People as pixels: imaginative group shots

I’ve always loved seeing creative group photos, be they from weddings, school events or Christmas get-togethers. They sometimes make creative use of props or costumes, sometimes incorporate odd poses…Just something to make the pictures stand out from the rest. This isn’t anything new, though. I have some vintage photos in my collection which feature two [...]

Christmas dénouement

We had a good Christmas. Christmas Eve, my parents and two of Howie’s brothers came over to my mother-in-law’s (downstairs at our house). We had the usual ham, baked beans, macaroni salad, and desserts. My mom and I visited with Nancy while the guys played euchre. Christmas day, Howie’s other brother and his wife came [...]

My Santa Baby

Howie’s my Santa Baby. Taken with my T-Mobile G1, posted using the awesome app, Pixelpipe.

Scrabble Express game great when you’re short on time

Howie and I found a great new game at Target last night. It’s not brand new, but a variation on Scrabble called Scrabble Express. They market it as being a 20-minute game. Scrabble isn’t the only express version out there, though. There are several Hasbro express games available, including Monopoly, Clue, Sorry, and Battleship. Howie [...]

Thanksgiving blessing

This is an oldie, something I wrote in 2004. Until I write another thanksgiving blessing, this is it! Thanksgiving Praise For home and hearth And family For fowl and fur And every tree For gardens dormant And verdant For loves earthly And Heaven-sent Thanks go to Thee. © 2004 Kimberley Broyles, Gardenwife.com Today, write down [...]

Shop for toys with Amazon’s interactive toy guide

This thing is so neat! You can search by age and sex, along with other criteria. They also have videos showing the toys in action. I know this will make holiday shopping easier for many people. Interactive Holiday Toy Guide! Ain’t technology grand?

Anonymous gifts that bless others: An angel among us

Have you ever been the recipient of an anonymous gift? Have you ever given one? There’s no telling how your “small” and anonymous gesture may bring comfort and happiness to someone. What an encouragement to use our gifts to bless others. And to do it anonymously is the best because you’re not only letting God [...]