…Mother’s Day is just around the corner and for many, this means a time of scrambling to find a great gift.  Each year, I ask that my children not purchase me gifts, but rather make something.  Handmade and heartfelt gifts

…It’s something about fortune cookies that’s so… mysterious and intriguing. I love seeing them in their little folded up shapes and wondering what the message inside is. And then I eat it, destroying the beauty that used to be that

So I’ve recently taken a liking to pottery. Not just any old pottery though… I’m a picky one! I like unique, high quality, one of a kind functional pottery. That’s how I found Vegetabowls…, a shop filled with bowls

The nurse in me truly loves ANYTHING related to the bod, especially seeing anatomically correct heart stuff. Never have I found a perfect piece of heart jewelry until I found Monster Kookies… on Etsy. The artist, Kimberly, is a master

…                    It’s a little difficult to find a good yarn site with a good selection and at good prices.  Buying yarn online is difficult because unless you’ve already worked with the yarn before you don’t know what to expect.  You can

…Ok so I feel like I should have been born back in the 60s or 70s… afros, hippies, and tie dye! I’ve always loved tie dye… the psychedelic colors and intricate patterns always intrigued me. I did my first tie

…Being an artsy chick, I always try to find new things to use in my art pieces. I’ve been using post-its for a long time, especially whenever I’m in school. Last semester I had them posted all over my wall

…Crayola believes that the creativity and originality of children will lead the way in making the world a greener place.  By using renewable energy, reducing waste and protecting the Rainforests, they are committed to doing their part so kids will

…As a mother with many budding hobbies, I cannot tell you how hard it is for me to keep all of my many pieces and parts in one location.  My children love grabbing things from my hobby desk that do

For …as long as I can remember, I have always wished I were more “crafty.” Granted, I can do some minor crafts, but the things I desire most seem completely unattainable. For example, my daughter’s 1st birthday party. I wanted