“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”: I think I will send this song over to The Call Me Jane’s blog—and hope that the reindeer run over her nasty neighbors this year! Or perhaps she can just stalk her neighbors and then roll down her window and play this song really really loud—it will stick … Continue reading Sharing Christmas Music
Emergency! Where is the TAPE!
Emergency! Where is the TAPE! We all know we need to prepare an emergency kit; a working flashlight, candles, matches, and a few extra batteries for the times when the weatherman is actually right and a blizzard really does hit. However, much more useful to me are the emergency kits I have prepared for real-life, … Continue reading Emergency! Where is the TAPE!
My Uggs are Amuck
My Ugg boots are amuck. I know you are dying to hear the whole story, but first say “hi” to Clementine (we call her Clem). Clem arrived at camp this very morning. Clem has been camping with us since she was just a wee pup; we love Clem Clem has a look most mothers would … Continue reading My Uggs are Amuck
Concerts and Kids
Concerts and Kids. The Chicago Waldorf School Holiday Concert was last night. Cole isn’t big on performing. If at all possible, he will stand behind a kid taller than he is and move his lips every once in a while. I have learned to accept that you can drive a kid to their holiday concert … Continue reading Concerts and Kids
My Peaceful Kingdom
Deer Sheds Only. Deer not Included
The deer antler sheds that we sell make outstanding dog chews. If you are interested in finding out more about the product, click Deer Antlers For Pups. This post is about the odd deer antler questions I’ve been asked. Here are a few gigglers. “Do you ship just the antlers or the whole deer? I’m … Continue reading Deer Sheds Only. Deer not Included
Road Warrior-Comes Out of the Closet
I am a road warrior on our wild ride to school each day. Cole and I leave the house at 7am -give or take a few minutes to drive the 11 city miles to the Chicago Waldorf School. On average, our school day drive takes about 45 minutes. In the beginning, Joe drove Cole to … Continue reading Road Warrior-Comes Out of the Closet
Camp Run-A-Pup~Christmas Card Design
Camp-Run-A-Pups 1st Christmas Card. Milo, the deer hound was our Christmas tree; surrounded by pupckages. Every year I design and produce our Camp Christmas card. I start out picturing a Norman Rockwell moment as my family and our good friend, the photographer, execute my Christmas card plan to perfection. My hopes are dashed when I … Continue reading Camp Run-A-Pup~Christmas Card Design
Turkeys, Bouncing cranberries, Freezing beer
I admit it; I feel a little bad. I hope you will forgive me. I know you count on Cole and me to amaze and entertain you. We try never to let you down. Cole, of course, is not at fault; he was full of reasons why blowing up a turkey in a deep fryer … Continue reading Turkeys, Bouncing cranberries, Freezing beer