Holidays
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with geology, fossils, and space, so most weekends, you could find my dad and me at our local nature center, scanning the trails for rock and mineral samples to add to my collection—with my rock collecting tools and a bug catching kit in tow, of course. We …
I don’t get to spend Mother’s Day with my mom this year, so I’d planned on posting a cute photo of Simon and Pixel (my cat kids) and a nice Mother’s Day note on the blog today. Alas, when the time for the photo shoot came, the kitties were only interested in making funny faces, …
Need a last minute Mother’s Day gift? Here’s a roundup of quick crafts that you can make in an afternoon! Tutorial: Scissor Holder Necklace with Removable Pincushion | Red-Handled Scissors Keep your scissors within reach with this super-easy scissor holder necklace with removable pincushion! Tutorial: Embroidered Shrink Plastic Pendants | Red-Handled Scissors Create your own …
Store-bought vanilla can get pretty fancy, but absolutely nothing compares to the real thing. Homemade vanilla extract makes for a perfect handmade gift, and with Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to whip some up! Take my advice and get enough supplies for two batches—after you make one for mom, …
