The Family Squirrel Rides Again
The Family Squirrel You may remember the Family Squirrel from THIS POST. The sneaky little guy appears unexpectedly at homes in our family. Sometimes he’s in disguise, and others times he’s hidden so...
View ArticleHow to Make Simple Fabric Yo Yos for a Delightfully Vintage Look
Fabric yo yos can make any project feel cozy and vintage. They are unmistakably handcrafted, and while very simple to make, manage to be impressive. In the 30s and 40s women sewed them together in...
View ArticleHow To Make Loft Beds Your Boys Will Love
Once upon a Christmas Eve morning my darling husband decided it was time to solve the dilemma of the space-challenged room our boys share. We had discussed building loft beds, but I wasn’t sure I...
View ArticleWill You Go With Me? Valentine Masquerade Printable
So, we all feel a little twitterpated around this time of year. There are dances, parties, and of course, valentines! As these times come around, we feel the need to be extra crafty and cute with how...
View Article5 Book Series That Will Inspire Summer Adventures
I always looked forward to summer vacation as a child. I looked forward to it even more as a mother of young children. The freedom to explore and experience life with fewer boundaries and time...
View Article24 Simple Ways to Create A Christmas Advent For Your Home
When I was a small child my grandparents brought us little chocolate advent calendars from Germany for Christmas. Another countdown was a quilted candy cane that my mother made, with one candy each...
View ArticleHow to Find Cottage Charm in an Old Closet
My dream home is a cozy little cottage. Instead I live in a 1980’s ranch. Happily, my beloved is very handy, and humors me when I have visions of charming nooks. As you are aware by now, I’m really...
View ArticleHow to Make Classy Chalkboard Vases from Old Bottles
She called them her “fancies.” Other children collect pebbles. Or seashells. Milly collected glass bottles of every shape and size. Now, after nearly a year and a half in the storage closet it’s time...
View ArticleHow to Celebrate the New Year with a Planner Full of Possiblities
I have a love/hate relationship with planners. I love organizing my time and to-dos, and making lists. Even more than that, I love crossing things off of my lists. But it never lasts. I’ve started...
View ArticleEasy Chalkboard Sticks and Stones For The Most Beautiful Words
Mightier Than The Sword Once upon a time I learned a lie. Maybe you learned it too. Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. Have you ever been impaled on someone’s rapier wit?...
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