I have been asked by several friends and readers recently about how we organize and rotate toys in our home. And since we are only a couple of weeks past The Big Day of Acquiring New Things and in the season of Organize All The Things, I thought I would take some time to share what we do. This post actually…
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Year in Review, 2014
Hi to the first day of 2015. I have never been good with keeping a journal. A diary. A baby book. In fact, any consistent recording of events through pen and paper is not a personal strength. So despite the temptation to overuse, I am thankful for easy ways that are available to take pictures and record captions (sometimes multiple times a…
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Collard Green Wontons
“Huckle, this is party food!” This is the line I think of whenever I think of these wontons. It’s from a Richard Scarry story called “The Best Mistake Ever”, in which Mother Cat sends Huckle to the store and he returns with nothing from her list. Instead of apples, he comes back with apple pie. Instead of potatoes, potato chips….
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Bendy Snake Tutorial
Here’s a quick sewing tutorial for you to make for any snake-loving kids in your life. Hint: they make great stocking stuffers! These little guys are pocket-sized and stuffed with pipe cleaners to make them bendy. Twist them. Coil them. Bend them in a knot. They will be packed in my boys’ stockings next week (I can’t believe one week from…
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Leftover Holiday Ham Pasta
This past Saturday saw our first holiday party of the season. We gathered together with family and friends from our church to enjoy a delicious holiday meal and celebrate the the birth of Jesus. The meal was provided for potluck style as is our modem operandi. The list goes out and we all sign up, contributing main dishes, sides, and…
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Handmade Gifts for Kids Roundup
You really don’t have to be Martha Stewart to make gifts for your children (though you can follow her tutorial at the bottom of this post to make felted shoes for a baby). With all the incredible tutorials and help online, handmade gifts are no longer for the crafting elite. There are so many ideas for great gifts that you…
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