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DIY

Holiday Round-up: DIY Gifts, Music & Budgeting

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Each year the holidays become less stressful and more joyful and I plan on keeping it that way! Here’s how I got in the spirit this year and kept stress low: 1) Christmas music. This may not work for everyone, but the cheery sounds of carols in the house since Thanksgiving have kept a smile [...]

Favorite Creative Mama Blogs

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Like my first hand-knitted pair of baby socks? This project wasn’t as easy as I expected, but maybe they’ll be a breeze with a little more practice. Taking a class at Lovely Yarns was the only way I could have completed these little cuties and it was so much fun spending a couple hours at [...]

Reverb Day 6: Make!

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I love today’s Reverb prompt because as I mentioned yesterday, I have a new appreciation for making things. December 6 – Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it? (Author: Gretchen Rubin) Above is [...]

Weekend Happiness: Craft Mafia, Elsie’s Blog Love, Lovelyarns & Muffins

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Lately, I’m drawn to all things handmade. I’m not only admiring the talents surrounding me, but I’ve got an itch to create my own treasures. More and more I want to get my hands on knitting needles and new recipes. Rediscovering my desire to create art off the page shouldn’t be a surprise. My childhood love [...]

Thanksgiving Thanks: Second Storie, Freeminer Birds & Baby Bump

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This Thanksgiving was bursting with things to be thankful for. I chowed down on a vegan Thanksgiving meal (thanks, VegNews Cookbook!) with my wonderful family and friends. Steve and I spent a long weekend in Rochester, which was packed with my favorite restaurants, catching up with people I hold very close to my heart, kicking [...]

August Break Day 5: Almost Time for Home-Ec!

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Only five days until Home-Ec with Rachel, Courtney & LA! I feel like I’m getting ready for summer camp minus all the yucky stuff like bugs, stinky cabins and a PBJ diet.