September Love
“By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer.” Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885 Oh September! You are one of my favorite months of…
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Teton Adventure
We just got home from a wonderful trip to the Tetons. We got super lucky and scored a campsite at the lovely Jenny Lake Campground. Our site was wonderful, large and secluded with wildflowers all around and shade to be…
Happy 4th of July
To all my American Friends, I hope your Fourth of July is a blast! We’re off bright and early for the parade and a most delicious breakfast. It’s the perfect way to start the day. I shared this quote before,…
Mother’s Day Wrap Up
Yesterdays Mother’s Day was so lovely. I was thoroughly spoiled. The only thing I wanted/hoped for and it was a TALL order: a clean car. When my kids asked me what I wanted I said “My car cleaned and for…
Mini Bundt Cakes for Teacher Appreciation Week
A few weeks ago I did a guest post over at Skip to My Lou. Since it’s officially Teacher Appreciation week, I thought it would be fun to publish it here on Make it Do just for you. Teacher Appreciation…
Happy Easter and Happy Earth Day
Have you seen this sweet little idea over at One Charming Party? We’re making these for our Easter celebration on Sunday. I’m going to try the Sprinkles Strawberry Cupcake Recipe found on Martha Stewart for them. I think the recipe…
Foolish Tricks
Do you like April Fool’s Day? Or hate it? It’s always a dangerous holiday around my mother-in-law. She is famous for her pranks… both big and small. Here’s a few of her classics over the years: One year she replaced…
Two Years and Counting
This past weekend was the Two Year Anniversary of Make it Do. Wow. That’s just about all I can say about it. Wow. I can hardly believe it’s been two whole years. How time flies when you’re having fun! Having…
Printable St. Patrick’s Day Card
Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, my dear friend gives each of my children a card with a $2 bill. The tradition began when she was a child, when her own neighbor gave her a $2 bill each year on…
Bye Baby Bunting
I’m in the process of planning a little birthday party for my girls. It’s going to be a 1930’s American Girl party. My sewing machine is going to get workout this time. The first project is all made from scraps. …
Bee Mine- Valentine Card Template
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we’ve been busy as bees creating Valentine gifts for friends and family. What sweeter gift to give than a little bit of honey? It makes a perfect gift for a teacher or…
My One Little Word – 2011
It’s the New Year and that means I’ve been thinking about my one little word. Two years ago, I was inspired by Ali Edwards to choose “One Little Word” for the New Year instead of writing a long list of…