A someday dream for years has been to have a screen porch. We opted not to add one to our first home for a number of reasons. But for our long term house, we were determined it was a must. In March we began the process of making this dream a reality. Fast forward to […]
Friday is National S’mores Day! If you were waiting on an excuse to make s’mores this summer – now is the time. Growing up, s’mores were a rare experience and we stuck to the tried & true recipe: graham crackers + marshmallows + chocolate bar. Today, there are so many more ways to make and […]
I enjoy all things crafty and that includes sewing. I haven’t spent much time recently using my sewing machine though so it’s been sitting. Last weekend I went to work on a project and it locked up. Even trying to turn the balance wheel by hand was a chore. I’ll be the first to admit, […]
My sister and I were recently discussing toddler antics. I laughed at the memory of how my youngest became a little “Houdini” shortly after one year – managing to escape her attire at naptime and bedtime. Trying to keep her clothed (and minimize the loads of laundry needed in a week), we came up with 3 […]
My husband brought home this little wooden rocking chair from his parents’ house last month. Our daughter immediately gravitated toward the chair, sat in it and exclaimed, “it’s my size!” I knew it would be perfect for her room, but first needed a little makeover. The fabric on the seat was discolored and torn. The […]
I’ve had mixed emotions since learning of the closing of Toys ‘R Us. It wasn’t a big part of my childhood. I grew up in a small town. Our toy store adventures were at KB Toys at a mall in another city. I later worked part time during high school at KB’s larger store, Toy […]
Last week I purchased tickets for the 4 of us to see Incredibles 2 at the theater on Saturday. It was a big milestone – the first movie in the theater for our daughter. Credits: Project Mouse Elements, Classic Bundle, Celebrate Elements and Artsy No 1 by Britt-ish Designs and Sahlin Studio. Her brother’s first movie […]
It’s Donald Duck’s birthday! Which makes today the perfect day to share a few photos of our recent meeting with him and his best girl, Daisy, on the Disney Fantasy. Credits: Clean Lined Pocket Templates No 2 by Sahlin Studio; Project Mouse (No 2) Elements, (Classic) Journal Cards, and (At Sea) Journal Cards by Britt-ish […]
Hello! I'm Sarah, mom to 2, crafting & DIY obsessed, and a bit talkative. Ok, more than a bit. Welcome to my site where I share craft projects from sewing to scrapbooking, photography, parenting tidbits, and DIY projects as my husband & I update the house we bought from a foreclosure sale in 2012. Read more...
The only consignment sale I participate in. Find my tips for consigning and making the most money possible in this post.
