bond that my girl's will always remember. 

Take a few moments this week and let your little ones make some new friends!

I'm so excited to share party features from 

last week!  Ta-daa!

Hot Chocolate Dipper Ideas from JellyFish Jelly

Nutella No Bake Cookies from Just Winging It

Pepperoni Garlic Bread from Saving 4 Six

Coconut Milk Whipped Cream and Chocolate Coconut Milk Mousse

 from A Crafty Cook

The Game Called Math from Olahmomma

T' Time {#74} and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #74 is....

     whisper secrets.

There is something so special about something between two people that nobody else knows.

"We're having ice cream for supper."  

"I'll meet you outside under the tree to read storybooks in 2 minutes." 

"Daddy has stinky feet {giggle}"   

Share a special secret and memory today.

(Moriah and Alexis Easter Sunday)

Party Features from Last Week!
Thank you to all of you amazing people who share in this party!

Joy in the Morning from The Dedicated House

Pinterest Inspired Foot Art from Heavenly Handmaids

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake from Saving for 6

T' Time {#73} and Link Party

Don't miss out on our current Giveaway!

Take the time to Challenge #73 is...
      Share a book with someone you love.

 

Last Week's Party Features!

Cookies and Cream Donuts from a Crafty Cook

Not Your Mommas Cookies from Flour Me With Love

A Bubble Snake from A Couple of Craft Addicts

Please play nice!  Show us what you've been up to!  Welcome to the Party.

T' Time {#72} and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #72 is....

      sneak up and take a picture of them playing

                      ...without them knowing.

Right now.  Unplanned.  Unpremeditated.  Unrehearsed.  "Unstaged".  

Yes...one of them is wearing jammies. {blush... and shrug}  

What are your children doing right now?  Preserve their childhood.  

Thanks so very, very much for those of you who linked up your awesome ideas last week!
Here are some that were a favorite.

Easter Bustle Skirts from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Blue Bunnies from The Seven Year Cottage

Flower Headband from The Crafty Scientist

T' Time {#71} and Link Party

Take the Time to Challenge #71 is....

                  watch them sleep.

How precious.

Some features from last week.....

I'm really excited about trying these

Quick Blender Light Rolls from Joyful Homemaking

I absolutely love using my Resurrection eggs

and this lady's version of them is awesome.

Resurrection Eggs from Sugar and Spice

"Mac and Cheese and Strawberries, what more could a kid ask for?"  ZanderZoo

Yummy goodness in the form of Gooey Cookies and Cream Bars from Making Memories

Please play by the rules, Ladies!  Link 'em up!