A few months back I talked about the paleo diet and shared my recipe for these delicious bars, which we make all the time. But a lot of paleo desserts aren’t sweet enough, or taste too much like coconut. That is why I my heart skipped a beat when I took my first bite of these…
Martha’s Vineyard {family holiday}
This summer we explored the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard. Lying just 6 miles off the southern coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, The Vineyard was once inhabited by the Wompanoag tribe and is now known for it’s gorgeous beaches, laid back style, and occasional vacationing president. Here are photos of some of our favorite spots…
A Pep Talk for My Friend
I wasn’t going to post anything today. It’s August, the kids are home, and I want to spend my last few precious days doing summer-y things. But my friend is in need of a pep talk. She is making a big change and is having the normal second thoughts. This is for you, my friend!…
Marbleized Paper Quilt
Today’s Art Bar Monday post on Small for Big is a simple and very cool marbleizing project. We made this quilt in just an afternoon out in the yard. The marbleizing kit is inexpensive and the results are just about fail proof! Please click over to Mari’s blog for all of the details. Happy Monday!…
Crayon Holder {pencils, too}
Don’t these look so professional? Believe me when I tell you that they were really simple to make. I promise! As long as you can drill, you can make these crayon holders. Supplies: ~ Wood slices. I got mine from Etsy. They are maple slices, 2.75” in diameter and an inch thick. ~ Drill. I…
Sisters + Love This {one}
I’ve been thinking lately about all that interests me…and would you be interested, too? Whether books, articles, quotes, apps, blogs, artists, or places, I am constantly reading and looking for inspiration. I’ve decided to start a new series, Love This. Here are a few things that have caught my attention this month: Love This {one}…
Bird Paintings
Today on Art Bar monday over at Small for Big I am sharing these DIY bird paintings, free printables and all! This was originally a kid craft, but things didn’t go so well. I ended up creating the bird coloring pages for grown-up kids (that would be us). I hope you will try them and…
Paper Robots
We recently went on a lovely little summer holiday. (I hope to share some of my photos with you as soon as I can narrow them down!) We always bring some arts + crafts with us when traveling. I usually throw some supplies in an art bag, along with some ideas scribbled on a piece…
The Super Swing
About 40 feet up in the trees hangs our super swing. When we first tossed that rope around the oak branch it was 13 years ago, and we attached a baby swing. The kids spent years in that swing. Some liked to go high, others were scared. Eventually they all outgrew the baby swing, and…
Kid Postcards {from their art}
My son loves to draw. He has sketchbooks by his bed and draws at night. Whatever pops into his head, he puts it down on paper: a clock, the sun, a pencil, a hockey puck, sports logos, lots of penguins. I love this about him. But the sad part is, he thinks he’s bad at…
