tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152904242011-11-27T18:51:18.658-05:00inspire ...dream ...empower ...actby Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.comBlogger901100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-32532273166381686442011-02-16T08:58:00.005-05:002011-02-16T09:29:45.401-05:00

Today, I'm searching for the perfect place to read ...... ahh, think I found it.

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They say the first step to solving a problem is admitting that you have one .... I certainly hope so. You see, I DO have a problem -- a dirty little secret I have kept hidden for months now. One that I am almost too embarrassed to confess. Something that started so innocently has now become nothing less than an addiction. This addiction is the reason my bed is not currently made, the dishes in my

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-25837621890432333022010-12-03T11:34:00.003-05:002010-12-03T11:54:49.093-05:00

Join us where skies are blue .... Blue Skies is a ministry that offers weeklong family retreats to bring the hope of Christ to families living through the challenges of pediatric cancer and other life-threatening pediatric illnesses. Our hope is that children who are sick will laugh and play again; that siblings, who often compete with illness, will feel cherished and valued; and, that marriages

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“Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.” ~Anonymous

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Summertime. Cousins. Popsicles. Porch swing. SUMMER DREAM Life is good in the WindMark Beach Idea House!Book your stay today: Summer Dream Vacation Rental - WindMark Beach photo by: Kim Stone Photography

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Photo from St. Joseph's Peninsula State Park, Port St. Joe, Florida -- America's #1 Beach, 2002Don't ya love those days ...when life greets you with a smile ...when everything goes according to plan ...when you hear from someone unexpected ...when you realize the world really is on your side ...when someone you know apologizes first, and you apologize too, and you don't even remember what you

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"I am not fond of snow. Cold, wet winds neither exhilarate nor enthuse me. To praise with joy the glory of harsh winter would be -- for me-- to sing a lie. . .And yet ...What graceful glory, serenity of silence, as the full fat moon sends tiny beams to reflect on snowflakes resting, like bridal lace, on the arms of great trees. The absolute stillness of mid-winter's eve unites above with below

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Many readers of IdeaMom know this year has been an enchanted one for our family. One year ago this week, we learned that we had just won the WindMark Beach Idea House from MyHomeIdeas.com. The home is located 90 miles away from my hometown in Northwest Florida. We are a military family who has moved around the country and the world for the past 15 years. Our plans have always been to return to

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What a great idea! I don't know where this is or who created this (I found the photo on the 29 Gifts website), but what a wonderful concept!! I'm inspired to create something similar in our home. We all need the opportunity to erase our fears!

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I love this photo of my daughter at play near our Summer Dream beach house at WindMark in Port St. Joe, Florida . . . It captures how I imagine her frollicking in dreamland each night. A Magic MOMent in Dream Making. . . We nestled down in my daughter's "flower bed" (a name my daughter sweetly coined when she first received her adored floral comforter) at dusk to partake in our nightly ritual of

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-70724892880988853762009-08-26T16:55:00.005-04:002009-09-02T13:22:09.706-04:00

"Every day, God gives us, as well as the sun, a moment when it is possible to change anything that is causing us unhappiness. The magic moment is the moment when a “yes” or a “no” can change our whole existence. Every day, we try to pretend that we do not see that moment, that it does not exist, that today is the same as yesterday and that tomorrow will be the same too. However, anyone who pays

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-91433988106188342112009-08-19T15:24:00.014-04:002009-08-21T07:56:14.937-04:00

Photo: Antoine Bootz, Courtesy of: MyHomeIdeas.comThe Master Bedroom we won from MyHomeIdeas was simply extraordinary. The deep purple walls were even more luxurious in person. The beds, upholstered furniture, lavish bedding and window treatments were all here when we finally took possession of the home. The artwork, however, had been on loan from the sponsors, and did not convey with the home.

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While the kids & I have been spending the summer in Florida, visiting family & finishing projects at the Summer Dream (more on those later), my dear husband has been busy with a big project of his own -- tiling the kitchen. I can't wait to go home to see our new treasure in person. Thanks to my dear husband, Rob, for all his hard work!

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I loved the unspoiled simplicity of WindMark Beach. Devoid of crowds most folks expect in Florida, this peaceful shoreline along the Forgotten Coast felt like our very own secret hideaway for the 4th of July weekend. We danced along the shore. We searched for treasures and were not disappointed. Dozens of live sand dollars tickeled our toes along the sandbar -- what a thrill. We played until the

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-49252187775467415762009-06-18T11:51:00.009-04:002009-07-19T00:55:55.565-04:00

Meet Nely Guerra Amaringo. . . . She is a 45 year old single mother of three who lives in San Martin, Peru. Nely makes a living selling fruit and homemade candy within her hometown. She cooks the sweet products at home, and then walks them around to the busier places in her village to market them. She is well-received wherever she goes. She started her business with 500 PEN (not very much money)

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I love these dollar store closet organizers I found at the Better Homes website. The hanging files on the door are secured by plate holders -- inspired!! I'm heading off to my local dollar store to see if I can find some cute craft storage -- just in time for summer!!

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School's out for summer (well, almost -- we still have a few days before the troops come home). This summer, I'm sharing a few activities I'll be using to keep my children entertained. Since we have a home so close to the Chesapeake, I thought a few skip-jack skills could be useful to learn.This week's project: NAUTICAL KNOTS.I've purchased a nautical shadow box showcasing the most common knots.

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-91715622325663806552009-05-28T14:28:00.007-04:002009-05-28T14:44:34.442-04:00

What a joy to spend time with family Summer Dream. Here I am with my sister, Buffie, Mom, daughter, and my Pops.My daughter listens to shells with Aunt Tabs . . . "I hear nothing, what about you?" she exclaims. My mother is pictured here with friends from their self-proclaimed, "Porch Group." I like to call them the Ya-Ya's. Spending an evening with them made me cry with laughter.My daughter

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During our visit to Summer Dream, we added finishing touches to the decor of the main room.A double-sleeper ottoman with tray tables, World Market table, candles, greenery . . . Colorful and coastal serving pieces and glassware for the kitchen. The drink server was here -- we only needed to fill it with pink lemonade (and a splash of something bubbly as the night went on . . . ) The wall art in

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During the Summer Dream Porch Party, I was honored to welcome a Northwest Florida artist, Jill Berry, to stay in our home during the Plein Air Paintout. To thank us for her stay in the Sunrise Suite, she painted this rendering of the house for us. I was thrilled to see her interpretation, and equally thankful she shared her inspiration . . ."I wouldn't have expected myself to choose this frontal

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Behind this curtain . . . lies the coziest Outdoor shower, with plenty of flip flops to welcome you to the beach. . . andA cozy spot for a little one to rest or tap her feet in the puddles . . . We had so much fun at Summer Dream this weekend. We hope you can come visit us soon!!

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-48969667284592753332009-05-13T16:13:00.012-04:002009-05-13T17:02:42.004-04:00

During our visit to Summer Dream, we put the finishing touches on the kids' room. . . So much Fun! With toys, books, family dvd's, and enough sleeping space for six Summer Dreamers (2 bunks with trundles below), giggles are ever-present in this Beach House bunkroom.We found the artwork in Port St. Joe at Palm Tree Books & Other Cool Stuff. We loved the sea turtle print, so we found some "friends"

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Back from the Porch Party! We realized ANY photo taken on this porch looks like it came from a magazine. I loved catching up with my sister Buffie. Lounging with my dad, and Jill Berry, an artist from the Plein Air Paintout who stayed with us, and will be painting a rendering of our home while she is there! Check out some of her work here. We had a fabulous time, partied into the night, cooked

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-38836944516753182422009-04-19T20:20:00.011-04:002009-04-29T08:21:43.399-04:00

My laundry room has always been a neglected space. . . a room I normally avoid, a room where I generally shut the door to forget about the clutter within. But like it or not -- with three children, pets, and an active lifestyle -- the laundry room is a space where I have no choice but to spend time.After all these years of closing the door on the chaos, my goal this-time-around was to finally

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I loved this photo wall idea I found at Amy Coffey Photography. I also love her reflection on this space, so I've shared it here: "This is my family. This is my joy. And, I’m reminded of this every time I walkinto the room. Sigh." ~ Amy CoffeyBeautiful.

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Mom It Forward, in partnership with 12 for 12K, is kicking off 6-weeks of fundraising for moms and by moms (3/31 through 5/12) and we need your help!On Saturday, April 18, Mom It Forward and 12 for 12K events will be taking place all over the US, in Canada, and in Australia with one event taking place right here in the D.C. Metro Area—Fairfax, Virgina to be precise.The goal is to raise funds and

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Ask . . . Believe . . . Receive. What a great way to start the day . . . by setting your intention!I found this necklace at A-ha Design. I love it, and think I'll buy it, because I have learned first-hand the truth in its message.Before I won the MyHomeIdeas.com WindMark Beach House, I posted a photo of it on my refrigerator -- not in the expectation that I would win -- but as a way to claim my

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-1499343381704919582009-04-03T12:18:00.013-04:002009-04-05T18:10:50.753-04:00

Winning the WindMark Idea House still feels surreal to us. Certainly, it was a tremendous blessing for us to receive such a beautiful home in the breathtaking coastal community of WindMark Beach -- but for that home to be located just 1 1/2 hours from my Northwest Florida hometown is an absolute dream come true! (Which is why we named the home --Summer Dream.) And now, with the tremendous rental

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I love this excerpt from a new book -- on shelves next week: If You Give a Mom a Martini. (Click the title for more information.) Every mom needs a little "me-time".

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We're off to the beach today for a shell search. Chesapeake Beach is a shell-lovers paradise, as is our other favorite beach in Florida at Summer Dream in WindMark Beach.Once we collect our treasures along the shore, we shall designate a "Beach's Best Find contest" -- not just for the most beautiful shell, or most perfect (least broken), mind you. I like the categories our children dream up the

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-54453331487342380132009-04-02T12:54:00.004-04:002009-04-02T13:13:20.118-04:00

After a beach search left my sons raving about winning the "Stinkiest Shell" category in the Family "Best Beach Find Contest," we searched for a solution that would convince their mom to allow them to keep their Smelly discovery.I found this tip (which I'm paraphrasing here) in a little guidebook from our library, Shellcraft Secrets by Greg and Shelley Stahly.Removing a Smell from a Shell1.

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My husband was busy this weekend! He did a wonderful job painting the dining room. I think I need to shop for fabric . . . these windows are begging to be dressed.This room showcases our travels -- the artwork was purchased during our tour at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. Some of the pieces were gifts from my husband's family in Switzerland. I love the stories this room tells. The decor keeps

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-9573838221800275472009-03-18T06:08:00.009-04:002009-03-18T06:31:02.055-04:00

My hubby is off flying this week . . . the house needs attention with its mountains of laundry and unfinished projects. . . the kids have state testing in school this week, so they don't need a mom who is stressed out. I was surfing online for a little mommy chill time and ran across these posters. Funny how the store Keep Calm and Carry On.com popped up on my screen during a Stumble session. The

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-51313131570584834562009-03-15T11:35:00.004-04:002009-03-15T11:44:33.354-04:00

I'm inspired . . . the perfect Mom Office for a Visual Thinker like me -- great ideas to organize and keep my thoughts on track. Find it at OurBigEarth.com

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We'd love for you to join us for a:Summer Dream Porch Party & Open HouseSaturday, May 9th, between 11am-5pm ESTWhile visiting WindMark and Port St. Joe for the Plein Air Paintout, Stop by Summer Dream for snacks and lemonade. Tour the MyHomeIdeas 2008 Idea House and Enter for Your chance to WIN a two night stay at Summer Dream. We can't wait to see you at WindMark Beach!!Click here for directions

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“I, [child's name], am proud to be a National Park Service Junior Ranger. I promise to appreciate, respect, and protect all national parks. I also promise to continue learning about the landscape, plants, animals and history of these special places. I will share what I learn with my friends and family.” Several years ago, while searching for ways to keep our sons actively engaged during our

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-21985597080462208542009-03-10T15:02:00.010-04:002009-03-24T03:42:15.359-04:00

Springtime is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors with children. This is one of my favorite books for inspiring fun in nature and creativity. . .Ecology Crafts for Kids by Bobbe Needham. A great reference for Earth Day fun!Encourage your children to recycle and care for the environment with this book. It contains 50 ideas using items from nature (stones, sticks, plants, etc.) and recycled

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-13016070075327515922009-03-10T14:04:00.008-04:002009-03-16T21:11:56.383-04:00

Inspired by our upcoming trip to the Plein Air PaintOut in WindMark Beach, I searched the web for a few ideas to bring the artsy celebration to our home here in Maryland. My children would love this! All that is needed for this kind of fun would be large canvases (old sheets and towels would work great too), paintbrushes, and colorful paints. Add children, nice weather and old t-shirts -- and

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-9039505780889379412009-03-10T13:37:00.005-04:002009-03-10T18:44:51.935-04:00

Join us at Summer Dream for an artful celebration you'll not soon forget! (Scroll down to learn how you may WIN a two-night stay at Summer Dream!!)PLEIN AIR PAINTERS CREATE LASTING MEMORIES OF FORGOTTEN COAST IN GREAT PAINT-OUT MAY 7-17, 2009“Plein Air” Defined: According to the website, PleinAirFl.com“Plein Air” , a French word, simply translated means ”open air”. The roots of plein air

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My daughter and I just enjoyed these wonderful books about Sea Turtles . . . followed by a lively conversation of how these wonderful animals are protected near our new Florida home. The Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins May 1st and runs through October 31st in Gulf County, Florida. WindMark Beach is the ONLY community in the state of Florida to earn a "Wildlife-Friendly" certification because

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-30595486794352003172009-03-02T15:24:00.005-05:002009-03-10T18:46:23.899-04:00

Oooh, baby it's cold outside today. . . Almost a foot of snow fell over Maryland during the first night of March. So, I'm enjoying the winter wonderland . . . from the warmth of my kitchen.While my little troopers sled through the hills, I'm happy to keep the stove ready with hot cocoa.

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What is Your Summer Dream?Maybe it's rising with the sun, fishing in the tides, splashing in the surf, and romancing by the light of the moon. Maybe it's children laughing, screen doors clapping, and families gathering to grill and serve the daily catch. Maybe it's a peaceful afternoon wrapped in the welcoming arms of a porch bed swing with a good book, iced tea, and a gentle Gulf breeze as

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-45340061060052386932009-02-26T17:18:00.001-05:002009-02-26T17:18:25.177-05:00

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What a powerful and worthy way to spend a day at the movies on March 5th! I checked our zip code at fathomevents.com and found a participating theatre nearby. With 450 theatres across the country presenting this important documentary, you are sure to find one near your home town as well. I hope you all join me in Making a Powerful Noise to honor women around the world, and help find solutions for

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Our flip flop stop has been featured as an owner tip on HomeAway.com . HomeAway asked, "What gifts do you offer to welcome guests?""Flip Flops! We won our vacation home from MyHomeIdeas.Com. When we arrived to the home, the outdoor shower was stocked with flip flops. Our children quickly tossed off their street shoes and chose a colorful pair of flops for their stay. We were so touched, we

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WindMark Beach has just lowered the prices on the Model Homes next door to Summer Dream. Which means NOW is the time to hook an incredible deal on a vacation rental. Check out these great buys, and have fun creating your own Summer home. 111 Washboard features a lovely detached carriage style garage and has just been reduced from nearly $1.3 million to $890,000. 109 Washboard has just been

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-32464375671286262472009-02-09T12:19:00.005-05:002009-02-09T12:28:11.336-05:00

During your visit to Port St. Joe, be sure to pay a visit to the shops on Reid Avenue. We spent hours along this street. I'm certain the shopowners here were among the friendliest on the Gulf coast. PortSide Trading Co. allowed us to "try on" our purchases in the new Sunrise Suite. . . Among our favorite finds were the porcelain fish platters. The details are hard to see here, but the silver

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-25381956424396976492009-02-03T12:36:00.012-05:002009-03-10T14:50:39.927-04:00

The New Summer Dream Beach House in Port St. Joe, Florida (so generously gifted to us from MyHomeIdeas.com) has been officially transformed into Windmark Beach's newest vacation home!! The bunk room is now complete. This room which previously housed the guest suite, offers a snug getaway for children and adults alike. It now sleeps six (between the two bunks and trundles), and features books to

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-70535076151226140412009-01-26T08:37:00.015-05:002009-04-15T18:52:26.738-04:00

I found a great review and photos of Windmark Beach's School of Fish Restaurant on SoWal.Com Brennan's "School Of Fish" at Windmark Beach" We stopped by Windmark Beach on our way back from Apalachicola and weresurprised to see "School Of Fish", the latest offering from the Brennan brothersout of New Orleans was open for business and serving lunch. Everything wasexcellent as expected and the view

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-91583715409501415602009-01-21T19:44:00.005-05:002009-01-21T20:06:43.413-05:00

I've shared a few of our own videos lately along with stories of our dreams coming true. But today, I feel compelled to give thanks for the realization of a much greater dream. I'm not talking politics. No . . . I'm just genuinely grateful to live in a country so diverse, so beautiful; In a country where we all (each and every one of us) have the opportunity to make our own dreams come true.

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-73349955371374383152009-01-20T11:15:00.006-05:002009-01-21T20:30:31.347-05:00

Our daughter loved her new bedroom . . . as you can see.

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-83919913423878484232009-01-18T11:34:00.011-05:002009-01-21T20:30:31.348-05:00

The MyHomeIdeas.Com Home Giveaway Big Reveal -- Kids' Style. As you can see. . . our children love the new beach house from MyHomeIdeas . . . Read the full story from MyHomeIdeas here and more from this blog on our Story of a Dream Come True. This scene ends with our daughter running downstairs to find her new bed.

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-4151467210457281132009-01-14T14:44:00.003-05:002009-03-10T14:50:39.930-04:00

Just one more reason to be among the FIRST to visit Summer Dream . . .Florida Travel + Life Magazine's feature article this month picked Windmark Beach as one of Florida's "52 Great Weekend Getaways." Windmark BeachWalk Photo: Courtesy of St. Joe Company#52 WindMark Beach -- Best for those who like being first."East of Panama City in North Florida, ecologically sound WindMark Beach (a

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-45425915903522807682009-01-13T20:40:00.003-05:002009-01-13T20:51:00.296-05:00

It takes a team to make a Summer Dream come true! My parents (in the top middle) and this fun group of friends all headed down to Summer Dream for the weekend to do last minute repairs, build bunk beds, and check off all the items on my to-do list. Thank you guys for all your hard work. I heard you had a few rug burns when it was all over. I'm glad to see you all took a little time to goof

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-54947359629585926292009-01-13T17:06:00.007-05:002009-03-10T14:50:39.934-04:00

This scenic video, posted on the Southern Resort's Gulf Coast Blog (and created by our very own angel and property manager, Patti Stroud) offers a glimpse of the treasures awaiting you at Windmark Beach.Oh, watching it again makes me homesick for the coast. I truly hope you all get a chance to experience this Summer Dream!

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-761164111729285582009-01-13T13:39:00.017-05:002009-02-04T16:35:00.695-05:00

Many people are surprised to realize only a portion of the furnishings were conveyed to us as part of the prize package from MyHomeIdeas.com. . . Many of the tables and all of the artwork was on loan for staging purposes. But, the important items remained: all the gorgeous outdoor furniture from Frontgate, all of the upholstered furnishings, window treatments, beds and luxurious bedding. We were

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-15460449442377092532009-01-10T17:39:00.029-05:002009-02-04T16:35:00.697-05:00

Finally! We're here!! Here's the view that greeted us as we drove up to the home . . . the garages open to the street to the back of the home . . . inviting us to park the car and choose alternative forms of transportation -- beach cruisers, kayaks, and barefeet -- for the rest of our stay. Flip flops welcomed our arrival to the home. The children didn't miss a beat as they shed their street

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-13388438109514085332009-01-09T17:53:00.013-05:002009-02-04T16:35:00.699-05:00

Our First Walk on Windmark Beach . . . at Sunset!Best transportation in town . . . Pops' shoulders.Our Bernese Mountain Dog, Maggie, can't wait to sample this new terrain. The sky softly turns to pink as the girls enjoy their beach walk.These sunsets truly will make you cry. I'm walking here with my parents. My little girl is riding her Grand Pops shoulders again. The boys are waiting for us at

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-71559650479958371162008-12-29T23:47:00.010-05:002009-02-04T16:35:00.702-05:00

It's official! Our children LOVED the new beach house! On Christmas morning, they enjoyed a few laughs on the coolest porch swing they ever saw.The boys call it "gi-normous!" Their sister chimes in, "Yeah, hu-normous!"They pose here with their new "Life is Good" shirts -- freshly ripped from packages found under the Christmas morning tree. They swing and giggle briefly for the camera before

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-58350425663140446852008-12-11T11:52:00.015-05:002008-12-11T13:10:38.396-05:00

Our daughter's wish list this year includes:My Little Ponies, Care Bears, Barbie Princesses . . . and for her NEW Beach house bed to move to Maryland so she can have it ALL year long. She will have her wish . . . the bed and lamps shown here (so generously given to her by MyHomeIdeas.com) will be moved up after the holiday. We'll let her enjoy it first in her brand new home by the shore. In its

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-70990597374377910502008-11-26T16:21:00.017-05:002009-02-04T16:35:00.704-05:00

The Windmark Idea House will be officially ours soon. . . Our family plans to stay here for the first time during Christmas, but on December 29th, this little slice of paradise will be ready to Welcome Your Family. If our dream-come-true is your dream too, Click Here for Rental Information or call Patti Stroud, our Southern Resorts Property Manager at (800)424-1318 to see when the Idea House is

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-23486261015986537542008-11-24T20:12:00.009-05:002008-11-26T07:16:24.779-05:00

Photo of the Port St. Joe Sea and Sky, courtesy of VisitFloridaBeaches.comI was listening to Oprah's Soul Series today on XM Radio. Her guest, Sarah Ban Breathnach, is one of my favorite authors. Her book, Simple Abundance, was life changing for me. After reading it, I began the daily ritual of keeping a gratitude journal --writing down at least five things each day for which I am grateful. Once

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-66610938950333211742008-11-24T18:45:00.018-05:002009-02-04T16:35:00.706-05:00

Our trip to Port St. Joe and the new beach house this Christmas is all our family can talk about! We are preparing to meet a few of the locals.Scallops! Port St. Joe is famous for them!What fun it will be to go horseback riding on the beach!! Horses are provided by Two Bit Stables. Our dog will be a welcome visitor, too. K-9 magazine once awarded Port St. Joe the title of Best Dog Beach in the

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-15688944775383419852008-11-21T21:46:00.004-05:002008-11-21T22:17:15.613-05:00

I found this Martha's Vineyard cottage room on Architectural Digest online. . . fresh and inspiring, I think. (I also saw it on TheInspiredRoom -- a blog that is so true to its name.) It looks like the dreamy writer's cottage I wish to someday create . . . perhaps in the guest cottage at the Windmark House. I can already smell the salty, sea air wafting through the sheers.Of course, it would be

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-46359388230880259912008-11-19T20:29:00.017-05:002009-01-04T09:51:56.861-05:00

I found some photos from our last visit to Florida. . . Interestingly, this memory was the reason I visited MyHomeIdeas in the first place. I was searching for photos of this Southern Living Idea House we visited in Tucker Bayou on the Panhandle. My sister, Buffie, is admiring the great storage ideas in the activity room. What a lovely place to chat with friends. My friend Tracy admires the wine

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-19029334567641094592008-11-18T16:26:00.013-05:002008-11-21T22:11:03.446-05:00

We will be visiting our new home in Windmark Beach for the Christmas holiday. . .My wish list this year is quite simple. Our new home is on the right . . . I can almost smell the salty air and feel that peaceful breeze.I'm dreaming of a White Christmas, and a holiday picnic at St. Joseph State Park . . . Locals say the sunsets in Port St. Joe are so beautiful, they'll make you cry. . . Sweet

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-24853447815914458102008-11-05T20:45:00.013-05:002009-01-17T00:32:03.377-05:00

I told my husband that this whole experience has been like a fabulous cake -- each slice, just a delicious surprise!!! This photo shoot at our home with Erik Johnson made our sons' day. I overheard them telling their friends afterward, "We had a REAL photographer from magazines come take our picture -- AT OUR HOUSE! And he was even cool!" Erik was very nice, and we were very pleased with this

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-42329881645994509322008-11-04T14:42:00.011-05:002009-01-04T09:51:56.866-05:00

Hello again . . . my email is more active than it has ever been today!! Everyone wants to know:What are your plans for the house?We are hoping to enjoy the home as often as possible. We look forward to spending Christmas there this year. The location near our hometown on the Panhandle is just perfect -- and I can't think of a more beautiful place in the world to be!But yes (to those who are

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-50034368248249010002008-11-04T07:27:00.025-05:002009-01-04T09:51:56.868-05:00

The emails are streaming in now with all the questions -- How did this happen? What are you going to do? So . . . here's a couple of answers so far. . . But keep checking back, more answers will come as we attempt to answer many of them for ourselves. I still feel as if I'm walking through a dream that I'm just ASTONISHED has come true. See: Some DayOh my goodness, people really win these things

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-35710806980212039562008-11-03T18:20:00.007-05:002009-01-04T09:51:56.869-05:00

Our new house!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you to MyHomeIdeas for making our family dream come true!!! We can't wait to spend Christmas on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast in our new home. All the editors and staff at myhomeideas have been so wonderful to us since we found out -- just the nicest group of people to know. I look forward to sharing all the family memories we will soon create in our

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-57950329760585775752008-11-03T12:58:00.021-05:002008-11-11T13:41:34.408-05:00

We've spent a lot of time talking about Florida and the beach, lately. So my little girl wanted to hop on a plane and go. I told her we would have to wait a few weeks for that beach, but I happened to know of another one nearby. We arrived at beach parking lot, but all she saw was trees. I told her this was the path that leads to the beach. "Oh Good!" she said, "The leaves will tickle us on the

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-628856338829163382008-10-24T09:08:00.006-04:002008-11-04T15:33:42.379-05:00

A couple of weeks ago, my husband, Rob, and I drove to this waterfront lot on the Chesapeake Bay to dream of "Some Day." I had discovered this treasure a few days earlier and couldn't wait to share its beauty with him. I remember telling him when we arrived, "They say if you are lucky enough to live on the water. You are lucky enough." He agreed. Then I told him, "Someday, we will be this lucky.

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-16835196456490806542008-10-24T08:07:00.020-04:002008-11-19T22:26:31.970-05:00

A few more beach memories to share. . . "Until I saw the sea, I did not know that wind could wrinkle waterso. I never knew that sun could splinter a whole sea of blue.Nor did I know before that sea breathes in and out upon the shore." ~Lillian MooreI love this photo of my girl and her daddy. It was her first day on the beach -- she was just under one year old. Thankfully, this was just one of

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-30149127927983158012008-10-23T17:39:00.011-04:002008-11-19T22:26:31.972-05:00

I ran across this scrapbook page recently. These photos of my children were taken on Okaloosa Island between Fort Walton Beach and Destin, Florida. This nice memory really makes a recent life-changing event seem even more surreal. More to follow on that . . . but for now, the thoughts I journaled for this amazing day:"I remember this Gulf Coast Beach, located along the shoreline on Hwy 98

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-58810524044163489772008-08-08T13:15:00.005-04:002008-11-11T13:42:14.798-05:00

Waiting to move in . . .Here, my family is perched on the doorstep of our new home to be. In one week, we can take ownership. Hurray! After months of waiting, we are so excited to finally step inside and create a new life within these walls.As you can see, there will still be much to do . . . notice the lack of landscaping. Kaine Homes has done a wonderful job of making the home building process

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-44812276636670593482008-07-25T12:10:00.003-04:002008-11-03T21:41:30.846-05:00

Where I Long To Be . . . If I could be anywhere right now . . . it would be here. This is the sunset view from my parents home in Florida. Ahhh, peace and sweet tranquility wrapped in the arms of family. When I think of home, I think of this. What a blessing to know this is the scene that eagerly welcomes us anytime we return.Thanks Mom and Dad, for a family as peaceful as the evening sun

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-37868953139813931322008-07-22T12:04:00.005-04:002009-01-21T20:29:55.983-05:00

Life Time Fitness Child Center Team TributeThe following video was a labor of a love that my husband and I created for a team and a workplace that absolutely changed my life. I had the good fortune of serving as a Child Center Activities Coordinator at a Life Time Fitness in Texas.I believed in our team's mission to make an impact in the life of the children brought to our care. I believed in the

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-42798319772674320052008-07-03T15:51:00.004-04:002008-11-11T13:43:40.098-05:00

Our new house . . . they are telling us it will be ready for move in on August 22. That is not a moment too soon for us. Our rental is getting lots of showings which is great for our landlord -- not so fun when you live in it with three children during the summer. We are doing our best to help him out as we would hope a tenant would do for us. But I sure can't wait to move into THIS house. Now

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-91264111387278385342008-04-14T20:50:00.007-04:002008-11-03T21:42:23.547-05:00

My Frog Mistake . . .I was weeding the garden again this weekend, and noticed hundreds - maybe thousands - of tadpoles have taken up residence in our koi pond. Then . . . I remembered the discovery I reported in this blog on the first day of Spring: " A family of frogs - three parent frogs with babies on their backs . . . " I guess it is safe to assume those weren't babies after all.

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-89690988557148846482008-04-09T09:30:00.011-04:002008-11-19T22:28:37.200-05:00

"Know your limits, Not so you can honor them,but so you can smash them to pieces and Reach for Magnificence!" ~Cherie Carter Scott Below is the letter I wrote to my oldest son on the above scrapbook page. This layout is now framed above his bed -- a reminder that he can do anything he sets his mind to do. I hope he always understands that although our time on earth is limited, our possibilities

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-16186629567704860472008-03-31T13:39:00.009-04:002009-03-24T03:39:51.338-04:00

Touch the Earth!Celebrate the Earth anyday with this fun exercise instruction game similar to Simon Says.This game incorporates 5 different physical poses for children to follow. It is a fun physical and mental challenge which encourages children to remain focused and alert as the routine becomes increasingly rapid and confusing.Before play, demonstrate each of the following positions for

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-19960681523856956322008-03-23T00:31:00.016-04:002008-11-24T20:30:23.507-05:00

Make a list today.A list of things to feel grateful for right now, in this moment.A list of happy childhood memories you can share with your children.A list of positive attributes others would use to describe you.A list of little things in life you will no longer take for granted.A list of dreams in life that have already come true for you. A list of memories that take your breath away.A list of

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-29165112804612955822008-03-22T21:59:00.006-04:002008-11-11T13:44:34.317-05:00

My story did not begin here in motherhood. . .26 years before I brought a life into this world, I lived. I have many of those stories to tell – some are quite riveting! But, my journey into motherhood is where I gained perspective. My purpose became clear. My actions, more deliberate – determined. In a way, it seemed nothing else before this time mattered. But, indeed, it all mattered. All my

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-58763162094937051252008-03-21T20:18:00.005-04:002008-11-03T21:40:07.311-05:00

First day of Spring . . . Welcome!This afternoon while the boys played football in the back, Ainsley and I rocked on the porch swing under our deck to watch. It was a crisp, cool day and the wind seemed to travel up through the slats in the swing, so I wrapped her up tightly in our big, fluffy brown blanket. I told her she was a baby caterpillar and this was her warm cocoon and when she awakes

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-74459599835138078132008-03-21T14:07:00.007-04:002008-11-09T18:52:34.044-05:00

My nature princess. . .When you were a baby and would get a little fussy before bedtime, your father would bundle you up in a warm blanket like a coccoon, take you outside and walk through the yard. No matter how tired or fussy you were -- one step into the fresh, cool night air would always light up your face in a smile. The delicate breeze calmed you like you a gentle kiss before bedtime.We

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-44120993151285655662008-03-21T13:51:00.009-04:002008-11-19T22:26:31.973-05:00

"In your life, you may become a famous architect. You might establish a colony of life on Mars. It is possible for you to cure cancer. You could even teach a classroom of children to read. I have no doubt that you can and will achieve whatever your heart desires in life. And as your mother, I know for sure no one will ever be more proud of you than I am. But at this moment in your life, I watch

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-21095054517513866052008-03-20T04:50:00.006-04:002008-11-03T21:40:07.322-05:00

The gift of today.It is early yet today, but I know there is much to do -- meetings scheduled, commitments, priorities, daily tasks I know will need to take place. Today, after my sons board their bus to school, I will drive my daughter to preschool, keep driving to another preschool where I will teach a weekly exercise class to other mothers' precious children. Afterward, I will attend the

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-75262806869803863202008-03-20T04:04:00.010-04:002008-11-11T13:45:12.148-05:00

"Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain." ~Thoreau A small MOMent of joyful discovery: Discovering my child discover joy in the smallest of creatures -- a baby frog playfully captured on the Guadalupe River, joyfully acknowledged, and released back into its home in nature.Spring 2005, New Braunfels,

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-69773928984766313412008-03-20T01:32:00.012-04:002008-11-19T22:27:15.075-05:00

A life recorded is twice precious, first the experience itself, then the memory of it, full and sweet, when we read about it later. ~Elain CannonOnce upon a time, I was a scrapbooker. . .There, it's official. I'm reaching the acceptance that I either no longer have the time or just don't wish to create the time I need to scrapbook anymore. Or perhaps, I'm just finally cleaning house and realizing

by Leisa Toblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05527876532687234643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15290424.post-58855221774380190992007-11-07T17:39:00.002-05:002008-11-19T22:27:06.062-05:00

These are the MOMentsI live for. . .moments that melt my heart, take my breath away, and warm my soul. . . magic moments with you.In this magic moment, my son read to me for the first time . . . he was four.

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