It’s end-of-the-year party time at schools all around the country. Can you hear the kids cheering? Here’s a quick and easy way to wrap cookies to take all those parties. Let me start by confessing that I’m a bit of a germaphobe. It gives me the heebie jeebies to think about 30 kids’…
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Because we move every couple of years with the military, we’ve never really put much effort into our gardens. We maintain whatever comes with the house, but never put our own mark on the garden. Last…
A couple of weeks ago I shared my Felt Flower Book Hugger Bookmarks. {here} Originally I was inspired by Nancy at Do Small Thing with Love. She has an easy to follow tutorial (complete with a pattern) {here} on how to make a Cow Book Hugger. One night when I needed a distraction from the stress…
Both of my daughters have danced hula. My oldest is going to a hula competition this summer. She dances both traditional hula and modern hula. It’s a big deal and costs big bucks! The halau (hula school or group) is doing lots and lots of fund raisers. I thought it would be nice…
Remember a couple of weeks ago when I decided I couldn’t part with on old, but favorite sweater? {here} Well, I couldn’t part with the sleeves of the sweater either (if you’ve been following my projects, I know you’re not surprised). I had a pretty pink striped sweater sleeve and an oatmeal container. It was…
I was at the store in the Fall and found these cute little tins with moisturizer in them. Both Nivea and Carmex make them. I just had to get a couple. Because I wanted to do a project with the tins. Because I needed to be able to carry moisturizer in my purse this…
When I shared my Superhero Coaster with you {here}, I told you that my friend, Nancy at Do Small Things with Love, has inspired me with her projects. And here’s another one that can trace it’s inspiration roots back to Nancy. Recently she shared her Felt Cow Notebook Hugger {here}. I…
How does one create superhero coasters? Good question! A couple of weeks ago Nancy over at Do Small Things with Love, shared some Crazy Coasters that she made from felt. Quickly a good natured competition developed with my friend, Amy over at One Artsy Mama. Well, Amy whipped up some bright, fun, happy coasters in less than…
I’m beyond thrilled that the weather is warming up and that means that it’s time to look at our To Do List for May. You can access it {here}. Hopefully tax preparation is but a distant memory for you. Take a couple of minutes to file the tax form and supporting documentation…
As the weather warmed up I went through my winter clothes to see what items needed to be purged. This has been one of my favorite sweaters. My husband gave it to me 7 or 8 years ago and I loved the bright cheerful colors in the winter. But it has seen better…