September is here, and so is the school bus! Keeping kids fueled with nutritious food throughout the day is just one of the many ways to ensure their success at school. While buying a school lunch is a great option for many children, some families choose to pack lunches at home. Saving money, knowing what {…Read More…}
One of the hottest trends in textiles and housewares this year is the chevron pattern. Although it has taken me a while to warm up to it I am totally in love with the patten now. Better known as “the zig-zag stripes on Charlie Brown’s shirt”, this diagonal stripe is a fresh, simplified take {…Read More…}
Summertime means vacation time for most families. Whether you are just driving over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house, or packing your passports for an overseas adventure, traveling with children requires some advance preparation. Keeping busy little bodies and minds occupied while they are confined to car or airplane seats takes both {…Read More…}
Today we have a guest from Lemon Tree Creations visiting us to show us how to sew simple and easy bib. I have had an affection for pinwheels lately so it is so fun to see one used as a theme for a birthday party. Here is the bib Tiffany created to go {…Read More…}
Today Michelle from The Scrap Shoppe is here to share with you a unique way to plant a succulent. I would have never in a million years thoughts to plant it in an upside down drawer pull. I love Michelle’s brilliance. Succulents are so easy to grow, requiring very little water and adding a tiny {…Read More…}
If you have a little girl with curls like mine had you are used to putting plenty of barrettes and bows in the hair in order to keep it out of your child’s face. Gina from East Coast Mommy puts a spin on the hair clips by making a felt monkey and frog clip. {…Read More…}
It is that time of month again…Silhouette Promo time! Did you know in addition to the Silhouette machine cutting out fabric, paper, vinyl, rhinestones and cardstock it can also cut out temporary tattoos? This month I made some Child Safety temporary tattoos. These are perfect when you take your small child into an {…Read More…}
