weekend projects

We have spent a lot of time outside in the snow this weekend, but due to the freezing cold temps I kind of prefer to be cozy and warm inside-
Making little hoot owls for valentine gifts......READ MORE.

araina's rite of passage

Araina lost her first tooth last night.....READ MORE.

valentine review

I’ve been blogging a little over a year now (Jan. 24 was the year date). Some of you have been with me since day 1, but for those of you that haven’t here’s a review of Valentine’s 2009.
Valentine pocket hearts- made from sweaters.......READ MORE.

achoo!

Hi all! I’m still here, but a little under the weather. Have had high fevers, achy bones and joints, sore throat and glands, and yada yada yada! You’re all familiar with the symptoms, don’t need to list more......READ MORE.

iridescence

Do you know what happens when you add food coloring to ice and table salt? READ MORE......

our day (including some good links)

After spending the day with friends yesterday, today our time was spent doing-
*Math games from the “Mega-Fun Math Games and Puzzles for the Elementary Grades“ and some math exercises from the .......READ MORE.

oatmeal-honey face mask

Here is a great gentle oatmeal mask for those of us that have sensitive skin. I guarantee this will leave your face feeling clean, soft, and smooth. READ MORE.......

fabric pom poms

I have always made pom poms out of yarn, my little ladies have always made pom poms out of yarn, but last week my sister Robin challenged us to try making pom poms out of fabric. HMPH! READ MORE......

cornstarch dough and watercolors

We had some friends over on Thursday and played with cornstarch clay; since Thursday I have made 3 more batches of this fun clay for the little ladies to create with. Anytime you bring cornstarch and water into play you know you’re going to have a good time! READ MORE......

winter sunflower and oats scrub

A recipe to rehydrate your skin using ingredients from your cupboard......READ MORE.

our day

Started today by listening to Martin Luther King’s Freedom speech on our local public radio station; that speech brings me to honest to goodness tears everytime I hear it. The little ladies listened too; we talked about it, but I know it’s really hard for them to understand being so young still. Fauna seemed to understand.......READ MORE.