tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post1340616130024766793..comments2024-03-29T05:19:10.632-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Family Night: A drive and a picnic!Monica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-50538669507754350002009-04-23T07:55:00.000-04:002009-04-23T07:55:00.000-04:00What a neat picnic with your family, Monica! :) I ...What a neat picnic with your family, Monica! :) I used to be pretty much on the charming side of things, but with each baby ;), practicality has won out...I just realized that I was becoming UN-charming while trying to create a charming mood more oft than not and decided that it wasn't worth it! However, I LOVE your blog because you have all the ideas and then I can just copy! :P HEEHEE! That's what I'm best at anyway, finding creative ideas from creative genius' and copying! :D I am also really close to having my new baby and tend to take it easy on the crafting/charming around these times...this summer though, I want to make sure I throw a little charming back into the everyday, kwim?!Thanks for the inspiration! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291951073853426272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-1118746791549819212009-04-22T13:02:00.000-04:002009-04-22T13:02:00.000-04:00Dear Monica:
I was struck by how many people pref...Dear Monica:<br /><br />I was struck by how many people prefer practical over charming.<br />I'm sure it's a matter of time and money in most cases, but I'm with you. I do prefer charming over practical!<br /><br />Love your pictures.<br /><br />Love you, GrandmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-27009262549825619372009-04-22T03:28:00.000-04:002009-04-22T03:28:00.000-04:00Hubby is DEFINITELY practical. I am DEFINITELY ch...Hubby is DEFINITELY practical. I am DEFINITELY charming. <br /><br />We are so night and day that it isn’t even funny. One year for my birthday, he gave me a kitchen ladder. Hmmmm…. :/ Another year, I got car tires. For my birthday that same year (8 days before Christmas), I got a car battery. ;)Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549190997375771361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-71473996770629862782009-04-22T00:47:00.000-04:002009-04-22T00:47:00.000-04:00Love these photos of your charming picnic! :) I li...Love these photos of your charming picnic! :) I like to keep things simple, so for me that usually means practical as well. However, I see no reason why you can't have some of both! Picnics feed more than our bodies and if a charming picnic feeds your spirit more than a practical one, I say go for it! :) Plus, I've been on the receiving end of more than one charming picnic you prepared -- very nice! :) Lots of love, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-498363554092752732009-04-21T14:17:00.000-04:002009-04-21T14:17:00.000-04:00We did both when my kids were younger (especially ...We did both when my kids were younger (especially when my daughter was growing up). It was so worth the time and effort to create beautiful memories.<br /><br />There were also busy days when we were already out and about when we stopped at KFC or the grocery store for a last minute picnic.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76527075208590953552009-04-21T13:43:00.000-04:002009-04-21T13:43:00.000-04:00I definitely appreciate charming, but I tend towar...I definitely appreciate charming, but I tend towards practical. Love you!*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-16918210893239732262009-04-21T12:54:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:54:00.000-04:00I am more practical over charming, just because if...I am more practical over charming, just because if we go somewhere there is a lot of planning involved with 5 toddlers. I hope that when they get older I will move over to the charming side, but we will have to see.The Wilcoxson'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283403288511963341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38161590096286396592009-04-21T12:41:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:41:00.000-04:00I love the charming stuff you do, but am so practi...I love the charming stuff you do, but am so practical. I think that's why I enjoy your blog so much because it helps me think differently. Maybe you'll rub off on me! <br /><br />RobinRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067312811855082432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-26217988166162594852009-04-21T12:35:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:35:00.000-04:00I prefer to be more charming, however, when time i...I prefer to be more charming, however, when time is short I turn towards practicality so I am not frazzled (which tends to lead towards a not so great time for all). The added care it takes to be charming does make a difference though. <br />My hubby also propsed to me there! A very special place indeed.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15690089792619758283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-35269397786591669222009-04-21T12:10:00.000-04:002009-04-21T12:10:00.000-04:00That's it! I'm planning more picnics right now......That's it! I'm planning more picnics right now...your pictures have inspired me! Plus, you've reminded me to slow down and be a little more charming with the small things, thanks :D<br /><br />-AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-7620195776488591122009-04-21T10:59:00.000-04:002009-04-21T10:59:00.000-04:00Like most commenters, I love the charming but usua...Like most commenters, I love the charming but usually choose the practical. But I do find that my children behave better at the dinner table when they perceive that it is "special." <br />Last week, while my kids were on spring break, we took many picnics for lunch. One day we even went to Target! We ate the lunch I had packed and the kids got to order one item from the cafe. It wasn't a fancy presentation, but it beat being inside on a rainy day. On another day, we took our picnic to a park. I used our soft-sided cooler. But I looked admiringly at a grandmother who had packed her family's lunch in a wicker basket wrapped in a gingham tablecloth. <br />As we talked about food storage earlier, Monica, I think it is a matter of changing habits and taking the extra step to put the food in a pretty serving container. Carrots look more appetizing in a Mason jar than the bag they came in.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-55560778205244083062009-04-21T10:50:00.000-04:002009-04-21T10:50:00.000-04:00I love and enjoy the charming that others create.....I love and enjoy the charming that others create... but I end up going practical!! I try to incorporate one thing that is charming...!<br />HeatherMore than Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391332999979380361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-85151041884591210712009-04-21T10:02:00.000-04:002009-04-21T10:02:00.000-04:00Beyond charming ! What special memories you are m...Beyond charming ! What special memories you are making for your children! They'll be able to think back to all these times they've spent and in turn enrich their own childrens lives with some specialness ! (is that a word?, it is now!)Patty Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817836968518294130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-909089592136079412009-04-21T09:57:00.000-04:002009-04-21T09:57:00.000-04:00Charming...every day of the week. It is sometimes...Charming...every day of the week. It is sometimes met with eye rolling by people that don't understand. Even if only I appreciate it, I love it, so I go for charming. AND, it makes for cuter photos!!<br />Love your picnic!! I am going to have to take one of those with my family. On another note, where did you get your enamel ware dishes??<br />Thank you!!<br />EliseElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669663704444452161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38514143176911203542009-04-21T09:53:00.000-04:002009-04-21T09:53:00.000-04:00Wow, it's picnic weather where you are already?? ...Wow, it's picnic weather where you are already?? It's still cold here. I enjoyed seeing your picnic pictures. I am a practical gal, but I do love charming. You have just showed how you can have both. I may have to slip in a little charm next time we have a picnic. Loved the flowers in the coffee pot on the table cloth. I also love how you used the camping enamelware plates. We don't camp often anymore, and my plates just sit up in a cabinet. I will be sure to use them next time we picnic.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00870394816890924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38648439970151550832009-04-21T09:51:00.000-04:002009-04-21T09:51:00.000-04:00I'm always practical. No matter what. Sometimes ...I'm always practical. No matter what. Sometimes I wish I could be more charming, but one of the things my husband loves about me is that I'm always practical (which, in our house, also means frugal!), and I'm currently working on embracing myself just how God made me, practicality and all!<br /><br />I LOVE your picnic though, and I have a few mason jars - I may try that sometime. I normally just pack everyone a sack lunch type thing (practical because each person has their own bag), or if I want to get fancy, I'll put the meal in a picnic basket, but the dinner is definitely not cute like yours!Davonnehttp://www.piercemyheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-66739983328077861492009-04-21T09:02:00.000-04:002009-04-21T09:02:00.000-04:00I'm Practical with a touch of charming! But your p...I'm Practical with a touch of charming! But your picnic looks beautiful and makes me want to plan one for our family!La Familia Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499078691114309445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-77994148987256768792009-04-21T08:58:00.001-04:002009-04-21T08:58:00.001-04:00I go more for practical. I do like the charming, ...I go more for practical. I do like the charming, and I love the top picture you have of the flowers in a vase. I am not very good at thinking of those ideas myself, but I like to see what other people have done, and copy some of those things.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192064538924964308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-67772703666940351992009-04-21T08:58:00.000-04:002009-04-21T08:58:00.000-04:00I do a little of both. I love to pack things in c...I do a little of both. I love to pack things in canning jars! They are cute and fit nicely in the cooler. If it won't fit in a canning jar I go for ziploc or plastic wear for ease. I bought some inexpensive plastic plates so I don't feel the guilt of using disposable but won't be upset if they don't make it home. <br /><br />We are planning a picnic evening on Friday. After seeing your pictures I can't wait!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-71828569583349235432009-04-21T08:51:00.000-04:002009-04-21T08:51:00.000-04:00I tend to get a bit to practical....but in my drea...I tend to get a bit to practical....but in my dreams all is charming. I agree about the cute road...spring green trees are beautiful.Julie Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551528953012584385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-23662465585897652742009-04-21T08:00:00.000-04:002009-04-21T08:00:00.000-04:00Practicality all the way here! : ) (I do love you...Practicality all the way here! : ) (I do love your charming pictures, though.)<br /><br />I also just wanted to say that the two previous commenters (Mary Ann and Leanne) show lots of wisdom in their comments!Amy @ Hope Is the Wordhttp://hopeistheword.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-65399534665951675802009-04-21T07:44:00.000-04:002009-04-21T07:44:00.000-04:00I must say that go for the practical but wish I we...I must say that go for the practical but wish I went for the charming more often.angelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-41685183663437523902009-04-21T07:43:00.000-04:002009-04-21T07:43:00.000-04:00I LOVE charming, but usually choose practical. I ...I LOVE charming, but usually choose practical. I like "easy" wrapped up in a neat little package so to speak. We love picnics, but it is our time together that is most important, then comes yummy food. How or what we eat it on depends on how spontaneous or planned our day is.Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819254988051322026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-84454311890208584322009-04-21T07:41:00.000-04:002009-04-21T07:41:00.000-04:00Well, I probably tend towards practical, but your ...Well, I probably tend towards practical, but your charming pictures have given me an idea! My sweet husband is in the midst of his busy planting season, and doesn't get home until very late. Instead of saving his dinner, I might get a babysitter for an hour and go have a quickie picnic with him and go with the charming over the practical!<br /><br />You certainly know how to make your family feel special!<br /><br />What a beautiful place for your husband to propose to you!DairyQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058172123527404278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-81129329028633362522009-04-21T06:48:00.000-04:002009-04-21T06:48:00.000-04:00I let practicality win if I'm starting to get stre...I let practicality win if I'm starting to get stressed to the point of sinning. It took me a long time to get to this point (and I"m still not perfect at it yet); however, I learned there is no point in planning a "fun" thing, if I"m going to be a basket case getting it done...<br />so I buy store bought cakes,<br />wrap in gift bags,<br />avoid activities that will provoke me to anger with my children.<br />Oh...and I try to let go of the fear that people will judge me for taking the "easier" way. I remind myself that nothing is "easy" with three very small, very active little boys in tow!<br />I love all of your ideas, Monica! I often take a small portion and replicate what makes sense for me and then enjoy the results!!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976256840483823480noreply@blogger.com