Idyllic living in Sauvie Island

My daughter's class took a field trip to Sauvie Island yesterday, and I was one of the chaperones.  Located just ten miles out of town, ...

A crazy day that yielded painted bathrooms, bath cabinets and a deep appreciation for friendships.

With 4 kids plus the one I babysit 3 days a week it can be tricky at best to get some time to complete home projects.  So my WONDERFUL frien...

A Tidbit from The No-Cry Picky Eater Solution by Elizabeth Pantley

A full review of this book will be coming soon but for now, a little bit.... Your attitude about food is critical to your child's devel...

The torturer and the tortured! HILARIOUS!

This is not a picture of any literal child at my house.  It is a hilarious photo I found on Pinterest.. .  However if the baby on the left w...

Tutorial Tuesday- create your own logo, and use it to make sew in labels!

You guys probably remember that I just posted  a tutorial on how to print on fabric  .  I was trying it out myself and figured out a GREAT w...

New work, "Wanderlust"

Wanderlust , my latest mixed media painting on 18 x 24 in. wood panel work in progress After a six week painting hiatus, I'm back at it ...

More on homeschool with new links!

I have heard from several friends on facebook lately looking into homeschool and looking for a good curriculum as well as free or cheap idea...

Best audio stories ever FREE Listen online!

When I was a kid I used to listen to these Bible stories that were SO funny called "The Greatest Stories Ever Told" . They are tol...

My Very Own Name - Personalized Book - Great Gift Idea

Stars: **** from I See Me Summary: A personalized book that has animals spelling out your child's name. An animal brings each letter unt...

Hair, Hair and more Hair ideas!

I was perusing pinterest yesterday  like I usually do when I get a few minutes and saw this great hairdo  and I knew I had to share it with ...

Art installation for Prana

Sketching out the mural design on my chalkboard wall. The yoga apparel line, Prana , is opening a new store in Portland, and they have aske...

Have fun with your hubby!

Sorry it has been a while Since I posted.  I had a crazy week and the weekend was spent with my hubby celebrating our 13 year anniversary! W...

How to PRINT on fabric with your inkjet printer!

This time of year there are a million and one reasons to craft...gifts, decor, etc.. So I wanted to share some fun tutorials on printing on ...

I swoon for Pendleton

I've been focused on a big client project (will tell soon) since returning from Ireland.  Yesterday, I needed a little break, so I heade...