For some reason, most of my time lately has been spent following this little recalcitrant around and dealing with his path of destruction. (Yes, his hand is indeed stuck in a Klean Kanteen. Only the smartest kids can do that, I hear.) Even naps are a thing of the past. Someone has learned how to […]
[Continue reading...]Recycled Silverware Garden Signs
February 25, 2010 By 27 Comments
I was browsing Country Living (one of my top 5 magazines ever, $10 for a year on Amazon…just sayin’…) in the carpool line at the school the other day when I came across these: Cute, right? And $8? Not bad, but I wanted to see if I could make them myself for less. Supplies: Baby […]
[Continue reading...]Reader Request
February 24, 2010 By 47 Comments
I got an email from Lindsey in Georgia (I think….correct me if I made that part up). It says: I am hosting a birthday party for a friend in just a few short weeks. Her fiance will be in town so she requested our event be co-ed. I really REALLY want to do a couple’s […]
[Continue reading...]Things to do in Pittsburgh?
February 23, 2010 By 21 Comments
Let’s say you were headed to Pittsburgh next week with only your oldest 2 children (yay for not wiping anyone’s bum for a week!) to stay with your favorite (hint: only) brother and his family. What would be on your can’t miss list?
[Continue reading...]Split Twirl Skirt Tutorial
February 21, 2010 By 40 Comments
(Seriously…if someone has a better name than that, PLEASE tell me and I’ll change it!) Print off a copy of the worksheet, found here. Measure the waist of the intended wearer. Measure from where you’d like the top of the waistband to sit to where you’d like the drop waist panel to end and the […]
[Continue reading...]Sew It To Me
February 21, 2010 By 7 Comments
There’s a brand new (and I mean BRAND new) sewing blog in town. Every Sunday, they’re going to feature a sewing type blog, and I’m (super flattered to be) the first feature! You can check out my Sunday Spotlight here. And the skirt tute is 95% done….I need to scan the PDF and clarify a […]
[Continue reading...]The cake plate…
February 20, 2010 By 5 Comments
Coming Soon
February 19, 2010 By 19 Comments
Hopefully this weekend. It may take a day or two for me to translate my chicken scratch on an envelope into an actual tutorial. No, really. And my kids stepped on it. See? Stay tuned.
[Continue reading...]Char’s Pie
February 17, 2010 By 26 Comments
There’s probably an actual name for this, but I don’t know what it is. And I didn’t make it up. My mom’s been making this pie as long as I can remember. However, everyone I’ve given the recipe to in the last 15 years or so has just started calling it “Char’s Pie”. Crust: 1 […]
[Continue reading...]And the winner is…
February 16, 2010 By 5 Comments
#277, aka Meredith,who said… “Thanks for a great tutorial! I’m holding my breath that I might win this one…but if I don’t I’ll just have to break down and make my own. Thanks!” Email me at [email protected] and I’ll get it in the mail! Didn’t win? Don’t worry…I’m going to make a few more and […]
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