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My 9-Year-Old Son Asked a Startlingly Deep Question The Other Day

My son tends to ask random questions at bedtime. I figure it’s because we’re not distracted by other things and everything has quieted down. The other day, as he was climbing into bed, he said, “Mom,...

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An Epic Minecraft Birthday Party (with Games and Printables!)

We love to play Minecraft as a family and so it should come as no surprise that my son choose a Minecraft theme for his big 10th birthday party! I got a lot of tips on how to pull this off from friends...

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Dreaming of a Sweater Coat for Autumn

You know those kinda crazy, upcycled sweater coats that have been all the rage lately on Etsy? I’ve been eyeing them for a year now, but never seriously — they are expensive! But last week it turned...

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My Amazing Autumn-color Dreamcoat: A Journey to Make a Katwise-Inspired...

A week ago last Friday I decided to make a cozy sweater coat for a little relief from stress and chilly days. Exactly seven days later, I had a wearable, Katwise-inspired sweater coat all my own. It’s...

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Winter Snowflake Sweater Coat: Notes, Tips, and Photos

I made an autumn-colored sweater coat back in September. I adored it, but it wasn’t quite warm enough once those wintry winds began to blow. So I made a winter-themed coat that’s warmer, fuller, and...

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Building My Built-in Bench in My New Office Closet/Reading Nook!

I get the home improvement bug every winter and this year was no exception. This time around I am updating my office, which is actually really a nice “family room” with a fireplace and sliding glass...

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Rubber Duck Cupcakes: How to Make These Cute Treats This Spring

My 10-year-old son Alexander LOVES to cook and bake. This weekend he decided to celebrate the arrival of spring with these cute duck cupcakes. It all began with the shopping list he wrote out for me…...

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Doing the Thing I Think I Cannot: A brief update on me

I want to update my friends on me and my life. It’s long overdue. My life is amazing. I have been gifted with a wonderfully bright, creative, and loving son who fills my days with joy, noise,...

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Sweater Coat Class in January at WCC

Have you ever wanted your very own, custom-made sweater coat? You can design and make one! I’m teaching a sweater coat class at Washtenaw Community College in January (register here – deadline is Jan....

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R2-D2 Nerd Shelf

My 11-year-old son Alexander asked for a “nerd shelf” back in the summer. A nerd shelf is, apparently, a shelf (or shelves) for storing all your nerdy collectibles and treasures. So I gave him an old...

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USB Bed: Save Money by Hacking an IKEA KURA Bed

Does your tween or teen need USB jacks? Here’s how I converted a KURA bed into a teen USB bed! I adore IKEA. When I was in my 20s, I drove four hours just to get to an IKEA store. Now we have one...

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Work-at-Home Mom: Eight Tricks That Save My Sanity

I’ve been working from home since 1993. When my son was born in 2004, I just kept on working. Well… more or less. Sometimes definitely less. I remember that first month after he was born, when I hadn’t...

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Pumpkin Cookies Stuffed with Chocolate Caramels (Riesen)

Make yummy pumpkin cookies stuffed with chocolate caramels this autumn! It’s autumn, the air is chilly, and my thoughts turn to pumpkin. Call me a stereotype if you must, but I adore pumpkin spiced...

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Dreaming of a Sweater Coat for Autumn

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Bath Bomb DIY Recipe + Tutorial (Party/Holiday Gift!)

Today is my birthday and I had two plans for treating myself: making bath bombs and working on my blog. Two days ago I bought the materials for bath bombs, but lacked the time to work on them....

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How to Make DIY K-Cups For Amazing Coffee You’ll Love

Would you like better tasting coffee from your Keurig? Or just want to save a few bucks? Then you can make DIY K-cups! I’ve figured it how to do it. But first, let me tell you how I got to the point...

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DIY Lightbox for Expert Photos that Wow! Step-by-Step Tutorial

Lately I’ve been drooling over some gorgeous photography I’ve seen online. I’m talking about the sort of photography that has good lighting, a smooth background, and soft, almost imperceptible...

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Make a Cute Mummy Halloween Candy Bowl at the Last Minute

Every Halloween I scramble for a suitable candy bowl hours before trick-or-treaters arrive. All of my decent size bowls are heavy ceramic or glass, which is the last thing I want to be holding out for...

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DIY Pokeball That Actually Opens — Quick and Easy!

I love Pokemon Go! Nope, I’m not at all ashamed to say that. And I’m not the only one in my family and circle of friends who like Pokemon Go. So I came up with a fun DIY Pokeball that’s simple to...

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Hawaiian Pork & Pineapple Kabobs with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Hawaiian Pork & Pineapple Kabobs are popular in our house! The dish is surprisingly healthy and inexpensive to boot. It’s also quick to make (less than 10 minutes under the broiler). But the real...

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