The Toy Box Years: Bubble, Bubbles, Bubbles

The Creators of the Toy Box Years

The creators of the Toy Box Years are my two beautiful daughters and wonderful, handsome soldier husband.

"Nani" (our oldest) is a 11 year old 6th grader who loves Taylor Swift, ballet, books, fashion designing and sewing. Ask her what she wants to be when she grows up and it changes daily to anything from "an artist" to "a teacher" to "a singer/dancer". Nani is also currently fighting a battle against brain cancer -- recently diagnosed in June 2016.

"Nudgie" (our youngest) is a very smiley, very happy, very giggly, very spirited 8 year old 3rd Grader who's favorite toys are anything that gives mommy an anxiety attack - ladders, stepstools, the climbing wall at the playground. Like her sister, she has a love of reading and coloring, loves gymnastics and still provides mommy lots of snuggle time!

"My Marine" is my high school sweetheart. We've been married over 20 years and met when we were 17. (You do the math....) His favorite toys are Blackhawk helicopters, the lawnmower, our steam cleaner, and microbrew beer bottles. My husband is also my hero in that he proudly serves his country as a Blackhawk crew chief (hence his favorite toy!). And need I say that there is nothing hotter than my man in uniform!

All About Me......

Once upon a time I had a career and worked in the corporate world. Once upon a time, I dreamed about leaving that all behind to follow my true calling -- being a wife and mommy.

The first part of my calling was fulfilled in 1995 when I married my Marine (now soldier) and my love. Little did I know that being a military wife would change me in so many ways and that because of that, I would have an extended family all over the world from Japan, to California, to North Carolina.

The second part of my calling took a little doing, but I finally achieved that dream in 2004 with the birth of our first child, followed 4 years later by her baby sister.

So now, when someone asks me what I do for a living - I simply smile and say proudly that I'm following my calling - I'm a mommy and a wife -- and I couldn't be HAPPIER -- I'm living in the Toy Box Years!!

Bubble, Bubbles, Bubbles

>> Thursday, June 9, 2011

So, I'm determined to stay super busy while My Marine is gone. And with Nani out of school and ~~underfoot~~ home all day, I need to turn to my trusty summer bucket list for guidance!

First up - the bubble refill jar.

Last summer I really hated having to refill those small bubble bottles from the big bubble bottles (say that five times fast). They spilled everywhere, my hands were forever sticky, and I had to chase the dog away so that she didn't lick up the bubble solution. (And thanks to My Marine, the girls now think that if the dog drinks bubble water, she'll fart bubbles.....)

I found this beverage container at the thrift store for .50. (Can you tell I'm a big fan of my thrift store?!)

Then I added some letter stickers, slapped on some Mod-Podge, waiting for it to dry and added the bubble solution. Viola! Quick, easy....and the girls can do it by themselves! (And no more bubble water for the dog....)

Happy Bubbles!!!

8 comments:

Christy Killoran June 9, 2011 at 5:20 AM: I LOVE this idea!
StephieD June 9, 2011 at 8:29 AM: oh I am SO "Stealing" this idea! Thank you very much!!!!
MaryAnne June 9, 2011 at 11:14 AM: Brilliant! I bet the girls love it, too!
Michelle June 10, 2011 at 5:54 AM: What a great idea!!
Jenn Rian June 10, 2011 at 7:25 AM: This is such a cute, clever idea! I'll be doing this too :) Thanks!
Megan June 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM: I think I'll have to do this too!
Kim@todayismysome-day June 12, 2011 at 11:42 AM: Great idea! That bubble solution is so sticky and messy. I'll definitely be on the lookout for one of these containers. visiting via FT Think Pink party.
Mel June 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM: wow! what a fantastic idea!! ilove it!