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Vanessa Senyk
Michigan
Living a Life Without Instructions
Interests: scrapbook,running,all things crafty,a handmade life,cooking,baking,homeschool,flea markets,all things vintage,gardening,paper crafts,scrapbooking,photography,reading,homemaking
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I was shopping at Sam's Club this morning, and trying to decide what to make for dinner tonight. In the produce section they had these really nice strawberries, knowing that I should be able to make a half decent dessert out of them. I didn't want to do te typical... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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This is my neighbors house, he recently passed away and his kids have just placed it on the market. I was thinking since home prices in our area are so low, my husband should buy it for me. I even have some valid reasons why I need it. In our... Continue reading
Posted Apr 14, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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I love estate sales, flea markets, and yard sales. I don't always find a vintage masterpiece, but I always manage to find something. So, I decided to post what I manage to scoop up each week. This weeks sale took place in Port Huron, when you arrive at the house... Continue reading
Posted Apr 13, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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One of the things I have in common with my husband is our love of eating out. I prefer to eat at non-chain restaurants. Don't get me wrong I love Outback's cheese fries, but I love eating at local restaurants. This weekend it was the White Horse Inn in Metamora.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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Lucy's moment on the big stage. It's amazing to me that at 10 years old she is able to have laser focus on her goals. In my mind she is still a little girl, but to watch the strength she has as she explodes from the blocks wakes me up... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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When I asked my nine year old Ethel what she wanted to help me make for dessert tonight she told me "something pretty." After some internet and cookbook searches we decided on Pavlovas. Originally named after the ballerina Anna Pavlova,these are a dessert that are light in texture, and not... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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Our decision to go to Lincoln Park was made on the spur of the moment. We had a couple of hours before dinner and were looking for something to do, and saw the bus that said Lincoln Park Zoo. After a 5 minute ride we were at the zoo entrance.... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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I found this mirror, but could not figure out what to do with it. It had some chips in it and I hated the frame, but I hate to throw things out. I was at Target and inspiration struck. At the end of one of isles on clearance they had... Continue reading
Posted Apr 6, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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Don't you love it when you find a hidden gem in a city you are visiting. We were in search of Panera and found Jeni's down the street. Jeni's was not only a treat for the taste buds but also for the eyes. The decor was traditional ice cream shop,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 5, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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I had possibly the ugliest bedroom in the world, and had had it for 10 years. This year I finally decided to tackle it. At first I thought of painting my room beige, but while I was in Lowes I was feeling like light grey. Unable to decide I asked... Continue reading
Posted Apr 4, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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I saw this on Pinterest and it really struck a chord with me. I love how five simple sentences can change your perspective. These words make me realize that I have hit the lottery in life. I have food in my fridge, the people that I love are healthy, I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 3, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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This passed weekend I learned just how awesome it can be when you let a whim take you in a different direction. Me and my younger daughters had to take a road trip from Michigan to Columbus, Ohio. It is only about a 5 hour drive, but 4 hours of... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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I admit it. I neglected my blog for the last two months, but I have an excuse, my life and home have been undergoing remodeling. Beginning the first week of February I decided it was time to battle what was probably the ugliest bathroom in our county. This also eventually... Continue reading
Posted Mar 30, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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I have always wanted to do an album about the Field Museum in Chicago. Partly because it is my favorite place to visit when in Chicago, but also because their is such diversity in their displays. The exhibits range from dinosaurs, ancient egypt, to slavery, and DNA. It is such... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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This is always one of our stops in Chicago, the smell alone is incredible. We each pick out our favorites and stock up for the ride home. But, I am addicted to peanut butter cups, and spend each night at the hotel eating them, so they never quite make it... Continue reading
Posted Jan 31, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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There has been a lot of hype over this book, and I was a little surprised by it. I read an excerpt of it in the WSJ, and was intrigued, so I preordered it from Amazon. When it came I sat and read the entire book that evening. At the... Continue reading
Posted Jan 24, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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I was tired of competing with the IPads, WII, itouch, and gameboys, that seem to consume my kids attention. To even the playing field I declared a non electronic day for the kids. I am now competing with a toasty fire, and a good book. I am happy to be... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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Whenever we journey to Chicago the must see attraction for Scout and Sage is the Lego Store. We are always amazed at what the Lego Masters have created in the store. The detail in each display is amazing. Although they have a gazillion Legos these displays always convince the girls... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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It seems that we are always so busy in our day to day routine that there is hardly any down time. Last night was one of the first that we have had in a long time. We each spent the evening doing something that just we wanted to do. Greg... Continue reading
Posted Jan 23, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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When ever we travel I always look forward to eating out. It's always fun to try new foods, so when we were walking along we spotted Noodles. There was a line out the door, so that is usually a good sign. It was a lot of food and it was... Continue reading
Posted Jan 20, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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Jan 17, 2011
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My weekend started when I woke up at 9:30 on Saturday. I began the day by getting everyone ready for Scouts swim meet, this is the first time her sisters and grandparents were coming to watch her. We left for the meet at 11:30. The meet ended at 4:30, so... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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My kids convinced me to let them take a break from school today and let them go out and play in the newly fallen snow. While watching them play I was so happy I gave in. It is a perfect day for playing out, it isn't bitterly cold or incredibly... Continue reading
Posted Jan 12, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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Wanted to make something for Scout to remember her tenth birthday. I wnated the layout to show how much she has changed through the years. Continue reading
Posted Jan 11, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life
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I find I scrapbook in streaks, and when I have been away from it awhile it takes a while to get my groove back. I feel like I am always on a tight time line, but I know I can find 15 minutes in my day to play. I may... Continue reading
Posted Jan 10, 2011 at A Perfectly Imperfect Life