The Special (Lego) Father’s Day Gift
The past two Mondays in a row I’ve been getting together with my cousin Liz and her two kids, Sam and Victoria, and have had what I’ve been calling Cousin Craftapalooza. Mostly the kids just play...
View ArticleThe Strange World Of Isobel’s Camera
Years ago, I think back in 2012, my friend Noel gave Isobel her daughter’s old kids’ digital camera that she had outgrown. For the first time since we had gotten the camera I downloaded the photos to...
View ArticleThe Best Craft Supplies To Look For While Thrifting
If you love crafting, or know someone who does, or even just want to amass a collection of supplies to keep on hand but don’t want to spend a lot of money, I have good news for you. Thrift stores are...
View ArticleThrifty Crafting: Twinkle’s New Look
Halloween is over and I hope you’ve all girded your loins with holly, because Christmas will be soon upon us. I’m making good on my daily post promise for November. Today, I’m sharing Twinkle,...
View ArticleThrifty Crafting: Making Christmas
[pinterest] I’m a little under the weather today but I’m committed to NaBloPoMo203010 like a mofo, so the show must go on. I wanted t o share with you a Pinterest board I created called Making...
View ArticleScrapbook: Thanksgiving Pumpkin Family
[pinterest] It’s our tradition to paint found items from nature for our Thanksgiving decor and centerpiece. This year Isobel decided to turn the butt pumpkin into a painting of her and myself, and...
View ArticleThrifty Crafting: Thanksgiving Leaf Turkeys
[pinterest] Schools in our area only held school the Monday and Tuesday before the Thanksgiving holiday, so we had an all-day play date with our cousins, Sam & Victoria. Isobel was bouncing off...
View ArticleUpdated Vintage Valentine’s Day Cards
[pinterest] I am just getting this in under the wire! I made a promise to post every day but then my migraine started returning and I honestly didn’t know if I would be able to make good on my word....
View Article50 Thrifty Fun Things To Do: Decorate Political Tee Shirts
[pinterest] (This post is part of my 50 Thrifty Fun Things To Do post series. Click here for more.) I love Hilary and think we are so fortunate to have two fantastic candidates to put forward for the...
View ArticleDIY Borax Crystals
These crystals are a beautiful project that is also a cheap and easy way to introduce scientific concepts to your kids. My kids were introduced to this via our friend Becky, who met Anthony almost...
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