Being an elementary teacher was fun. And class party days--well, I ate them up. They were just so fun for the kids that I really, really enjoyed them. And while now I am staying at home with my kiddos, I just counted up the other day and I have been a Room Mom for eight years plus all the years I taught before that! That's a lot of class parties. ... View the Post
Jack Skellington Ornament Tutorial
I know that the Nightmare Before Christmas isn't everyone's favorite thing.... But I love it. I don't know if it's the story or the animation or my inner Goth speaking but I just love it....really...I even have a Jack Skellington wallet in my purse...and a sticker on my mini van. Am I too old for such things? Yes. But does that stop me? Apparently not. Which brings me to this year's Halloween decorations: Last week end Grace and I made a pile of these and hung them in the tree next ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking–Don’t Wish Away the Ordinary Days.
There was one day last week that was particularly tough. I had a to-do list a mile long, but I found myself cleaning out the kids closets because the weather had taken a turn and suddenly fall was upon us and no one had any appropriate clothing in sight. So there I was sitting there lamenting about how my three children are just about 2 steps way from being on their own episode of Hoarders with the state of their closets, I was severely complaining in my head. ... View the Post
Daily Sewing Deal for October
From the beginning of blogging time Elizabeth and I have been constantly on the look out for how to make sewing, crafting, and homemaking affordable. We are always searching for deals and trying to find ways to save money. And heaven knows we have done everything from frequenting thrift stores to upcycling, to boarding an airplane with over 100 pounds of inexpensive fabric! But then when it comes time to post about our money saving adventures we feel badly that we can't share the bargains with ... View the Post
October Holidays
October isn’t reserved only for Halloween and Columbus Day. Or even just for those people who dress up like Columbus on Halloween. Nope. So if that’s what you thought, think again….and then feast your eyes on this list of other October holidays and the days to celebrate them! ... View the Post
A Denim Shirtdress.
It was all about denim this week at Project Run and Play and while I have LOVED the themes and wanted to sew along with all of them....time always goes by so fast. But, I really did want to get one look in--and denim was the answer! ... View the Post
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