Love this picture, with the huge bag of Easter candy. :D I had no idea how emotional this post would be for me, until I sat down to write it. I miss my friend. That being said, I am really happy to share this post with you! Shenai was a dear friend of mine, who found her way up to Heaven in August 2010. She will forever live in the hearts of everyone whose life she touched. These quilts are pieced together with Shenai's clothing. I wanted her kiddos to have something that belonged to her. Something that they could curl up with and feel close to "Mommy", anytime that they want. … [Read more...]

I love the idea of making homemade Valentines for my kids to pass out at school. I also do not have a creative bone in my body. So I did a little bit of looking online and there are so many creative ideas out there - that don't involve a lot of time, supplies and money. I have outlined a few of my favorites here and hopefully this will inspire you to get creative and think outside the box. Literally. Outside of those little pre-made boxes of cards. ;) My children's school does not allow outside treats, due to common allergies, so I will include a few that don't involve candy. (Which is fine with me, since I think that kids get too much candy on Valentine's Day!). This is a super … [Read more...]