It seems that this summer may be the summer of my love affair with PVC pipe. Every time I think of something I want to make it involves using more PVC pipe. Like this target: It's made from a simple PVC frame, leftover canvas from another project, 2 pieces of ribbon, and some paint. The entire project took less than and hour from start to finish. (If anyone is interested I can post a tutorial with all the parts and measurements.) This easy to make target is super fun...Simon (my little man) ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: The Last Day of School
Today was Simon's last day of kindergarten. I will resist the urge to tell you all how much I love him and how much my heart aches as he grows wondering when he'll stop holding my hand, singing me songs, telling me stories, and asking me "what if"....and knowing that the time is coming sooner than I'd like. I won't tell you how I sneak into his room every night after he falls asleep to steal just one more kiss and whisper in his ear how much I love him. And I'll spare you the details of my ... View the Post
Last Minute Cinco de Mayo Ideas
Here are 4 fast and easy Cinco de Mayo ideas for a spur of the moment fiesta: #1. A festive headband. Sure, it's big. Ok, so it royal wedding huge but she can pull it off. (When your only two you can pull almost anything off). Besides, it's Cinco de Mayo after all so things should be big and bright and fun. And the best part is it's disposable. (It is made from strips of tissue paper held together by a twisty tie from a loaf of bread.) Here's how to make it---take some tissue paper strips ... View the Post
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo...one of my spring favorites... It gives me an excuse to eat even more Mexican food than I normally do. (Which is a lot.) But what is Cinco de Mayo you ask? (Ok...you didn't ask but I'll be brief.) It is a holiday made up in California during the United States Civil War. The French had invaded Mexico and the Union feared that it would use Mexico as a base to supply the Confederate army. However, on May 5th the small, 4,000 strong, Mexican army crushed the French (who were twice ... View the Post
I’ve Got A Secret….
...and it's a good one...Too bad I can't tell.Elizabeth would kill me.So I'll just sit here smiling and just say this, "Check in with us on Monday, you'll be glad that you did." ... View the Post
A Bit O’ Green (last-minute style)
I realized last night that 2 kids of mine had no green shirts. How could this be? So, if you have realized this too....there is still time. Here is the girlie version. What you need: Shirt from Walmart- $3.oo White felt shamrock from the scrap bin- free Some embroidery floss in gold-free I was kind of going for the Laverne and Shirley "L" look. Not the best project I have ever done....but not too shabby for stitching while watching American Idol. P.S. Can you see the Liquid Stitch ... View the Post