I’m in the midst of a little bloggy overhaul. I apologize to anyone who stopped by yesterday before I figured out my header (and you had to scroll over 3 full screens to see it all). I know nothing about html or pixels or design. Anyone want to help? (Only sort of kidding.) I’ll be […]
[Continue reading...]A little help, please?
January 22, 2010 By 34 Comments
I bought some fabric. Like, 35 fat quarters. I’m making a quilt….I just have no idea what kind. Suggestions? I have the Turning Twenty pattern. Should I start there? And if you’re looking for a mindless easy crafty project, try these flowers from Heather Bailey. My neighbor and I made a bunch last Friday night […]
[Continue reading...]How to Sew a Straight Line
January 20, 2010 By 6 Comments
I get emails fairly regularly asking where I learned to sew. Truth? I got put in a sewing class in 9th grade and CRIED to try to get out of it. The teacher had no sympathy and I was stuck. If I can find the first dress I ever made, I’ll post a picture. It’s […]
[Continue reading...]Get Organized #7: Kids & Keys
January 19, 2010 By 14 Comments
Do your kids have a hard time keeping track of keys? Mine either. The Children’s Place used to do this to all of their backpacks, but for some reason they’ve stopped. So, I took matters into my own hands. Find some sort of clip to attach to you child’s key ring. I used one from […]
[Continue reading...]Get Oranized #6: Gift Card Balances
January 18, 2010 By 17 Comments
Remember that brand new laptop I mentioned here? Needs a new hard drive. In the first week of ownership. Blah. Someone should be here to replace it tomorrow or Wednesday. Thanks, Dell. Here’s a little something to tide you over…. This is a minor organization tip, but it helps me A LOT. Do you have […]
[Continue reading...]Fancy Pants
January 16, 2010 By 13 Comments
This is an old project (look how little Macy is!), but since it’s kinda sorta Valentine-y… Does your kid have an old pair of jeans with holes? Or, does she like to wear something festive? Take a seam ripper to the entire crotch seam on an old pair of pants. Just do it. I know […]
[Continue reading...]Weighted Blanket Tutorial
January 14, 2010 By 35 Comments
A (blog-less) friend of mine has a son with Autism. She created this tutorial and wants it shared with everyone who might be similarly in need. She writes: A weighted blanket is often used by children and adults with autism and other sensory-related disorders; including restless-leg syndrome. It helps a person to relax and to […]
[Continue reading...]Wrapping up Get Organized…for now
January 13, 2010 By 5 Comments
Hopefully you all got some good ideas! I know I found a few in the comments that I want to utilize. I’ll add to the series in the future, I promise. I’ve put some quick links over in my left (totally had to look at my hands to figure that out) sidebar. Is my house […]
[Continue reading...]Get Organized #5: Kids’ School Work
January 12, 2010 By 25 Comments
With 4 kids to save stuff for, there is major clutter potential. Here’s how I keep school work, report cards, awards, etc. under control: More accordion files! Get one for each kid and clearly label it or fancy it up however you want. Here’s Macy’s: Label each tab with a year in school. Put the […]
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