Old clothing can be used for more than just rags. Here are some things you can make from old jeans and t-shirts. T-Shirt Grocery Bag We have so many t-shirts that we don’t wear, so I decided to make some grocery/tote bags out of them. They’re not the most beautiful things in the world, but … Read more
I just finished The Host and it was a real page turner. I enjoyed the Twilight series, and I also like science fictiony books, so I expected to like this one. If you didn’t like Twilight, try this one out anyway. It is an adult novel and the writing is better than Twilight. The Host … Read more
One of my favorite organizational items is a magnet board by Simply Polished. It is high quality, functional, and beautiful – what more could a girl ask for? Heather, craftsman behind Simply Polished, has a collection of functional and beautiful organization and home decor stuff. She has wood and metal storage containers that are all … Read more
Balloon art and kid’s face painting are two things that no summer should be without. Here’s some amazing balloon art. Pretty cool, huh??? I want this person to come to my birthday party!
Kids are very aware and affected by the emotions of others. I recently heard about a study that showed that very young children can sense the differences in the emotional tone of a situation. I’m no scientist, and I see this everyday in my son. When I laugh, he laughs; when I’m sad, he’s sad; … Read more
I know lots of people having babies in the next little while, and one of my favorite places to look for handmade baby gifts is Fingers & Toes Modern Baby Designs. She has normal baby things like onesies, burp cloths, blankets, toys, bibs, and bedding, but she embellishes some and hand makes the rest. She … Read more
Mealtimes have been tough with Joel. He never wants to sit in his high chair and eat – he screams and cries when we sit him down and then will only take a few bites. He throws his food, swipes at the spoon to knock it out of our hands, and is generally difficult at … Read more
If you remember from my giveaway at the beginning of the month, Hiccup Inc. and Nycole’s scrapbooks provided two of the prizes. I love doing giveaways because I find stuff I really love and share it with all of you! I just wanted to remind you all about their fabulous stuff. Nycole’s Scrapbooks is a … Read more
Peaches A peaches are either freestone, flesh separates easily from the pit, or clingstone, flesh does not separate from the pit. Freestones are generally preferred for eating fresh and clingstones are generally preferred for canning. I can’t tell the difference from the outside, so it’s always a surprise when you cut into them. Ripe and … Read more
I just finished the third book in Brandon Mull’s Fablehaven series about a secret preserve filled with magical creatures, some friendly and harmless, others deadly. Kendra and Seth Sorenson, grandchildren to caretakers Stan and Ruth Sorenson, discover the secret world and have many exciting and dangerous adventures. The series is about the battle between the … Read more