I am hatching a plan to keep all of our toys more organized: drawstring bags. I made this first one for animals, and Elliot is doing a good job keeping his animal toys put away in this bag. It’s also a handy little thing to grab as we’re walking out the door if he HAS … Read more
Guest post by Jennifer from The Literate Mother. Every year about this time, I start to feel a small wave of panic settle in. Knowing that summer is just around the corner is exciting, but daunting. I am almost as relieved as my kids are to be done with reports, projects, homework and the strict … Read more
Good bibs are hard to come by, are they not? We had one old one that was perfect – vinyl and big, easy to clean and didn’t get moldy. But Gus has ripped it to shreds. I couldn’t find any bib in a store worth buying, so when I saw an adorable tablecloth at Target, … Read more
It’s time again for my favorite art/craft show, the Beehive Bazaar. They always have the most creative and original stuff, and this time they’re having a VIP night on Wednesday with a live band, food, shopping, giveaways, and a chance to chat with the artists. The Beehive Bazaar is at the Thanksgiving Point Barn this … Read more
THE PRIZE
This week’s Mother’s Day giveaway is for a family 4-pack of tickets to the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival!
I decided to put the winners of this week’s giveaways in a new post so they will be seen better. And the winners are… Boye: Stephanie. She said, “I like their knitting needles, the only type I have tried, they are great.” Knit Picks: Kelli Sanchez. She said, “I cannot wait until the Knitting Board … Read more
I actually made this hat for my niece, but I had to get a picture of it and the only models I had available were my two little boys. But this is why I need my own little girl! I hope there is one waiting to come to our family next. I am crossing my … Read more
I have a baby shower to go to this weekend so here’s what I’ve been working on: Another appliqued bath towel using designs from new Cricut cartridge, Create a Critter (love it!!!), and a new project, bibs made from a tablecloth. Target has some really cute vinyl table cloths right now, which make excellent, cheap, … Read more
These have been 4 of my favorite reads so far this year. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is a great mystery/adventure story for all ages and the main character, Flavia, is among one of my favorite female characters of all time. She is witty, brave, mischevious, and I wish I knew her … Read more
Enter for a Chance at Over $200 in Prizes Using vinyl letters in interior design is a very fast growing trend. You can stylize any room with little effort. You don’t have to deal the inconvenience or messiness associated with paint. Vinyl lettering is easily applied and can also be removed. You can add charm … Read more