children · Crafts · Family

Fear and Loathing of Halloween & The Teal Pumpkin Project

Let's start this off with a tale.....one where a girl never celebrated any holidays growing up, because her parents followed a church that didn't believe in them. Growing up in a world where people took a zealot fervor of never letting children have imaginations, nor pretending anything. As I grew into adulthood I toyed with… Continue reading Fear and Loathing of Halloween & The Teal Pumpkin Project

Book Reviews · children · Crafts

Crafts With My Boys: Paper Crowns

With a week of cool, rainy weather, I finally pulled out a stack of new books sent to us for review. Up first was a fun Pinterst-y project book, The Paper Playhouse: Awesome Art Projects for Kids Using Paper, Boxes, and Books: A fun blend of crafty projects using paper, books, boxes and more, it… Continue reading Crafts With My Boys: Paper Crowns

children · cooking · Dessert · Gluten-Free

Handcrafted Cherry Lemonade Fruit Snacks

I've been working on ways to boost Alistaire's protein intake, but to stay within his allergy needs. While there are a few brands of fruit snacks (the little pouch ones) that he can have, they are not exactly good for him! At least in this I can control his added sugar intake and as well… Continue reading Handcrafted Cherry Lemonade Fruit Snacks