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The Art of Homemaking· Thoughts

The Art of Homemaking: On Letting them Help

My girls always want to "help". Help with dinner. Help with dishes. Help with housework. Help with washing the dog. Help with everything. But usually the "help" of an 8 and a 4 year old is actually just more work for me. So I tend to brush them off...and give them jobs like: Make sure everyone's shoes are put away or put a fork by everyone's plate for dinner. However, if you follow us over on Facebook you've heard about the home we bought and the renovation projects ... View the Post

$5 Friday· Crafts for Kids· Guest Post· Tutorials· Uncategorized

Cloud Paintings (For the last Days of Summer)

This is a project that we shared last year over at the Crafting Chicks but are bringing it home today for a fun final days of summer project!  Hey!  It's liZ, one of the two Elizabeth's, from over at Simple Simon and Company and we are happy to be here at the Crafting Chicks today!!! Today we get to share a project that I've done about 2.8 billion times with students in my art classes and with my kids at home.  It's a favorite because it's fun, they always turn out interesting, and this ... View the Post

The Art of Homemaking

Continue (An Art of Homemaking Post)

Last month I was sitting in a meeting when the lady across the table said that it might sound crazy but that I remind her of Charlotte from Charlotte's Web. I told her it didn't sound crazy but was one of the kindest compliments that I could have received. Especially on that particular day. Later, as I was leaving the meeting she asked what the necklace that I always wear around my neck says. Funny you should ask I said....it says Araneae...which is the scientific name for spiders. ... View the Post

Guest Post

And I will say, “Always.”

Today I get to participate in my friend Marissa's annual Happy Harry Potter Series over on fantabulous blog:  Rae Gun Ramblings I love the Harry Potter series...but here is a little known fact about me....I don't love Harry Potter himself. Actually I don't really like him at all.  (He's so whiny and indecisive...much like a totally unrelated main character...Luke Skywalker...but that's another story.) So who is my favorite character?  Well...my top three favorite are: Neville ... View the Post

Skirting the Issue· Uncategorized

Skirting the Issue: There is Still Time

Even though today is the last official post about Skirting the Issue 2016 (until we post the prize winners) there is still time to make and donate skirts or quilts!!! You have until August 15th to email us a photo or link up your photos to be entered to win a baby lock sewing machine (and a pile of other prizes). For all the details about how to sew along click HERE. And for those of you who have already sewn along with us this year...thank you so very much. Thank you to the home ... View the Post