Here’s to the Ladies
“ I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our…
Valentine Bundtlettes
I know it’s a little late. But I wanted to show these fun Valentine Bundtlettes. They make a sweet and thoughtful gift. And they are actually super fast and easy. I’ve made them before. But when I found these darling…
Valentine Doings
Here’s a bit of what we’ve been up to around our house. A little Bird House for Emma’s Valentines. We made it out of an old box. Emma painted and punched and glued to her heart’s content. And a tree…
A Gift He’ll Love
Do you struggle to find the perfect gift for the men in your life? Well, everybody knows, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. My husband’s grandmother, Eva died several years back at the age of 92. …
Breakfast Love
I love making a special breakfast on Valentine’s Day. And since Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year… there’s actually time to enjoy a leisurely morning. Here’s few easy ideas for showing your love with food this Valentine’s Day…
Giveaway Winner
I loved reading all the entries for this contest… and one thing is for sure. We love our chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate! But we also love thoughtful, handmade gifts and cards…. Both are my favorites as well. I’m…
Sharon’s Valentine Caramels
Don’t you love when the door bell rings and it’s a friend on the doorstep with treats? Yesterday, as I was busy cooking a dinner for the teachers at our school, my door bell rang. And much to my delight…
Make it Do- Valentine Hair Clips
Last week, when I was fiddling with making my Pom Poms and Hearts Brooch, I made some fabric covered buttons. I wanted to incorporate them into the brooch. But after fiddling, I decided they didn’t work. I had to find…
Short Winter
So the groundhog saw his shadow this morning. And we’re all a buzz about it at our house. No, there are no groans… they are all downright happy. They want to go snowshoeing again, and skiing. They want to build…
Valentine Giveaway!
Just in time for Valentine’s Day… and because love is in the air… Make it Do is giving away a beautiful Pink Chandelier necklace…. This gorgeous necklace has not one or two… but four charms. Each of the charms comes…
Pom Poms and Hearts
Earlier in the week, I showed the Girly Skirts I made for my girls. But I wanted to add a little extra something sweet to the outfits for Valentine’s Day. Then I had an idea at 2:00 am that seemed…
Unstopping a Clogged Drain- Naturally
The drain in the kid’s bathroom has been slow the last few weeks. I wanted to find a solution to unclog the drain that didn’t include calling a plumber- too expensive. And didn’t include Drano- too toxic. I did a…