Accidentally Stolen Refrigerator

So… when we moved from Idaho to Nevada we weren’t able to sell our house in Idaho. We ended up renting it with a property management company. We want to sell the house because we’ve lost a lot of money in renting it. We chose not to renew the lease with the tenants, and they … Continue reading Accidentally Stolen Refrigerator

Kids Sewing Project – Pajama Pants

We joined a new co-op and my daughter’s class of 10-12 year olds was having a movie pajama party. She really wanted to make her new pajama pants to wear to the party, so I moved the pajama pants sewing project up on the priority list. Custom heart-shaped pockets were attached to the legs first … Continue reading Kids Sewing Project – Pajama Pants

New Succulent Container

My husband accidentally broke the Dollar Tree houseplant container that was holding this lovely succulent. So, I got to visit a thrift store to find a replacement. Here’s the text from my husband basically insisting that I go thrift shopping! 🤣 I couldn’t be happier with this cute little ceramic pot I found for $2.50, … Continue reading New Succulent Container

Kids Sewing Project – Book Pocket Pillow

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to teach the kids to sew pajama pants. We went fabric shopping and bought flannel fabric and I was getting up my motivation to start on them… coincidentally, at that very moment, my friend Esther posted a photo of pillows that her kiddos had sewn. Sing Like Wildflowers … Continue reading Kids Sewing Project – Book Pocket Pillow

Handmade Mini Felt Doll

My 11-year-old daughter has been enjoying hand sewing with felt. The other day, I took the boys for haircuts and she crafted this little cutie while she was home “alone” (with her dad working in his home office). The doll has several outfits and accessories like hair ties, a handbag, a jump rope, and a … Continue reading Handmade Mini Felt Doll