My kid is basically spoiled. Ok, maybe I shouldn't say that; he's more, selectively spoiled. I promise, I'm a mean-ish mom; he doesn't get to eat a lot of sweet snacks, he's never had an apple sauce or fruit juice that didn't also have a butt load of veggies in it, and he doesn't get… Continue reading Caribbean Pirate Hat
Easter is an interesting holiday in our family. Not because we go all out or have lots of plans or anything; actually it's the opposite. Growing up my dad was (and still is) a pastor. In my experience being the Pastor's family meant big church holidays were a little different. Because Easter was a long… Continue reading Easter Bunny Buddy – Free Crochet Pattern
We love to read in this house. We have a huge library in our house of books. Now granted, most of them have less than twenty pages and are filled with pictures, but nonetheless it is a site to see. Chances are you too have a young reader who enjoys picture books, or at least… Continue reading Pete the Cat Costume Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
My husband's family is Scandinavian. At least that is what he thought. His family was known to hail from Friesland and have traces all the way back to the Vikings. Almost everyone in his family is large in stature and personality; totally fitting for Viking descendants. Being his family was 'for sure' Scandinavian we have… Continue reading Scandinavian Gnome – Free Crochet Pattern
Christmas time is officially here! Ok, I am a bit behind; it has been here for a while. But amongst all the crazy running around to see various family and friends to enjoy the holidays I was given a challenge. My son has spotted a crazy cute Christmas tree hat at the store and of… Continue reading Oh Tannenbaum Christmas Tree Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
It is an age old conundrum; anyone who crochets has probably been in the thick of it. You want, maybe even need a new cold weather hat, but making a hat for yourself always gets pushed aside or forgotten amongst all the other projects. Or maybe you just haven't found the right pattern yet? Or… Continue reading Calder Cross Winter Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
There is an odd thing that happens in the early stages of a child's life. They find a particular stuffed toy or blanket and latch on for dear life, never letting go come hell or high water. As a parent, you pray it is something easily replaced or repaired to avoid the hell of your… Continue reading Chunky Penguin Pal Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
At our house, we have always liked to do things DIY if possible; and that lead to taking steps towards self-sustainability. Now, while we live in a modern house with modern convenience in town we still like to take little steps here and there towards being more self reliant. I wouldn't call us full fledge… Continue reading Sprouting Jar Lids For Under $2!
What is better than an adorable sweater like pumpkin? How about a miniature version? I was asked by a friend to make a centerpiece using my original Sweater Style Pumpkin but to add to it. So what better way to complement the original with a mini. This adorable mini version took all of an hour… Continue reading Mini Sweater Style Pumpkin – Free Crochet Pattern
October is always so busy. And this year has been no exception! Now, in fairness, I usually do this to myself so I can't complain; I just love Halloween! This year the first big Halloween event we had planned to go to was the John Jay French House Museum's Pumpkin Walk. Say that a few… Continue reading DIY Astronaut Halloween Costume
