I started off 2017 making a promise to myself that I would find time here and there to rediscover my old hobbies because I’ve been craving a creative outlet in my life lately. I just wanted to simply focus on what I loved doing (outside of motherhood) and make time to enjoy those things again….
After reading last year’s One Word this morning, I was a bit intimidated on trying to top that one. But I guess it’s not about trying to top last year’s word…it’s about building onto it. As I continue to evolve…I thought about what challenges and big events I’ll face this year. And the biggest one…
My first paper piecing is complete! And I must admit it feels pretty darn good. There were some moments in the beginning where I made a few mistakes and quickly learned it can be pretty tricky to fix sewing errors on paper templates…and that stitches rip right through the paper template…mean that had to start…
Happy Holidays! Let me start by saying that I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas (or a wonderful Hanukkah too!). We had a smaller Christmas this year as we tried to limit light up/beeping/bulky and just flat out annoying toys, lol! Our goal was to gift things that would encourage the girls to…
Things can get pretty busy around here between my husband’s work hours, Mabel’s school and other activities we have her signed up for, and Millie…well, Millie is just about two so that’s a handful in itself! And because of all of that…I like dinner to be easy and simple! We actually signed up for and…
I’m sharing #LensCrafters in my life as part of a LensCrafters sponsored series for Socialstars™ I’m guilty… Guilty of taking care of everyone in my house and often forgetting about myself…but that’s what mothers frequently do, right? Well, last week I finally decided to put an end to that (well…one step at time) since I…
Paper piecing… It’s been something that I’ve been wanting to try for awhile now but I’ve always been a bit intimidated. Then the other day, I decided it was time to just buy a pattern and go for it. If you’re not familiar with what paper piecing is…it’s basically a technique for sewing really crisp…