Ever since I watched a television show (some 10 years or so ago) that showed how chicken nuggets are made, my disgust for the meat mixture makes my stomach churn at the thought of choking one down. Seriously. Disgusting. I’ll give you a moment to clear your mind and think of a more pleasant eating… Continue reading Oven-fried Chicken Nuggets
I have a really hard time coming up with gift ideas for the women in my family. We’re a practical bunch, with not much flair for stuff without a purpose (I can’t think of a single one of us that has knickknacks). When it comes to gifts, my mom typically likes plants for her garden… Continue reading Mother’s Day gift ideas
Since my mom will be on a pilgrimage in Bosnia during Mother’s Day, I completed her Mother’s Day gift a little early. I found this wonderful tutorial for creating an infinity scarf that doubles as a shawl – perfect for changing climates during travel. And, it’s something she can wear while traveling, so that means… Continue reading Travel scarf & luggage tags
Amidst work on two other projects and the beginning of a third, I was interrupted Saturday morning with a 5-year-old who needed something special. Like all sweet little 5-year-olds, he’s always so supportive of everything I do – “Great job sweeping, mom!” “That’s the best cookie in the world!” “You are an amazing sewer, mom!”… Continue reading A tale about a boy and his whale
I’ve been looking for a fun little project to make for the kids in my son’s preschool class before the end of the school year, since they’ll be graduating this year to head to their respective Kindergarten classes. Because my 5-year-old is a hoarder of all tiny, little things, I thought this tutorial for a little earbud… Continue reading Peek-a-boo coin purse
As a child of the late ’70s, I have a fondness of all things eighties. One of my favorite movies from that decade was The Goonies because of the epic treasure-hunt aspect. I spent many days in the later ’80s dreaming of adventuring while on the search for some obscure, hidden riches left by pirates. Nevermind… Continue reading Modern-Day Treasure Hunting
Stocking up on the latest prints and completing a project for Mother’s Day
I have two draft blog posts that have been waiting for spring weather to return to Indiana. I started them as soon as the weather turned warm for more than a couple of days, and like pretty well everyone else who lives in the Midwest, I was totally duped into believing winter was over. This… Continue reading April Showers bring…
The title of this should be “The Best Cookie Dough Evah” – for emphasis of how wonderfully delicious this dough bakes up. But, I’m not sure how that translates for other people and I didn’t want to confuse anyone. Let me be clear that if you belong to the camp of people who wrongly believe cookies… Continue reading The Best Cookie Dough Ever
Sensory Bins… If you’re totally new to the concept, it’s very simple – a bin filled with items that provide sensory play. Sensory Bins often have a few key components: a bin or container; filler material; tools for manipulating the filler material; and tokens, toys, or other exploratory objects. There are numerous blogs focused solely on… Continue reading A Guide to Sensory Bins
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