January 29, 2014
by sarah
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We have started early making Valentine’s cards around here. I like to have some extra time so my kids don’t burn out on the writing part. We did a joint effort for the family cards. Glitter glue painting with the … Continue reading
January 17, 2014
by sarah
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For the holidays last year my son gave us a calendar that he made at school. Our family has chosen to keep an electronic calendar to organize our lives, but the laminated calendar with fun illustrations and big numbers was … Continue reading
January 7, 2014
by jenny
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I don’t remember when or why I first saw the melted pony bead suncatcher project posted on The ArtFul Parent, but it was some time while browsing on my phone. I had left the browser window open on my phone … Continue reading
December 9, 2013
by jenny
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I often get asked if I’m making Christmas gifts. At the start of this year I had plans to sew a few gifts, but my husband finished part of our basement for his home office this year, and during the … Continue reading
October 9, 2013
by sarah
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My son pretty much only wears warm up pants. I am thrilled he now fits into ones were the draw strings actually work. He is great at tying the laces on his sneakers, but not so confident tying the draw … Continue reading
September 27, 2013
by sarah
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As I was waiting in the doctors office I picked up a family / parenting magazine. These little pipe cleaner guys jumped out at me. I took a quick picture with my phone. My big girl, her friend, and I … Continue reading
August 27, 2013
by sarah
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This is a little off topic from art projects and yummy food, but I thought I would share a fun family adventure with you. Recently we hiked a mountain! We are outdoorsy people, especially my husband. A couple years ago … Continue reading
July 19, 2013
by sarah
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I am gearing up to do a big art project. So the first step was to clean out and reorganize my studio. In the process I found several blank stretched canvases. So yesterday the kids and I painted on … Continue reading
July 2, 2013
by sarah
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So the heavy cream from last weeks salmon recipe sat in my fridge for a little while. I know I know I should have made strawberry short cake with whip cream. But we made butter instead. Just poured the … Continue reading
June 11, 2013
by sarah
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To organize our fabric napkins we have been using napkin rings. The idea was to remember the ring that you have and return the napkin to it when you are finished with it. As a result everyone keeps there … Continue reading