It’s hard for me to walk into a store this time of year and not get caught up in all the back-t0-school excitement. I always loved shopping for school and the new beginnings that came with fall. Mr. Boy will not be going to school this year, but he loves to learn. I recently picked [...]

It seems like I am constantly reading self-help books in an effort to iron out my personality quirks. Cleaning in particular has always been a big challenge for me, for a number of reasons. First, I am rather impulsive. When I have a good idea, I run with it and let everything else go to [...]

Chances are you have seen macarons all over the internet, since they have essentially replaced cupcakes as the latest dessert craze. I have yet to attempt making real macarons and can’t buy them around here. However, they inspired a little idea that popped into my mind recently as I was sampling one of the meringue-like yogurt snacks that [...]

If you grew up in the 80′s like I did, chances are you have fond memories of visiting Chuck E. Cheese, whether for a birthday party or just a family treat. Okay, so I did go through a brief period as a toddler when I was terrified of the oversized mouse mascot walking around the [...]

Mr. Boy loves costumes and hats to wear while he’s pretending. Recently he’s been very interested in playing mail carrier, so I thought it would be fun to create a costume for him and add a handmade touch to his birthday gifts this year. The end result isn’t as elaborate as the bagpiper costume I created [...]

If you’re in search of original gifts that not everyone will think of, look no further than the aptly named Uncommon Goods. I have been visiting their site for years now, and have always enjoyed their eclectic array of products, many of which are handmade. There is something for everyone at prices ranging from very [...]

I recently read (and very much enjoyed) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World, so I was delighted when Mr. Boy requested a dinosaur theme for his third birthday. He’s like a pint-sized paleontologist, spitting out terminology like “plates” and “crests” to describe the features of his favorite beasts, which he has picked up from the show Dinosaur Train [...]