The statistics are staggering. You and your family may be completely unaware of what is going on right under your own roof. In fact, the numbers reveal that 1 in 4 windows are poorly treated, and that is in this country alone (studies are as yet inconclusive in the developing world)! Don’t make the mistake […]
Crafts and DIY
Celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Did you know that this Friday (March 1st) is Dr. Seuss’ birthday? It’s probably one of those things that only Elementary school teachers or mothers find themselves knowing, but hey, it can make for a really fun day with your little ones! We love Dr. Seuss books around this house and Nora loves watching the […]
DIY Baby Wipes
Anybody have a baby with a tender tushie? I certainly do! After 2 horrible yeast infections in about 2 months time I decided that I needed to change something. I was thinking about going all the way to cloth diapering (yes, I use disposables and contribute to the world’s landfill problem) but why not start […]
What I’ve been up to… Like making heart shaped pizzas and goldfish goodies
Between work, two kids, trying to be an attentive wife and wanna-be Suzie Homemaker, I find myself taking pictures to keep my life in focus. Luckily for you, I’m the sharing type. Happy (belated) Valentine’s Day! Usually, Valentine’s Day is all about my extreme obsession with the color pink being socially acceptable. This year? It […]
10 Ways to Entertain Kids in the Middle of Winter
Any of you moms out there going stir crazy yet?? There are things that I enjoy about winter, but being cooped up inside with a toddler day in and day out is not one of them. As winter continues to linger on, I’ve found myself having to get creative in finding ways to entertain my […]
Gift Worthy Kids Art: Relief Painting Tutorial.
I may have mentioned it a time or six, but I made my Christmas gifts this year. I’m sure my family’s collective “great!” was really more like “great“. But still, I enjoyed it so much and knew I had done something good for myself when I went to the mall a couple weeks before Christmas […]
Quick & Easy Canvas Art
My favorite Christmas carol is Oh Holy Night. Every time I hear it, I get chills! The line I love the most is “The weary world rejoices…” I love how the Christmas season brings a sense of hope and joy in our hearts. We can grow so weary of our everyday lives. A little bit […]
Pondering Tradition…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love Christmas, I mean I LOVE Christmas. It’s always been my most favorite holiday and favorite season. Maybe it’s because I grew up here in Vermont and had the whole white Christmas experience, maybe it’s because I think a Christmas tree possesses a smidgen of magic, […]
DIY Diaper Changing Pad Cover
It seems that everyone around me is having a baby or, like me, just had one. Now I’m all about registries, you can’t go wrong with giving the Mama-To-Be something she’s actually asked for. However, I also like giving something that’s a little personalized. That’s why this easy to sew diaper pad changing cover has […]
Citrasolv Transfer Tutorial
Oh my goodness. I mean it, oh my goodness. You all need to stop what you are doing right now and run over to City Market (or another natural food store) and buy yourselves some Citrasolv. It’s a natural household cleaner that has found new friends as an image transfer solution! Since I am making […]
Creation of a Costume – Final in Series
Two days and counting! Halloween is almost here and when last I wrote I was in a painting dilemma for Aden’s Bumblebee costume. Crisis averted! Like a bolt of lightning from the sky came the idea that would save my son’s Halloween. You could see the proverbial “light bulb” go on over my head. And […]
Creation of a Costume: Part 2
The countdown is on, only 8 more days until Halloween! Where did this month go? Well I have been diligently working on Aden’s Bumblebee costume and to be honest it hasn’t been as bad or as difficult as I thought it was going to be. That’s not to say there haven’t been any snafus along […]
Trick or Treat! Still Need a Costume for Your Little?
I don’t know about you, but to me it feels as if time is moving at warped speed. I can hardly believe it is mid October already and that Halloween is right around the corner. What this means is that I have no idea what my daughter is going to be for halloween. No costume […]
Creation of a Costume: part 1
This year my 4 year old, Aden, finally gets it. Gets what’s supposed to happen at Halloween that is. And the thing that is exciting him the most is not the gobs of candy (that will haunt Mommy until Christmas treats start rolling in) but the act of dressing up. The quintessential ritual of the […]