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Rustic farmhouse styling is not only practical but it’s also stylish and cozy. It brings a warm, natural and lived-in feel to any space. The beauty of the rustic style is that you can incorporate different textures, finishes and materials … Read More...
If you’re a crochet enthusiast who loves to shop at farmers markets or grocery stores, you know the importance of a good market tote bag. Not only do they make carrying your purchases easier, but they’re also eco-friendly and stylish.… Read More...
These playdough activities are a great way to teach new skills whilst being play-based learning. Play-based learning appeals to children’s natural curiosity to play and discover. Playdough
is a great medium as it has tactile properties that can help stimulate … Read More...
You gotta love banana bread.
No, seriously. I’ve never met a person in my entire life who doesn’t like banana bread. It’s comforting, delicious, and best of all, easy to make.
I’ll be honest, I’ve always thought that it was … Read More...
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the warm weather, longer days, and outdoor fun. But why limit the excitement and joy of summer to just the outdoors? You can bring a touch of summer into your … Read More...
When summer hits, nothing sounds better than a cold, creamy bowl of ice cream—but if you’re following a low-carb or keto lifestyle, store-bought options can be disappointing. They’re often packed with hidden sugars, unnecessary fillers, or ingredients that don’t quite … Read More...
I believe that the success of a sewing project lies not just in purchasing the right fabric and accessories. The way the fabric is cared for before the start of the project also has a profound influence on the result … Read More...
Patriotic holidays call for celebration! With July 4th just around the corner, we’re already starting to think of ways to celebrate with the kids. Crafts are a great way to celebrate any patriotic holiday without having to make your house … Read More...
When you think of hand embroidery, the first person to pop into your head might be your grandmother. While hand embroidery might sound like an old-fashioned hobby or even a lost art, it can be a fantastic sewing skill to … Read More...
All of these crochet patterns are centered around cherries, as you may have guessed. As a teenager, I had a fondness for cherry prints, and now that I’m in my 40s and searching for new hobbies and interests, I thought … Read More...
So Mexican street corn is trending right now, I don’t know why but it tends to be a seasonal thing, personally, I like corn all year round.
There have been lots of feisty discussions in our household as to the … Read More...
Who doesn’t love a good Guacamole? I have to admit I like it on way more things than I should, I mean taco’s okay that is a given but I love my Guacamole with Eggs and bacon for breakfast, on … Read More...
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a bestselling American children’s book written by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert, and published by Simon & Schuster in 1989. It teaches children to read and not to give up … Read More...
Back to School is bittersweet, the bitterness is all in getting ready and organized. Suddenly you have 100 things to do and 1000 of them to remember and each child’s level is different. This back to school roundup is full … Read More...
Are you a fan of hooded pullovers? Do you love the cozy feel of a hooded jumper, perfect for walks in the chilly weather or lounging around the house? Look no further than this roundup of 25 ladies hooded pullover … Read More...
If you’re looking to add a cozy and stylish touch to your home, consider creating your own ottoman with one of these home decor patterns. An ottoman, also known as a pouf, pouffe, or puff, is a versatile piece of … Read More...
As Spring turns to Summer my kids and I like to watch the transformation of caterpillars to butterflies!
Of course this always presents a craft opportunity and during Spring we make a Pom Pom caterpillar before progressing onto my large… Read More... 
These baby booties are all adorable but I have to say the Frog one is my favourite with its big eyes. These fun slipper booties make wonderful handmade gifts for newborns. Small themed slippers are perfect little sellers on craft … Read More...
This roundup of kids crafts is all about handprints and paint. Art is important for young children but we tend to think that ART is for adults and Uni students. Art is important in allowing children to express themselves and … Read More...
I really hate having to use the word plus size, but it is what it is and when searching for patterns, I know this is what our readers are using to search, “plus-size”.
We get so many requests for patterns … Read More...