• Create - DIY

    Make Your Own Fabric (Paper) Towels

    Last year, after being sent a photo of some fabric paper towels by a friend, we decided to make some of our own to give away as gifts to family and friends!  Not only were they a hit with everyone who received them, but we made some for ourselves and…

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    Handmade

    The first weekend of every August for the past 41 years, the non-profit I work for has hosted an Arts & Crafts Show on the Plaza as a major fundraiser to support the programs we implement with girls ages 5-18.  It is a very busy, extremely exhausting weekend, and it…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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,…

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    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 exchange Please join in the fun by jumping over to Insert Metaphor and signing up for the 2012 Craft Exchange before Tuesday,…

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    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…

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    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…