Our family loves to hit the road and go exploring across the United States in search of something amazing. I am personally at 46 states and the rest of the family is building their state list quickly. The kids have been to 40+ states so far and we’re working to add new states to their…
I love working with infusible ink. There is something so satisfying about creating something with the intense color sheets and seeing the crafty creations come to life. A few weeks ago a friend of mine asked if there was any way to make bookmarks with the infusible ink patterns so I went to Amazon and…
Have you ever wanted to make a super easy baby quilt but didn’t know where to start? With some basic sewing skills and less than $30.00 you can create a baby quilt that will last a lifetime. This post includes affiliate links. Easy $30.00 Baby Quilt When my ‘baby’ turned 13, I finally had time…
Are you looking for a few ideas to help you get through the last few months of winter? Right now is the time that most of us start going just a little bit crazy. Many of us have had some pretty snow days and now we’re dreaming about warmer weather and spring planting season. If…
When it’s cold outside, it’s time for the beanie hats to come out of storage. Have you been wearing the same toboggan for as long as you can remember? Maybe it’s time to get a new beanie! Whether you want to crochet your own hat or celebrate your love for classic Snoopy characters, there’s a…
Have you ever needed a firestarter and didn’t have anything on hand? A few years ago I figured out a simple project that helps make our life a little warmer. I created some simple fire starter tubes for our wood burning stove that we have in our out-building. These lint firestarters are a simple project…
I love drinking cranberry juice but hate paying full price for store-bought juice that has extra sugar. I have made homemade cranberry juice in the past by extracting the juice and then canning it but I wanted to try to can it a little easier way. You simply add the cranberries, sugar, and water and…
Our family has traveled thousands of miles in our minivan, so we know a thing or two about being prepared for emergencies on the road. We have had relatively good luck, but we still ensure that anytime we leave the house we have a few basic things in the back just in case of emergency….