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Wordless Wednesday: The Bottom Heavy Tree

The ornaments are a little sparse on top, but nice and full on the bottom!


Amy’s Notebook 12.02.09

I like this glitter clutch tutorial- it would make a fantastic holiday gift (@ Happy Together) Using hot glue to keep gingerbread houses together is brilliant (@ The Idea Room) I love this tutorial on how to add an adjustable … Continue reading


Use What You Have: Handmade Advent Calendar

In the years past, we have always had a Christmas Jar of activities. Each day we would randomly draw from a set number of activities and enjoy a holiday activity together as a family. This year, our life with our … Continue reading


MomAdvice Monthly Recap: November ’09

I just want to say a special thank you to each of you for visiting my website and sharing it with your friends, family, and your own readers. We had the highest amount of unique visitors since MomAdvice began five … Continue reading


All Knitted Up: The Republic Hat & Cupcake Hat

Double pointed needles have terrified me ever since I started knitting. About a year ago, I recorded a couple of episodes of Knitty Gritty that went through the in’s and out’s of double pointed needles. I can’t tell you how … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 12.01.09

Photo Credit: The Apron Queen , $39.99 Thanks so much for swinging by for our Apron Full of Giveaways! Each week we share a link list of great contests to enter and share about our own latest giveaways. Today we … Continue reading