Lizzy (age 11) woke up this morning wanting to create. Her best friend received a sewing machine for her birthday and they’ve decided they’re going to be fashion designers. I’m a beginner seamstress (I shouldn’t even use the word ‘I’ and ‘seamstress’ in the same sentence), so I was reluctant Read more…
Sam is home sick. He’s definitely not well, but not unwell enough to lay in bed all day. Truthfully in a non-H1N1 world he’d be at school. They sent him home yesterday, as he was pale, complaining of a sore throat and didn’t go out for recess. Apparently, if he Read more…
Lizzy and Georgia have been gone for a few days for spring break. I’m ashamed to admit it, but mostly I’ve been tending my damn farm on facebook, putting hits out on thugs that are intent on beating me up in mafia wars, watching TV and just generally being a Read more…
I am totally losing it! ME! The one who said, “crafts schmafts“. I made these panties for Georgia out of Sam’s old t-hirt. For some reason this made Sam, scream and blush. The boy is just too easy to embarrass. I guess the thought of his old t-shirt wrapped around Read more…
Check out Georgia’s new cashmere pants. Pretty cute eh? Even better, they cost me less than $5 and they are 100% cashmere! The best part –> I made them myself out of a thrift store sweater. I am going to show you how. I want to apologize in advance, if Read more…
After all my whining and complaining about sewing, I thought I’d share with you the results. Ta-da! Ignore the model, in her world camera = scowl! I made the skirt from a thrift-shop lambswool sweater that I felted. I used the same felted wool to applique the puppy on to Read more…
Are Green Toys going to the dogs? Only in Georgia’s world! Being a small dog lover means this toddler chickie parties with the dogs. Tea parties that is! Georgia loves her Green Toys! Why wouldn’t she? They’re darn near perfect –> the perfect size, great colors and FUN! She uses Read more…
**Winner is: Emily B – please email me Emily @ kim (@) mommyknows (dot) com to claim your prize.** Monday the whole family (plus the dog), my aunt and uncle, cousin, wife and 2 mini cousins packed up and headed to a local pumpkin patch. The kids had a great Read more…
Love This Planet reusable shopping bag. A sturdy, light weight, reusable bag that makes going green a little hipper. Even better, every bag purchased means a donation will go to The Green Ambassadors, a high school eco-ed program. Each Bag comes with a hangtag that explains just some of the Read more…