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Summer sandbox

We’ve been talking about getting/building kidlet a sandbox for a few weeks now (we do a LOT of talking about projects in this house), but lo! And behold! We did it! A sandbox for kidlet! (We repurposed a raised garden … Continue reading

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Salt dough is NOT for eating.

But it makes lovely hand prints!   Smooshed and ready to bake.   Baked, painted, and drying.   Hanging on the tree. Sometimes I marvel at how perfectly little he is…   Recipe: 1/2 cup salt 1 cup flour 1/2 … Continue reading

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Holiday crafts

I bought a bunch of craft felt a few weeks ago thinking I would make some ornaments for the tree. I had grand plans to cut trees, and gingerbread, and stars, and painstakingly embellish each one with hand embroidered details… … Continue reading

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More crafts! With kids edition.

So, crafts with kids are apparently de rigueur, and since I have a surprisingly compliant kid, I thought I’d jump in this Thanksgiving with the ubiquitous hand and footprint turkey. The kid’s dad held his hand while I traced quickly … Continue reading

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Zee quilt – it is DONE!

It took me 10 days longer than I hoped it would, but the quilt is completed! It’s in the wash, about to go into the dryer, so it can get Fed Ex’ed tomorrow. Phew! Her birthday was the 15th, so it’ll … Continue reading

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