It was -10 degrees the other night. 10 degrees below zero buuuuuuuut, the windchill made it feel like -25. I know what you’re thinking because we are all thinking it: holy freezer burn, brrrr! At that temp, the house creaks and groans and outdoor activities are a no go. Instead, we stay indoors together buried… Read More
Before we totally write off last year, let’s reminisce. It’s a joy to look back through my archives and files, seeing the projects and pictures, the things we’ve done here, the things we’re created. Lots of work but so many memories. I could chatter on about so many but I’ll keep it short. The number one post… Read More
Our world is white and we are feeling silly. To keep our plastic animals friends warm, we swapped their party hats for stocking hats and scarves. I even got roped into making a few coat-like robes. To say the children adored them is an understatement. Animals in hats in faux snow is more than anyone can… Read More
I tend to be a bit of a spending fool at this time of year. There are the gifts for the children and family, yes, but then I feel inspired to make little treats for friends and neighbors, class mates and the bus stop mates. And then there are the decorations and festive tablewares. I don’t… Read More
We have no snow. Not one drop. It’s been mild and overcast for days and that kind of weather doesn’t make snow and what we did have melted over a week ago. I miss it (and the snow). Christmastime is supposed to be snowy and white. Christmas lights look so much more magical when everything is… Read More