Have you ever wondered how to make a pop up book like you see in the bookstores? It can be done much easier than you may think. Sure, there are some really fancy pop up books, but kids can have a whole lot of fun with nothing more than some paper, scissors and a little…
Planning to go to LEGO KidsFest this year? We had the opportunity to attend opening night in Louisville, KY and had a fun time! But I know there are some of you with a few questions. Just for you I’ve come up with my list – Know Before You Go LEGO KidsFest! Know before you…
My Mom and Dad recently moved into a new house which means they are landscaping from scratch. There are good lines on the porch and in the yard, but it definitely needs some flowers and accents to turn this yard into a homey garden. My daughter and I headed up there this past weekend with…
Recently I had a family member spend the night in the hospital running some tests and being monitored. That meant that I ended up spending quite a bit of time in a hospital chair just like this. Thankfully, my family member only needed one night in the hospital and everything has calmed down and resumed…
Prejudices against other cultures is not new. Most communities have a sense of wanting to keep like with like and keep out the newcomers who are different. Lone Star Trail tells the story of Jud Morgan and his Texan family soon after becoming a state. The German immigrants are coming in droves to claim new…
If you know me very well, you know that I enjoy quilting, but I have to keep it easy! If the pattern is too complicated, I get sidetracked or overwhelmed. That’s why I love the Stip Quilt pattern. The Strip Quilt is a great pattern for beginners but can be adapted to have many different…
If you make quilts or afghans, chances are you have given many away. You just can’t keep all your quilts and blankets that you make – there’s not enough closet space. Plus, the beautiful thing about a quilt is that it is made to be treasured and loved. It becomes a family heirloom that should…
I have three kids in elementary school which translates to mountains of papers, homework, coloring sheets projects and stuff. If you are a parent, you can understand the problem. During the school year when they bring home their work, I look at each paper and then stack it on a particular shelf in their own…
A few years ago, we were driving toward Knoxville, TN and saw a sign for the American Museum of Science and Energy. We decided to stop and take a tour. It was such a unique visit that we went back again a few years later when the kids were a bit older. My friend Amy…