“Making it Do” means looking at everything differently. Instead of just throwing something into the recycling bin or the garbage, I ask myself… Could this be used for something else? I am amazed how often the answer is YES when…
This really made my day and I thought I would pass it along….
After a day at the zoo, what’s better than going out for pizza and a movie? It might be making really delicious pizza at home, renting a great movie for a $1 at Redbox… and popping popcorn topped with fresh-grated…
It’s Spring Break this week and my kids wish we were going to Disneyland. But, with the scary Economy, we just couldn’t splurge on a vacation. My goal: Make it Do and create a memorable vacation at home. It’s just…
Are you looking for an Easter Brunch menu that won’t break the bank? (But still look like you splurged.) A ham on Easter is the traditional choice. But they can be expensive, especially if you are like me, and like…
When I was a kid, my Easter basket was filled with Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, Peeps, and plastic eggs filled with jelly beans that we found on our Easter Egg Hunt. There might have been a small toy or two,…
After making several quilts using polka dot fabrics, my Mom had some great scraps. So we got together yesterday to “Use Them Up.” The fabrics were mostly small pieces, so we had to be creative. The end result was this…
Lily and Emma have been talking about Brookie’s ugly doll for weeks… “Brookie shared her ugly doll with me on the bus. Will you help me make an ugly doll like Brookie?” Brooke is our darling 8 year old neighbor. …
Just to get you in the mood for Easter, take a look at “Rabbits Prefer Chocolate.” Quilt designed by Since it has been snowing and cold here I need something to help me think it’s Spring. This week I…
I really love children’s books. I had a collection of them even before I had children. While going to school at the University of Utah, I worked at the most delightful children’s book store in Salt Lake City called “The…
Last night’s dinner was Marinated Grilled Chicken, Roasted Finger Potatoes, and Roasted Asparagus with Pinenuts. It was delicious. Lucky for me we had both potatoes and asparagus left over. Just what I needed for a fast and hearty breakfast Frittata. …
Are you ready for a great hoedown? Here’s a fun birthday party for a little boy. Cuz what boy doesn’t love cowboys? It all starts with the invitations. Here’s how I made the “Wanted” invitations above. Dress your little cowboy…