Staying Healthy AND Clean This School Year!

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Kids are dirty people. Boys are the worst, at least mine are. They have to touch everything! The trash cans in the parking lot, the gum on the asphalt, the tires on the car…EVERYTHING! And meal times? Forgetaboutit… I am constantly trying to keep their hands (and feet) clean and honestly I can’t even focus … Read more

DIY Man Shirt Grocery Bag Dispenser

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I have altogether too many of my husband’s old shirts lying around, ruined by stains and yellowed sweat-stained collars, etc. As a result? The Man Shirt Grocery Bag Dispenser is born. Take that shirt and cut off its nasty collar. Turn shirt inside out and sew from the original side seam up through the shoulder … Read more

Laminate for Life

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I have always been a lover of all things laminated. I don’t know what it is about that smooth, plasticky feel, but I loves it. In the past I have taken things to our local print/copy shop to get laminating done, but now I can do it at home! 

I recently got to try out this Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator and I am hooked. Oh, the possibilities!  School papers and projects, office organization, file folder games, quiet time activities…egads!

As a mom with young kids, I particularly appreciate a few of the features of this machine.

  1. HeatGuard Technology consisting of double-walled insulation that keeps heat inside – comfortable to touch and safe for children.
  2. Power button turns the machine on to the cold lamination setting.
The machine is compact but large enough to fit letter size documents AND there are special settings for different laminating materials to ensure the best possible quality, strength, and protection. I can leave it out on the table or tuck it away in a drawer so storage is no problem.
After determining the Saturn2 95’s lovable qualities, I was ready to get to work!

Drawer Liners

My first project was making some drawer liners. I cut a piece of scrapbook paper down to fit the drawer, laminated it, and slipped it inside this drawer. When it gets a little dusty or gunky, I can pull out the laminated sheet of paper, wipe with a damp rag, and put it back. And it’s so cute!

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Onesie Pattern to Romper Alteration

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I just love a baby in a romper, but I have a hard time finding them to fit my babies! Store bought rompers are usually too short. No surprise there… I like knit rompers the best, but the only romper pattern I could find used woven fabric, so I pulled out my trusty onesie pattern … Read more

Baby Circle Skirts: 30 Minutes, 1 Fat Quarter

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Lately I am not so good at coming up with new and brilliant patterns and projects. I’m not sure I’ve ever been good at that…but I am LOVING working up some of my favorite blogger’s projects like this one from Dana at Made. She is one of my favorite bloggers ever. She is who I … Read more

Heavy-Duty Pattern Weights for $.60 Each

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I’m getting so tired of pinning. And using scissors. Cutting out patterns with a small rotary blade is so much faster and easier, and can definitely be more precise if you’re careful. I’ve seen pattern weights at fabric stores and they are ridiculously expensive. Whatever. I’ll just make my own. Above is what you’ll need to lose … Read more

A Pirate Quilt + FM Quilting Tips

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I FINALLY quilted and bound this pirates fabric quilt – and now Riley Blake has a brand new Pirate Matey’s line that I think I like even better! Of course…I love it all! Linus just can’t keep himself out of trouble. All over that hangy blanket was where he HAD to be. I tried something … Read more