I've been on a mama-craft blog binge lately. It gives me ideas and fills me with creative inspiration.

( old favourites and new favourites )

There's a ridiculously worded act that will soon take effect in the States that will put out of business anyone in the US who makes and sells goods for children: toys, clothing, DIAPERS, jewelry, soap, etc ( Read more... )

I am having THE hardest time teaching myself to crochet. I need some kind soul to come over and sit with me some weekend (so I don't have to watch A at the same time) and teach me what I'm doing wrong. It's supposed to be easier than knitting and I'm just not getting it ( Read more... )

courtesy northbard:
Message in a Bottle
most potent quote: it's reasonable to ask as you reach for the next bottle, not just "Does the value to me equal the 99 cents I'm about to spend?" but "Does the value equal the impact I'm about to leave behind?"

courtesy Casaubon's Book: 52 Weeks Down Series
Week 10 - Use it Up, Wear it Out, Make it Do, Do Without
It ( Read more... )