I’ve had this tigerwood picture frame for years. It was originally my great-grandma’s. An oil painting of her as a young woman used to be in it. I’ve always wanted to do something with it so that it could be within my view everyday. Finally, it came to me. I decided to convert it into …
There’s something about the New Year that instills so much hope in me. I feel energized, invigorated, and as if all the things I feel I’ve failed at during the past year are suddenly attainable again. AND! I’m a list maker… Are you? Ever make a list just so you can revel in crossing stuff …
Gearing up for the start of the new school year? Set up an area for your child to display their schoolwork for just $4. Yeah… You read that right. All you need to create a fun, interchangeable art display is a hammer, a yardstick, 4 nails, and $4. Here’s how I did it: Our local Dollar …
This post is sponsored by MomSelect and At Home Stores as part of their Back to Campus Campaign. Distance is hard on family and friends sometimes. Often enough, it seems, those we love the most are farthest away. We’ve got loved ones spread all across the country. Sometimes it’s hard for the little kids to …
Oh my, friends! Do you know that I’ve been wanting to share this with you for almost 2 years? When we found out that we were pregnant with Sunny, one of my first thoughts was, “Oh geez. Where are we going to put her and her stuff?” All three bedrooms of our small home were already …
It’s not the first day of Spring, by any means, but there’s something about the start of April that brings a renewed sense of purpose and refreshes my soul. Maybe because it’s the month where the Midwest finally starts seeing its nice weather. Or maybe it’s because my birthday falls on the first few days …
This post is sponsored by Joann Fabric and Crafts Stores as part of their National Craft Month Campaign. I’ve just gotten the little kids room repainted and the walls have been bare for a couple weeks now. I wanted something colorful for the walls that wasn’t too themey and was easy to make. So, Bear …
Being a parent is tough work. As the mom of a teenager and a preschooler, there are so many days when I wonder if I’ll ever get it right. Our children challenge us beyond our wildest imaginations. And not always in a bad way. Sure, there are those times when it feels like I wanna …
When we first started talking about creating a random craft of kindness for someone, I knew exactly who my son and I could make something for. We had a wonderful lady at our church named Joanie who was such a blessing in Bear’s life. Joanie handed out cookies after worship service, taught Sunday School, and served our …
Bear has needed a decent work station at the house for some time now. We have a foldable table that we use, but I thought that a “real” desk might help him get into his preschool activities more. I have a rough-looking desk that I scored at a garage sale for $2. After a few coats of white …
