How do you bring a little of that love from home into your child’s lunch boxes? Maybe it’s a toy nestled between a piece of fruit and his thermos. Perhaps it’s a heart-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It could also be a little note taped inside his lunch box with a sweet scribble from you — “Have a great day, Bobby! Love, Mom.” Now how about writing ON the lunchbox itself?
a href=”http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/09/diy-project-kates-notebook-lunchbag.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-project-kates-notebook-lunchbag” target=”_blank”>Kate’s DIY Notebook Lunchbag is a cute and innovative way to get those sweet thoughts across right away to your kid. The bag is made of canvas …read more

 
As a writer, I’ve always carried something with me to jot down notes and ideas. 
It might be as simple as a folded over sheet of paper in my fanny pack where I can make lists and write down ideas for blogging and stories. 
When in the hospital emergency room last year with my daughter, I found I didn’t have anything  to write on.  Her going to the hospital happened so suddenly that I didn’t have time even to grab my purse nor a book. 
As we waited, she having tests and wanting to rest, I wondered how I could use the time to write.  I spied …read more