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Post by Contributing Writer, Beth The weather outside has been dreadfully cold where I live on the Canadian prairies. All this past week there has been a severe cold front hovering over the prairies, and it has been approximately minus forty (and worse) for about 5 days straight. Needless to say, we’ve been fairly housebound Continue reading 56 Inspirations for Housebound Days   The “nesting” projects continue, as I finally put curtains up in our front room recently. It is mostly our children’s playroom, but also doubles as our family “hideaway”/living room when the rest of the house is full of guests. This mysterious green-hued paint seems to change with the seasonal lighting of the surrounding windows. (It’s Mythic’s “Aged Continue reading Burlap & Branches: A Woodland Playroom Post by Contributing Writer, Emily We’ve all become accustomed to bringing along our big grocery bags when we go shopping. It’s a great habit that slowly but surely has an impact on the waste we produce as food consumers! Today we’ll take that reusable bag habit a step further and create small bags with built-in Continue reading Homemade Bulk Shopping Bags – Tutorial & Giveaway Our littlest kitchen helper now has his very own apron! He was so pleased with it. During these past weeks of holiday baking, he has loved being right at my side, helping to pour and mix ingredients. (And has many of the kitchen utensil items’ names memorized, labeling the ladle, spatula, pastry brush, and more!) The neck Continue reading A Little Chef’s Apron or Art Smock This week has been full of sewing & woodworking projects in our home, as we have worked on making Christmas gifts. I’ll be finishing up some baking today for our Christmas meals. I hope you’re having a restful Christmas Eve! Here are some of my favorite links of the week: {Food} Pumpkin Pie in the Pumpkin @ Babble’s Continue reading Weekend Inspiration {12.24} Join me over at Passionate Homemaking today, where I’m sharing ideas to get children in on the fun of preparing Christmas gifts! Little ones love the joy of giving (as well as “helping make something”), and especially enjoy intentional moments together as a family. Check out my list of some of our family’s favorite gifts to make Continue reading DIY Gifts for Little Hands: A Homemade Family Christmas Post by Contributing Writer, Katie With Christmas just around the corner, it’s easy to get caught up in the need to get “that right gift” for everyone on your list. Malls are swarming with people; it can be a bit crazy just trying to get out. These past few years I’ve started making more of my Continue reading 8 Simple Homemade Christmas Gifts Post by Contributing Writer, Emily This last week we entered into the season of Advent, preparing and waiting for Christmas and the birth of Christ. We anticipate the joyfulness of the season through a multitude of traditions and activities. As a child, I remember counting down the days until Christmas. My sisters and I would relish Continue reading Counting Down to Christmas photo credit Post by Contributing Writer, Holly Practical gifts, gifts that someone can actually use, are GREAT finds. Figuring out what those gifts are, though, can feel like you’re looking for the needle in the haystack. I tried to come up with some non-traditional ideas for Christmas gift jars. Hopefully these ideas will help. These Continue reading Non-Traditional Christmas Gift Jars Post by Contributing Writer, Lydia Here in Michigan, things are getting pretty chilly. We can usually count on it being “coat season” from late October through early May, so it is important to make sure that all children and babies are properly outfitted for the weather. I must admit, although I am not very fond Continue reading For the Love of Wool |
 
 
 
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