It’s a wood look porcelain. We’ll be using the same in the bedroom. The fiberglass in the shower is cracked, so something had to be done. When we found out how expensive it would be replace what we had, we decided to tile instead.

We’re also involved in tiling. We did the living room last month. Now we’re prepping to rip out the fiberglass master shower and tile that, which is threatening to become a full bath remodel. Once that’s done, we’re going to tile the master bedroom.

Same!

I have straight hair, which I hated as a kid. My grandmother told me eating bread crusts would make it curly.

Orion is very protective of his toys. I have to wait until he’s asleep to clean them.

If you are here in the summer, north is a great option, but south can be, depending on interests. There are several observatories located in the mountains outside Tucson. The increased elevation helps with the heat. Kitt Peak has a solar telescope for daytime viewing as well. Evening programs give you a way to be…

The Science Center and Children’s Museum are close to each other downtown. You can either park once and walk to both or take public transportation. Most exhibits are hands on, to give you a break from constantly reminding kids “Don’t touch that!”

Close your eyes and listen to something that will distract you. If I can’t see or think about what I’m doing, I’m fine. If I think about it, I get sick.

Thick royal icing.

I made paw print cake decorations for a friend’s daughter’s birthday. Normally I decorate the cake directly, so this was a bit out of my comfort zone.

Adorable! My Orion is a pit bull mix, and he’s definitely a lover not a fighter. He only attacks with kisses.

A wine rack for $5 at the thrift store. Since it was a bargain, I have more money left to buy enough wine to fill it. A win win (or is that wine wine) situation.

As the daughter of a math teacher and mother of a middle schooler, thank you. These will find an appreciative audience.

Mimi hiding from the world and Orion dressed to impress.

Food is my crafting medium. This is my future astrophysicist’s nebula birthday cake.

We bought more synthetic grass add to the dog’s play area in the backyard (we live near Phoenix- real grass requines too much water and effort to keep alive). When Orion saw it, he had such a case of the wigglebutts, I was afraid he was going to dislocate his hip.

Orion and Mimi.

Lasagna and bread sticks. I also did a trial run of the birthday cake Little Grapes wants next weekend to make sure I could decorate it properly since it was a new technique for me.

The pieces will sink into the atmosphere, then melt or disintegrate due to heat and pressure.

I work from home a few days a week, and it’s difficult enough when my 11 year old is off school for the day. With a toddler it would be impossible.