It’s another rainy day. 48 degrees, drizzle, and gray skies are a dangerous combination for an energetic two-year-old who doesn’t understand why the playground isn’t an option. So, I decided it was the perfect opportunity for One Artsy Mama to pull out the craft supplies and make the most of a wet Wednesday. We usually…
Macaroni and Marshmallows
Macaroni: First of all, I have to say I’m so excited! Our local chapter of Macaroni Kid just featured this blog in their weekly newsletter. Specifically, they used the Green Grocer idea in honor of Earth Day, which is coming up on April 22. If you’ve never heard of Macaroni Kid, it’s a great organization that provides…
Blessings and Blankets
Often, one of the best things about making something is the joy of sharing it with another person. Admittedly, there are plenty of things I keep for myself, like the photo plaque I made last week, but more often than not, I like to give things away to bring a smile to someone else. If…
Ten Reasons to Smile
Today has been one of those days. You know. The kind where I want to rewind and start again. For some reason, up to this point we haven’t had a lot of discipline issues with Noah; he’s generally a really sweet, well-behaved child. Who was nowhere to be found this morning. He was as squirrely…
Facelift!
I’m so excited! If you’ve visited here before, you’ll notice that there are some visible changes…hopefully for the better. My grandmother came over today to have lunch with us and play with Noah, which meant that I ended up with about three hours of “me-time.” Three hours! Just for me! I wasn’t quite sure what…
It Takes Two
I love creating things. And I love watching my son do the same. So it makes perfect sense that some of my very favorite projects happen when we come together and work on them as a team. Our latest joint endeavor was this hand-painted wooden sign. You may remember that Noah’s favorite “toy” lately isn’t…
