Between unexpected visits to the doctor and an attempt at potty training we've been pretty busy around here. I finally got some down time to start on Valentine cards. My son is completely obsessed with trains so of course I had to make him a train themed card. I found this sweet train in the … [Read more...]
DIY Personalized Pencils
When you're a kid everything is more fun when it's personalized. Unless your name is something unusual like Analisa. Want that super cool personalized license plate for your bike? Good luck finding that on the rack! I'd have to settle for things that said "Anna" and pretend like it was the same. It … [Read more...]
Infinity Scarf Tutorial
I was trying to think of something fun to sew my sister for Valentine's Day. When I took a look through my fabric stash for inspiration, I found just what I needed. This fun polka dot fabric needed to be made into an infinity scarf for her. It was colorful and cute, just like my sister! The infinity … [Read more...]
Monkey See, Monkey Do
When my brother and I were younger, my mom liked to remind us that she had eyes in the back of her head. With the way she knew what was going on all the time, we almost believed her. Thinking back on that now it makes me laugh. Now that I'm a mom I too feel like I have eyes in the back of my head. … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Wreath
Remember the Michaels grab bags I posted about here? The wreath was pretty, but not really my style. Plus, I need something practical I can use more than once a year. So I gave the wreath new life by turning it into Valentine's Day decor. I started by pulling off all the pieces on the … [Read more...]
Easy Spinach Tortellini Soup
Sometimes I just need a quick dinner. This is so easy to throw together and tastes great. As listed it makes two bowls full of soup, but you could easily double or triple the recipe. Easy Spinach Tortellini Soup 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup water 1 1/2 cup refrigerated tortellini 1 1/4 … [Read more...]