For teacher appreciation week I made up these little boxes for my son’s teachers and my daughter’s speech therapist. I filled them with chocolate covered strawberries and fresh blackberries. It was just a little treat for saying how thankful we are for all that they do. I used these printables from Lil’ Luna. Aren’t they cute? You should really check… Keep Reading
We got our baby chicks this week. The girls have spent almost every waking moment with them.They have named each and every one of them. Freedie and Ferdo are two of my favorites, but Sommer is right up there too.We enjoy them as much as we can now, because all too soon they will loose their cute little fluffiness and… Keep Reading
I finally made something for myself.I used The Casual Lady from Go To Patterns. Like all of Andrea’s patterns, it was very detailed and easy to follow. It took me about 1 hour to complete the top. The pattern comes in a shirt version as well as a dress version. Plus, all the proceeds are being donated to She’s Worth It. You… Keep Reading
I spent the morning doing some spring cleaning. My many trips to the Cleaning/Utility Closet reminded me that I still needed to post pictures of it. After all, it is one of my favorite rooms in the house now. For some reason, this little room just makes me smile. Do you remember a few months back when I showed you… Keep Reading
We have had the most perfect spring weather the past few weeks. While most of the indoor chores have piled up, we have managed to get all of our outdoor spring chores done. On top of our list was to cut down the maple tree in the back yard. It was split in three spots and we were always nervous… Keep Reading
Finished Garment Bag Measures about 34″ x 21″ by 2″ high. Before beginning: * You must know basic sewing techniques, how to make bias strips as well as know how to sew in a zipper. * Be sure to read through the whole tutorial before you begin to sew. It always makes more sense after reading it through ahead of time. * Unless… Keep Reading
I finally got around to making and hanging up some curtains in the kitchen. For some reason I struggle with curtains in our house. Some times I like them, some times I don’t. For that reason, most of the windows in our house are still bare. I am just at a loss when it comes to curtains for some reason…. Keep Reading
We got our pigs two weeks ago. Yes, their names are Wilbur and Ray for the 3rd year in row. Funny how it is not even a question of what their names are going to be, it is just a given. In case you are wondering, Ray is the one red one and Wilbur is the white one.Aren’t they super… Keep Reading
Last weekend the kiddos and I spent the day digging out flower beds along the front of the house. I thought May Day would be the perfect day to finally buy some flowers and start planting. Looking at all the rows of beautiful flowers was so much fun and added so much cheer to our day. We spent nearly two hours smelling… Keep Reading
