Recycle Plastic Cups and Bottles into Attractive Woven Containers

We are always looking for ways to reuse or recycle things that are no longer useful. A while back I got a great series of books called The Family Creative Workshop that was published in the 70s. I was so fortunate find a complete set at a reasonable price. I pour through the books all the time…

Homes for the Bees

We live in a wood sided house a.k.a a carpenter bee’s all you can eat buffet. In the past we have put powder in their holes to kill them but we’ve come to realize what beneficial creatures they can be so about a year ago we decided to stop that and make some bee houses…

How to Make Simply Beautiful Decoupage Lanterns

Over the weekend I needed to entertain 9 kids under the age of 9. It needed to be something that wouldn’t make too much of a mess but hopefully something that they could use at home and something that met the approval of my youngest. Over breakfast we discussed and we agreed upon decoupage lanterns….

How to Make a Ball Jar Sewing Kit

My girls love sewing and have been taking classes that just recently ended. For a while I considered signing them up at a local handwork studio but in a more frugal move, and after talking with my girls, we’ve decided to dedicate one evening a week to sewing. When I get home from work my…

9 Things For $9 On Etsy That You’ll Love

If you come around here often you know that I love Etsy and all the wonderful home made goods on there.  Here’s my 9 for $9 picks of the week. Natural Wooden Nursing Necklace – Olive Green by littlenurslings – Nursing necklaces come in so handy and this one is just adorable. Ear Flap Hat, Shades of Green,…

Friday Finds – Etsy Finds

With the holidays coming up I’ve been browsing Etsy and the wonderful hand crafted goodness that is out there.  This week I’m bringing you some of my favorite finds. I’m completely in love with the wonderful jewelry at 3dots.  My current favorite is Funky 19 necklace.  They also have some holiday themed ornaments for sale. Continue Reading…

Friday Finds

Here’s some of my finds this week. To feed my craving for fall related foods I found this delicious recipe for Apple Cake over at Baby Tooklit and these wonderful looking honey caramel apples at Our Best Bites. Continue Reading ….

Spring Knitting

This cute reversable bunny/chick toy is from Spud & Chloe. The pattern is free and I was able to knit it up in just a matter of hours. I had intended to intention to give this as an easter gift but a sleepy me left it sitting out after it was knit and the girls…