Bunny Bait
I love inspiration. While looking through my inbox I saw this cute Easter project and thought I would share it with you and give you this free download PDF label I made. Bake at 350 is simply amazing and so is this bunny bait! Here …
Author: Jess
Homemade Therapy Putty
It’s called a lot of things, goo, goop, silly putty, therapy putty. But no matter what you call it, it’s super easy to make and lots of fun to play with. Purchasing therapy putty can be expensive, but, with a little time and effort, you …
Yurts so Good
We were looking forward to Yurting for awhile now. Little man kept asking, “are we going camping today”? We marked it on the calendar so he could keep track and Friday came before we knew it. We made a mad rush to get everything packed …
$50,000 bank acount
Drove up the the teller today and saw that someone forgot to take their receipt. The customer was long gone and curiosity got the best of me…I looked at the balance. $51,000 in checking. I wonder how much the person has in savings? I can’t …
Frugal Living, Saving the DIY Way
Sometimes I think it’s a struggle but for all the things we have “given up” I know we’ve gained lots more. I feel thankful I’ve been able to be with my kids full-time while they grow. My life is simple yet so very rewarding. Living …
Singing in the Rain, Survive the Rain
Kids, I love um! How they find such joy in simple things in life. When we were a bit depressed that Spring Break was getting rained out, we saved the day and broke out umbrellas. How my kiddos loved dancing, singing and twirling around outdoors. …
Peas if you Please, a Simple Veggie Trellis
Ah, spring is here! Can you see it past all of this rain? Time to start getting the garden ready. I’ve been a busy gal pulling mint, crab grass, and crazy strawberries that have run amok. Never again will I plant mint unless in containers. …
Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts and Preschool St. Patty’s Party and a Bad Momma
This is my day so far… “Hurry up so you won’t be late for school”, I tell my kiddos as they hop out of the car. I watch my 5 and 8 year olds rush down the sidewalk toward the school. Great, I’ll still have …
Giveaway- Fortune Shaker Necklace and Blog Party
When I was asked if I could participate in the Lex’s blog party I looked to my snazzy Fortune Shaker Necklace for guidance. My fortune read “Now is the Time”. I love a little creative motivation, don’t you? Not only have I decided to be …
A Creative Walk
My assignment for myself…while walking to pick up my daughter from school, I’ll take a picture of everything that I find beautiful. I’ll stop to examine the sky and the ground and really look at my surroundings rather than rushing by. It was a lovely …
Perfectly Primer Alphabet Necklaces
Finished a new style of necklace today. Check out these funky hinged beauties. Inspired by my son’s Kindergarten class, these perfectly primer alphabet necklaces are a hoot to wear and play with. You choose the letter and the soldering style (straight up modern or zig …
Made it in my First Magazine, Artisan Jewelry made in Salem
I get a call from Marion Barnes, the editor for Willamette Woman. After seeing the fabulous article by Cindy Ulshafer, South Salem Today–Statesman Journal, she asks if I’d like to be featured in Willamette Woman. Oh no, my stomach fills with butterflies and I feel …
School Auction, 2nd Grade Class Artwork
I’ve been up to my elbows in projects, not that I’m complaining! The McKinley School auction is this Friday (eek… tomorrow!) and I’m finishing up some last minute details for the second grade class artwork that will be auctioned off. Remember this project for the …