Gathered Clutch Purse : Tutorial Link
Christmas isn’t all that far away, especially since we generally exchange gifts with my parents at Thanksgiving (airfare is FAR cheaper then… and it isn’t total overload for the kids.) This year, I’m hoping to get most of our holiday preparations done at home, instead of through stores. This is going to mean a lot
IMAGINATION MOVERS!!!
Our house is a Netflix House. We don’t have cable (or we sort-of do, but it isn’t hooked up to our television – on purpose) or antenna television, so we don’t see anything unintentionally. As a result, until yesterday, I didn’t even know that Imagination Movers had a show on Disney Junior. Apparently, they do. And…
Sewing Machine Cover
My sewing machine is a keeper. I absolutely adore it. I don’t know what the parts are called, or the names of techniques I use. I don’t generally know what foot I have on my machine, or even the name of the stitch I chose to use. BUT… I can sure use it. And use
The heat is fading, and it’s time to plant!!
When we lived in Alaska, we anticipated snow on the ground (snow that would stay) by Halloween. My friends are already mentioning frosts and cleaning out their gardens. Meanwhile, here in Texas, we’re finally getting out of the 90s and, by golly, I’m ready to garden! Despite our family being sick, I’ve tried to get
The Hand-me-WAY-down Dress
When this shirt didn’t fit, I wasn’t surprised, or upset. BUT… I KNEW that fabric would be great for something! There had to be something that I could use it for, right? When I happened upon this 20 minute ruffle dress tutorial today on Baby Making Machine, I knew that I could turn it into a dress… and
There’s Something Fishy about That Boy!
We’re all getting over a nasty cold in our house, so we’ve been doing a lot of freezer runs for popsicles. Today, when my son went searching for a popsicle, I jokingly asked if he wanted a “fish popsicle.” My husband had dried anchovies in the freezer for some Korean recipes that he has been
Oh Germs… What’d we ever do to deserve you!?
Sometimes, I feel like my little family is ALWAYS sick. We try to eat healthy. Lots of fruits and veggies, a lot less processed stuff than we used to… We drink orange juice and whatnot… Heck, my three year old even likes spinach. Seriously! But… such is life. We are home-bodies, most of the time,
Potty Training – COMPLETE!! (For kiddo #1, anyway…)
Potty Training has certainly been a long road in this house. It started with little baby potties and an excited little guy. LONG story shorter, we’ve tried potties, trainers, pull-ups, underwear, different seats, bribery, stickers and lots of praise… We seemed to go from success to diapers over and over. And in the midst, there
Wall Stickers – Thank you, Dollar Tree!!
I am not a fan of bare walls. In fact, I’m a mural fan, myself. My husband? All about resale – i.e. neutral. Hmmm… One day I will get some color on the walls. In the mean time, I try to spruce things up here and there on the cheap. When we first moved into
Pom Pom Pushers – Busy Bag Idea
I came across this idea on Money Saving Mom, and HAD to try it! I figured that my one year old would enjoy it and I expected my three year old to be bored quickly. I was mistaken. They BOTH loved it! Read moreHousehold Helpers: Stripping Cloth Diapers & De-stinkingThe photo on the right shows my