How cute are these? I got these monkey magnets from Mostly Magnets through a giveaway at Rants In My Pants. Wow, many prepositional phrases. OK, clearer — I entered a… Read More... "Monkey Magnets"
My son’s art teacher said that “G of GAIN” was the best stitcher she’s seen and that I must have taught him how to sew. She showed me the standard… Read More... ""He’s a good stitcher""
I’ve been making 8.5″ square crazy quilt blocks with backing. The backing is new for me, and was suggested by my older kids and a book. Using muslin to stabilize… Read More... "Crazy House Blocks"
I bought the Dove for Men deal at Walgreens last week or the week before and got $6 in Register Rewards. This week, I redeemed my Register Rewards. On my… Read More... "$1.67"
Mardi Gras! Pancake Day! Fat Tuesday! end of carnival…… Whatever you want to call it, it signals the onset of Lent. My guess is that less eating and more fasting… Read More... "Kid Crafting"
Post church: spelling bee, winter hike, confirmation retreat, transport child to/from work, dinner, gas and newspaper, the list goes on…….. Read More... "St. Valentine’s Day"
We had an unusual week. Nature program on Monday, regular Tuesday, History Through the Arts on Wednesday, supervising teacher home visit on Thursday, and a re-visit to the Historical Museum… Read More... "yes, i am slow"
A recent message from my college roommate asked how to start a project when you aren’t going to finish right away. I think that’s what she said. There are four… Read More... "Finisher?"
I publicly announced my birthday this year, and with a birthday comes cards. Maria gave me this handmade card on the right. My brother wrote something obnoxious about my age… Read More... "Card inspiration hits again"
We use “puzzling” as a verb. I think G of GAIN came up with this as a youngster. He still finds certain words “fun to say.” He is a little… Read More... "Puzzling"