10 (More) Craft Supplies Every Kid Needs
I was just working on this post about “must-have” craft supplies when Job Description Mommy published her 10 Toddler Art Supply Must Haves! Great minds and all, right? Luckily we only had some overlap (finger paints and pipe cleaners are a must!) so I decided to change mine to make it a supplement to hers. So you really don’t want to miss the first 10 must haves at her blog. Crafting and Art is so important in allowing kids to use their imagination. For mom, it breaks up the monotony of being trapped in doors during the winter. Here are some must-haves for your craft...
Read MoreFriday Finds! DIY Bathtub Paints, Monster Slippers, and more
I spend an inordinate amount of time each day on two sites: Pinterest and Etsy. And this isn’t because I recently opened my own shop. I’ve always loved to drool over DIY tutorials, beautiful art, and eco-friendly and handmade products – often by fellow moms! I’ve decided to recap some of my favorite things of the week and share some items from a group of friends who also create beautiful items. I hope it gives you something to browse, try, or buy. Feel free to link to your favorite things in the comments! Do It Yourself of the Week: How To Make Bathtub...
Read MoreWhy Buy Handmade?
“But it is so expensive!” “I can’t afford handmade!” These are some of the things you often hear about products that are handmade by artisans like those you’ll find at Etsy.com. I’d like to take you on a journey of two products to look at the real cost of each item. Before I get started I want to point out that the choice between the bottom-dollar plastic toy and the much more expensive handmade, quality item is not a choice we all have the luxury to make. This post is intended for those of us that are privelaged enough to make that choice and I...
Read MoreThe Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
From time to time I like to do a Good, Bad, and Ugly post because it seems a nice way to catch up when I’ve been MIA for a while – as I have been this summer! I really want to get back into blogging – writing and reading! – this fall but I have to tell you everything that’s been going on with me. Including why I’ve been so silent. So, in reverse order: The Ugly Post Partum Depression (PPD). It shouldn’t be surprising that I succumbed to PPD given my list of risk factors: previous clinical depression, infertility/IVF, twins pregnancy, bed rest,...
Read MoreMy Creative Outlet
I’ve written before about my surprise in finding I enjoy crafty things like sewing and scrapbooking. I had kind of pigeon-holed myself into the scientific/analytic role and somehow convinced myself that precluded creativity. How wrong I was! Everyone needs a creative outlet. So, I’ve fallen deeply in love with Etsy and all things crafty. I was wishing and wishing that I could get good enough to actually sell my wares. I think I’m a way off with my knitting and sewing but I recently found a wonderful creative outlet in a place I had never imagined: T-shirts. Several...
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