I have been trying off and on to learn how to knit for the past 20 years. Ok, so it’s been more off than on, but on multiple occasions, I’ve sat down to learn and but felt like I had two left hands. My mom is an excellent knitter – and I think the last […]
Review – Kumon Workbooks
I was familiar with the Kumon name because we have a very busy Kumon learning center not far from our home. But it wasn’t until I read this review on Mommy Life about the Kumon workbooks, that I decided to hunt some down. While doing a little Christmas shopping, I came across some notebook sized […]
Little Miss List
The other day Little Miss Sunshine came to me with a little notebook and a pen and asked me, “Mama, can you please help me make a list?” “Ok, sweetie, what kind of list are we making?” “Things we need to do today!” I chuckled. Oh the little sponge. I’m a crazy list maker. I […]
Save Handmade!!
During a phone conversation with my Mom the other day, she sadly told me that the charitable organization she works with that provides handmade baby items to area hospitals is temporarily shutting down. WHY??? was my astonished response. This particular organization is doing such an incredible work providing needed items for so many families with […]
DIY Saturday – Clothespin Magnets
Ever since Christmas, every time I opened my refrigerator door, one or two of the many beautiful Christmas photo cards we received in the mail fell off the fridge. It was becoming apparent that I needed more magnets. So when I saw this tutorial, I pulled out my scrap paper and went to town with […]
The kindness of strangers
Sometimes it’s too easy to get caught up in the busyness of being and going and doing and we end up missing the small acts of loving kindness that are offered to us. There’s an older gentleman who works at the supermarket near us. I think his job is maintaining the outside of the store. […]