I had a (big) birthday the other day and it made me reflect a bit. Getting older definitely has it's frustrations, but I find that getting older also means being in tune with who we are and what we like. We're more comfortable in our own (wrinkled) skin and less afraid to be ourselves. So today I'm sharing a few of my favorite things. … [Read more...]
how to make a tassel and beaded bookmark
The school year may be over, but summer reading is on! And I created these fun, colorful bookmarks that are perfect for all those books that we - and the kids - will be reading. They're also a great craft that kids can do to keep busy on these long summer days. How to make a tassel and beaded bookmark Tassels are everywhere – necklaces, … [Read more...]
how to revise a bookshelf with distressed wood
When I write a post and do a project I like to share what I’ve done in the hopes of empowering or inspiring others to try a similar project. Or to look at things differently and try to create something that’s purposeful and/or meaningful. Hopefully you’ll see that in this project. You may not need or want to do this exact DIY, but I hope … [Read more...]
a great read | Tuesdays with Morrie
First, I have to confess - I'm not not an avid reader. I wish I was. I hear myself tell my kids how important it is to read and even give them reading logs, etc. But I'm just not a great reader. My mom and sister are - they exchange books with each other all the time. My dad was a high school english & history teacher. I should have … [Read more...]
