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Our spring cleaning was delayed for some reason or another and it just so happens we are knee deep in it now, organizing closets, purging this and that and finally decorating some much neglected spots around the house. We’ve been in our place for about 10 months (I can’t believe it!) and I still feel …
I love how random every day household items, such as painter’s tape, can become the perfect teaching/learning/artistic tool for kids. After I put up A’s “Happy 6th” sign with painter’s tape, he was hooked. He started spelling out his own words and taping up numbers right and left. A has of course been able to …
Hello friends! So we all know it’s helpful to drop a few hints before Mother’s Day to let our loved ones know what would be extra special for us, right? And Daily Candy Kids is here to help us out! Today they were so kind to mention my individual pencil portraits, found in my shop …
I wasn’t kidding when I mentioned that this quilted herringbone comforter was my new go-to baby gift. It seriously is the best. So simple and the pay off is great. I recently made another one for my little sister Lorajean, who just had another baby girl, Evangeline (don’t you just love the name!). Only this …
The boys and I had a fun weekend enjoying the most lovely weather outdoors as well as putting together a few impromptu projects, such as this tea box animal circus train. There’s something really rewarding about creating something magical out of simple leftover pantry items, like these herbal tea boxes. And on Earth Day weekend, …
Happy Friday friends! A big thanks to all of you who entered the Hand in Hand: Crafting with Kids Giveaway! You had some wonderful things to say about crafting and creating with kids. I was inspired! And now to announce the winner! The winner of the Hand in Hand:Crafting with Kids book giveaway is comment …
A couple of weeks ago I promised to share with you photos from Little A’s 6th birthday party, and I’m so happy to finally be able to do so! But first I have to say, I think this birthday marks the graduation of Little A’s “Little” title. I know he’s still technically just a little …
Friends, I’ve been dying to share this gem of a book with all of you! Hand in Hand: Crafting with Kids, by Jenny Doh, hit the shelves on April 3rd and I’ve been waiting until after all the Easter holiday fun was over to introduce this book you. If you are not already familiar with …
I hope all of you had a most lovely holiday weekend. We are stuffed to the gills with delicious chocolates, candies and…well, more chocolate, and more candy! Every year I try to go for less candy and it seems like every year we end up with just a bit more than the year before (I …
Are you running around crazy realizing that you have yet to purchase Easter candy, egg dye and various other Easter hunt amenities, and have absolutely no idea what your Littles will be wearing on Easter Sunday? If so, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. But I can help…at least just a little bit. …