Okay, so, you remember that super cute burlap chore chart from a few weeks ago? Well, there was one thing I didn't count on. One darling, but very curious 12 month old (who shall remain nameless) was able to reach much higher than I had anticipated, and that chore chart is no more.With school starting next week, we cannot be without one, so, when a friend showed me this chore chart, by Jenifer at Moss Moments, I knew I had to try it. Can I tell you how much I love it? Love, love, love it! Your chart fits inside the frame, and then you can use dry-erase markers to either check or cross off list items as they're completed. At the end of the day, just wipe a paper towel across the glass, and … [Read more...]

Mark your calendars now! This is going to be a super fun event--a blog hop hosted by some really fabulous bloggers.During Parade week we will all be hosting themed link parties, as you can see from the graphic above. There will be a master list each day, so whether you link up here, or at the other participating blogs, it will appear on one list.Here are the participating blogs:Brown Paper PackagesFingerprints on the FridgeThe Girl CreativeDilly Dally and Flitter Beat Until FluffyDear MadelynMoody Girl ProjectsLucky Star LaneGirl.InspiredSew Much AdoSumo's Sweet StuffThe Blog Guide BookThe Trendy Treehouse---------So, grab a button, and spread the word! We'll see you here! … [Read more...]

When I started blogging a couple of years ago, I didn't know anything about html. Well, I've learned a lot. Thanks to google, and a bunch of smart bloggers that share those smarts, there are tutorials out there for just about everything you need to know.My most recent google search was on numbering blog comments. After counting and re-counting comments during giveaways, this feature sounded especially appealing. Plus it's cute!So, I thought I would share the super, user-friendly tutorial that walked me through it. Thanks to Susie, over at 1st Floor Flat, The Computery, you can do it, too! Click HERE, for the step-by-step tutorial.P.S. If you follow her tutorial, the comments will only … [Read more...]

For the first day of school teacher gift, try this adorable "a is for apple" block. Not only will it cost you less than a dollar, it only takes about 10 minutes to make, plus drying time. It will look darling sitting on the teacher's desk!ITEMS YOU NEED:4x4 post, cut into square blockscraft paint and foam brushvinyl letter (you could also mod podge paper or paint it on)ribbonDIRECTIONS:1. Cut your 4x4 post into as many perfect square blocks as you need. Keep in mind that when you buy lumber, the height dimensions will always be slightly less than what it says. So, when you're buying a 4x4 post, it's actually around 3.75 inches tall. This is important when you're cutting squares, because … [Read more...]

In our family, August is blueberry picking time! My husband taught my girls to call them "blue sugar", and after tasting the blueberries we picked this week, I would have to agree. SO delicious! We love to put them in waffles, pancakes, cobbler, and in a coffee cake topped with the most wonderful struesel, called Blueberry Buckle. But my favorite way to eat them? Straight out of the freezer!Freezing Hint: If you'll put your berries in a freezer Ziploc bag, without rinsing them first, you can put them directly into the freezer, and they won't stick together. You don't have to lay them out on a cookie sheet in a single layer first, which will save a lot of time. -----------Blueberry … [Read more...]

About seven years ago, I got together with a couple of friends and made a flannel board/white board. It was about 3 feet wide and 2 1/2 feet high, with a white board on one side, and flannel on the other. I had no idea how much we would love it and use it! Its portability significantly increases its versatility, and can be used anywhere in the home, or on the go. I've used it for so many things--family nights, church activities, for the kids in the playroom, games (makes a great Pictionary board!), to diagram a project in the workshop, and more.Well, after that many years and that much use, it was in need of a makeover. So, I'm here to show you how to make one of your own, as I give … [Read more...]

Okay so, you know that to-do list I posted last week? Well, we tossed most of it aside and played instead, and I'm so glad we did! The summer won't be here much longer, but the projects always will.So, we took off exploring for a few days, and headed to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum just outside Detroit. Greenfield Village has been around for almost 80 years, and is a little piece of early 1900's history. Henry Ford started collecting homes of significant historical importance (think the original site where the first airplane was invented--the Wright home), and they are an integral part of the village. I am passionate about history, and I really enjoyed exploring, and … [Read more...]

Want to see my most favorite bag ever?I LOVE this bag. It's nice and roomy, has tons of pockets, is comfortable to carry, and is absolutely adorable. The fabric is high quality, designed by some of the hottest designers around, and the bag is made to match that same high quality.This is mine:Wild Coriander Boutique is the darling little shop I purchased it from. They offer the most fabulous bags, and the fabric choices they have are to die for.So, go check them out! You will want every bag in their boutique!! … [Read more...]