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There’s Something in the Water

There’s Something in the Water

I think there must've been something in the water last winter because there are a lot of babies being born these days!  In addition to our own Little One joining us in October, two of our close friends and many of our acquaintances have either recently given birth or are getting ready to!Needless to say, new babies mean new blankets…
July 23, 2013
Catch Up

Catch Up

I've been kind of out-of-sorts for a couple of weeks now.  Full-on sick (kidney infection first, then the flu), as have Tool Lady and Fish Girl (just the flu for them...horrible, no good, very bad, long lasting flu). It's hard to focus on anything when your body hurts and you can't breathe.  We're doing better now, though still on the…
February 17, 2013
Coupon Codes and Such

Coupon Codes and Such

Welp, with Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to dive head on into prepping for the holidays!  I know I'm a little concerned about the lack of time between now and the official gift giving...How are you feeling?While we are doing our best to DIY as many gifts as possible, there are only so many hours in each day and, really,…
November 23, 2012
2012 Holiday Craft Exchange

2012 Holiday Craft Exchange

With Elfing Season right around the bend, it's time to get our craft on!Here's a reminder of the super cool ornament I received last year through the exchangePlease join in the fun by jumping over to Insert Metaphor and signing up for the 2012 Craft Exchange before Tuesday, November 20th so Olive can match all of us crafters up and…
November 18, 2012
El Rancho de las Golondrinas

El Rancho de las Golondrinas

BIG (unrelated to garden) NEWS!I am now, as of last Monday, officially a Big Sister through Big Brothers Big Sisters!  :-)Usually when being "matched" with a Little through Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), a Big & Little match is set up by the staff at BBBS using the information obtained in your interviews based on interests and similarities expressed by…
October 1, 2012
The Business of Art

The Business of Art

Art, until about a year ago, was always one of those things that I'd done from time to time for fun.  Not anything I did to earn money or to really put out into the world.  Then, about a year ago, I decided to make a go of it. It's terrifying to work hard to create something beautiful, and then…
September 25, 2012