So, it's Monday morning, and here's the latest news: My son is spending his very first day in nursery school. I'm trying not to worry...or cry. My daughter was dressed and ready to leave for school (with lunch packed) by 7:15 a.m. They had both eaten a REAL breakfast (eggs, sausage and toast?) before they left. Clearly, I'm not in charge around here anymore. My husband has taken over, ...
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Tuesday’s Tip: Easy Trick for Turning Fabric Tubes!
I can't believe it has taken me this long to stumble upon such a helpful trick! I mean, when it came time to make purse straps or whatever, I would do almost anything to avoid having to turn a fabric tube inside out...including using twice the fabric called for so I could just fold things over and sew them down. No more! Thanks to Pinterest and a tutorial I found there, I have the perfect ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Baby Gifts
Y'all...I am so NOT a sewer. Look closely at almost anything I make, and you'll see what I mean. But, I do like to try. Recently, I wanted to make a couple of gifts for a baby shower to which I was invited, and in my mind, I knew exactly what. I just had no idea how to do it. You see, when I was expecting my oldest, I was given the most precious pink hooded towel you have ever seen. I ...
Notes from Nana: WAITING FOR SPRING: Read Poetry?
White blossoms bloomed on our pear tree just before the last freeze. Today is cloudy, cool and gray but the lovely white bridal wreath and spirea are blooming like delicate white lace. Both are beautiful but don’t ask me which is which! The yellow daffodils are gorgeous all over our yard, pasture, and throughout Mississippi countryside. Spring? Late February and early March a lovely time ...