One weekend in early June, Sarah and I zoomed off to Jasper with stacks of workbooks, craft plans, and a bag of mini-smores. Perfect for our first mini-retreat! Here's how it all began. Sarah is a committed mom. She loves her kids and doesn't take much time away from them. However. . . her husband had been away for a few weekends in a row, and promised her a break when he had a … [Read more...] about Lori + Sarah's awesome mini-retreat planner
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Printable: Today I Am Going To Be Amazing
We all like to be amazing for others, for our families, and for ourselves... but sometimes that means we need to stop being so amazing for a moment to catch our breath, pour inspiration back in, and forgive ourselves for those tiny mistakes to get ready for the next day. We can always be amazing tomorrow if we're too _____ to be amazing today. … [Read more...] about Printable: Today I Am Going To Be Amazing
The Graphics Governess on Oh My! Handmade Goodness!
Oh My! Indeed! I'm so happy to be here, just in time to celebrate Jessika's second year of editing Oh My! Handmade Goodness! Congratulations, dear Jess! Thank-you for continuing to create such a perfect space for people to gather, share, support and celebrate. Speaking of celebrating... this month's theme is celebrating your OMHG awesome. So how about it? How will you be … [Read more...] about The Graphics Governess on Oh My! Handmade Goodness!
Celebrate Yourself – The Awesome Kit
I have to be honest, this month's theme completely stumped me when it came time for me to sit down and write my article. When I think of celebration, I think of party which leads me to think of cupcakes and decorations. I didn't want to design paper goods since I am sure that will be done by some of our other fabulous contributors (and what beautiful job they will do). So I … [Read more...] about Celebrate Yourself – The Awesome Kit
Come Visit Our Handmade Happy Home
When Chronicle Books asked me to join in on a new type of blog tour to promote Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom's new book Happy Home I almost said no. Don't get me wrong I love Jennifer & all things handmade + Chronicle but my life is pretty mad with renovating, selling and planning to move + homeschool and work. The sad truth is my sewing machine is buried under a mountain … [Read more...] about Come Visit Our Handmade Happy Home
