I cannot explain enough how happy this post makes me! When I sew it is usually for someone as a gift! Birthday, Christmas, baby gifts... But I get ideas in my head and think, "Man, if only I had a reason to make that!" My husband and mom both said, "Then why don't you? Couldn't
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Fox Paper Piecing Pattern
So after I tried my hand at a crazy airplane paper pieced project I decided to try creating my own pattern! A little scary... But... I seriously love it! I can't wait to put these squares into a quilt! Even more... I can't wait to see what other people do with them! I know it
Earning Electronics Printable
Our kids do pretty well when it comes to arguing over electronics. I have often mentally bragged about them in my head when I hear other moms complain of their troubles. We have had a rules from the start and stuck to them. My kids have always seemed respectful of the rules. A lot of
2018 Printable Planner (plus a free printable and a surprise!)
OK!!! THE LONG AWAITED PLANNER IS HERE!!! It should have been ready over two weeks ago, but... sick kids, the packing for vacation, the sick ON vacation.... Yeah... I really tried. I did. lol But it's here now! And instead of making you read a TON to see what the surprise is... I shall just
DIY Nativity Set
I can't believe it's been 7 years since I made this! And.. To my wonder THIS HAS become the set that my kids a so excited to set up each year! And how could I forget that the sheep was made from a Santa or that the baby Jesus head is a bouncy ball! lol
Fudgy Teacher Gift
Ok... I totally planned on making caramel popcorn and then using my popcorn tag from years before, but... LIFE happened! (How rude.) I DID happen to have a plethora of fudge! You see... Fudge is one of my husbands favorite treats at Christmas. Every year I plan on making ONE modest batch of ooey gooey
Teacher Christmas Gift Tag
Looking for a quick and easy gift for your teachers for Christmas this year? Look no further than this tag and a simple bag of popcorn! If you don't have access to an amazing Kettle Corn maker, then buy a bag from the store or... make them a simple basket with microwave popcorn bags and
School Safe Penguin Snacks
WAY back in 2012 my daughter's first grade teacher would assign each parent a snack day! It was nice to not have to remember everyday. It also gave me the chance to come up with some interesting school safe snacks! How lucky am I that National Bird Day fell on the same day that Aurora
Christmas I Spy Quilt
This was originally posted in 2012! It was my first Christmas Quilt and we STILL love it! I love switching out the snuggly couch quilts for the different holidays! Easy way to decorate a couch and bring a little more holiday to a room! This quilt was made before I knew how to free motion
Planner Prep 2018
Ok my beautiful people! The planner is almost ready! I am just finishing up a few simple pieces, but... those tiny details always seem to take the longest... lol So while you wait I thought I would share how I put together and print my planners! Pictured below are a few of the things that