This Memorial Day
Since Memorial Day usually marks the unofficial start of Summer, I wish you all warm weather and barbecues. We are going to be spending today at Historic Camp Floyd in Cedar Valley, Utah. They will be having Civil War Battle…
Month May 2010
My teacher’s gifts are in the bag…
Nothing like leaving things to the last minute! But I finally decided to make my kid’s teachers the Lickety Split Bag from Made by Rae. I love the look of the bag, and the name sounded promising for a procrastinator.…
Ants in the Kitchen
Yesterday, my son found ants in our kitchen. They were swarming around a fallen crumb of food. Well, as much as I admire their industriousness, I simply can’t have ants in my kitchen. No trouble, I know just what to…
Gifts for Teachers
To learn and never be filled, is wisdom: to teach and never be weary, is love. – anonymous This is our last week of school and I am looking for gifts for our favorite teachers. Our beloved 2nd grade teacher…
Preparing for Summer
The summer holiday is right around the corner. Friday is the last day of school. This year I’m meeting it with excitement and not just a little trepidation. Summer means camping trips, picnics, and swimming at the pool. But it…
Tips and Tricks for Disneyland
Part of the reason we had such a great trip to Disneyland was all the great advice I received from friends and family. For anyone planning a trip in the near future, I thought it might be helpful to share…
A Trip to Remember
We got home late last night from a wonderful trip to Disneyland. It know it’s a cliche… but it truly was a magical trip. The crowds were relatively light, the weather was unseasonably cool (perfect in our book) and the…
We're in good company today with V and Co.
I’d like to welcome Vanessa from V and Co. She is incredibly talented… and I never fail to find inspiration when I drop by her blog. You are going to love her tutorial… she takes what is little more than…
I’m all a buzz, Nanette from Freda’s Hive is here
I am so pleased to welcome Nanette from Freda’s Hive to Make it Do. Nanette happens to live in my same town, and though we’ve never met in person, I feel like she is a dear friend. She is also…
Cluck. Cluck. And Sew a Camera Strap
I love Cluck. Cluck. Sew. It’s always one of my favorite blogs to drop in on and find inspiration galore. I’m thrilled to have Allison here today to show us her wonderful tutorial. I wish I had this stylish camera…
Dear Diary, I need a new Messanger Bag…
I’d like to welcome Amy from Diary of a Quilter. Amy is not only very talented and funny, she’s also a good friend. We met through blogging… but luckily for me our friendship has spanned into real life. Amy and…
it’s no biggie in the kitchen
Well, I’m driving to Disneyland as we speak, but lucky for me, some mighty talented ladies have kindly consented to fill in for me while I’m away. And you are all in for a treat. Here to kick start my…