Journal

When I was a kid, ok, I’ll admit it, even as an adult, one of the most fun traditions of Easter was doing an egg hunt.  I really really enjoy them.  And they hold a special place in my heart, because when I was a child, it was at a neighborhood Easter egg hunt that I first chose […]

March is the month where we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day and when we are reminded to check the end of the rainbow for a pot of gold— just in time for taxes. While I’m yet to find a cauldron of gold, I still smile when my own children are filled with wonder if the legend […]

Ready to brighten up your home with some lovely Valentines’ decor? So here it is: the quintessential Valentine’s Day candy and the enjoyment of making craft memories with your little ones, all in one craft.  I saw this idea originally on Pinterest and decided to give it a try and make it my own.  Get […]

At the very first Thanksgiving feast, in 1621, the Wampanoag children and Pilgrim children ate and played games together for three days. At your table, either for Thanksgiving Week or Day, this craft is a simple and fun way to up-cycle, educate, and entertain your little ones by using coffee sleeves and creating both a […]

I’m so excited, like giddy excited, to be featured in Charlottesville Family Magazine for their July 2014 issue.  Inspired by Pottery Barn (because that isn’t hard to do) I came up with my own patriotic craft, figured out a design, and it worked– even better than I had hoped for.  Watch out Martha.  OK, well not really, […]

  While the 13 stripes and 50 stars will always unite us, here is a craft that salutes our country with a fresh take on a vintage look.   You can relax while crafting your wind sock because painted burlap doesn’t require perfection. Materials: Tape measure Scissors Hot glue gun 6” embroidery hoop Red, White, […]