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…
Boys can cook Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
I said on Monday that I am really trying to focus on the little things. One of the things I know I will remember in years to come is teaching my kids to sew, garden and cook, of course. While…
Easy Kite Tutorial – How to Make a Kite
A day to fly kites might just be the perfect sort of spring day. This week I am focusing on the little moments. The ones that happen when you stop and smell the flowers. Flying kites is just that kind…
Keep Calm…
This past week I’ve been working lots of fun projects, cooking up a storm and keeping way too busy. So since I don’t have a project I can share today, I will talk about a subject that’s been on my…
3 Minute Strawberry Smoothies
Everyone has a favorite smoothie recipe. Some smoothies are a lot of work, this one is super quick and easy. Now that strawberries are inexpensive and sweet at the grocery store, this is a favorite quick breakfast treat or fast…
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…
Lovely Patterns
Don’t you just love this quilt? It’s called “Lovely Stars.” This pattern, called the Red Cross Quilt, is in homage to Clara Barton and the Red Cross. I’m currently in love with everything 1930’s… which is part of why I…
Sign of Spring
They say timing is everything. This tiny crocus knew what it was doing when it chose to be one of the first flowers of spring. If it bloomed during the summer it would be totally overlooked. But blooming in March,…
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…
Doll Sized Party Hat Template
It’s so easy to make these sweet little doll party hats. All you need is a handy template, patterned scrapbook paper, scissors, glue, a pompom and round elastic cord. These hats are just the right size for a favorite doll……
A Mini Sewing Lesson
My girls have done lots of handwork when it comes to sewing. They’ve made pillows, dolls, stuffed animals and embroideries. But up until recently we haven’t ventured onto the sewing machine. It’s not for lack of interest. They’ve probably asked…
1930’s American Girl Party
My girls celebrated their 1930’s American Girl party a few days ago. According to them, it was the best birthday’s EVER. It was one of my all time favorite birthday parties too. (Do I say that every year?) Well if…