4th of July Headband Crown
What better way to dress up for the 4th of July than with a little sparkly headband crown? Make one for your little girls… or let them decorate their own… either way this a quick and easy project. To complete…
“Babushka” Tutorial
Emma and Lily have worn their babushkas everyday since I made them last week. They are fun and practical… and apparently quite comfortable… since they won’t take them off. Here’s how to make one (or 2 or 3): This tutorial…
Is it a Babushka?
Update: I’ll be posting the Babushka Tutorial late Monday afternoon for those who are interested. I’m off to Cub Scout Camp at the crack of dawn this morning… and will be putting up the tutorial when I get home. Wish…
Our favorite way to eat Crepes…
The boys went out to shoot trap with their buddies last night. Since it was just us girls hanging out at home, I made a special dessert that the three of us love. Crepes are one of our favorite treats,…
Checkers Picnic Quilt in Progress
Last week I continued quilting lessons with my mom by working on a new checker board quilt. We wanted to make a picnic quilt that was whimsical and easy. The idea of a checker board just seemed too fun. But…
Do you play croquet?
Queen of Hearts: Curtsy while you’re thinking. It saves time. Alice: [curtsying] Yes, Your Majesty, but I just wanted to ask you… Queen of Hearts: I’ll ask the questions! Do you play croquet? Alice: Why, yes, Your Majesty. Queen of…
Welcome summer
Welcome summer. I’m glad you’re here on this lovely day. The flowers in my back garden know it’s summer. June has got to be one of the loveliest months of the year. My roses are breathtaking right now. My Peace…
A few good men…
I am so lucky to have good men and father’s in my life. When I was young and in love, choosing a guy who would be a good father never entered my thoughts. I got so lucky. I married an…
Picnic Basket Part 4: Salad Bowl Cover
The inspiration for this project came from the talented Mayaluna of maya*made. She posted a tutorial on making a picnic bowl cover strap, made out of an old shirt, no less. I loved her tutorial so much, I decided to…
Picnic Basket Part 3: Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Chicken Salad Sandwich is a picnic classic… one that I love. My favorite recipe is not your typical Chicken Salad however… this recipe is lighter and fresher. And of course it’s packed with flavor. Just a word of warning to…
Picnic Basket Part 2: Weighting a Picnic Tablecloth
“Never eat more than you can lift.” -Miss Piggy Very good advice for a picnic Miss Piggy. I’ll try to remember that. But sometimes a little weight at a picnic comes in handy…. like on a breezy day for instance.…
Adventure Race for Africa
I’ll be posting a picnic tutorial later today, but in the meantime, I wanted to let you all know about a wonderful event coming up next month. For those of you who live in Utah or want to visit on…