Category Archives: crafting

She got a fork at her baby shower because there is no tine like the present

If you had told me that this would have been the most talked about decoration touch at my sister-in-law’s Peter Rabbit shower, I wouldn’t have believed it.  It was the easiest thing I did with the biggest impact. The basket … Continue reading

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A crow is a four-letter bird

I had so many things to say, what better way than to use a banner? I’ve been making a personalized banner for nearly all of my parties, and love it.  Plus, it looks super cute up against our aged fence. … Continue reading

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A new mother received roses and baby’s breath

Have you ever been working on elements for a party and been completely stuck?  That was me! I knew I had these beautiful mason jars I wanted to use.  I liked the elements of burlap and ribbon, but just didn’t … Continue reading

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A sailor has ties to home but is knot there often

I admit it.  I’m a plastic bag junkie. I blame this on my mom.  There was always a bag of bags.  Back then, the bag was much smaller because you could be getting plastic or paper more regularly.  The bags … Continue reading

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When bungee jumping never ask anyone to cut you some slack

How many horror stories have you heard in the last two years of moms that heard, “uh oh” in the other room that turned out to be hair inexpertly cut with scissors?  This has lead me to never want to … Continue reading

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The portrait artist made extra money as a census taker. He was good at canvasing people

I’m taking a little break from the bone broth bandwagon while I work on some recipes.  But, let me say, we’re still healthy.  Four days of healthiness – that might be our newest record this winter.  Despite the mini-ions strike … Continue reading

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Greeting card companies fate is in their cards

Christmas cards!! Love ’em!  I try to get my “first batch” out the day before Thanksgiving so my friends and family start receiving them the day after Thanksgiving.  I imagine, as they go to the mailbox, they are like, “come … Continue reading

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I’m a sap for tree jokes

If you have mini-ions under the age of 4, you likely have a tree that gets redecorated.  Or ornaments that may find themselves in play kitchens, doll houses and incorporated into train tracks.  Currently, I have ornaments in at least … Continue reading

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With only one piece of wood, I tried to convince the fire to light by use of a monologue

Ahh, the smell of fall brings the smell of fires.  Don’t you just love the smell of a wood-burning fire?  Our house has this super woodstove that the previous owners told us could heat the whole house!  I don’t know … Continue reading

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My famous bacon soup recipe began as an add hock meal

My grandmother is one of the greatest people I know.  I don’t say that lightly.  But my grandmother is truly worthy of those words.  When you see a picture of her, she is almost always laughing and when she laughs, … Continue reading

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