Cheerful Baby Play Space
I like this cheerful play space for a baby. It’s stimulating without being over the top (or ugly). The sideways mirror at baby level is a great idea.
Toddler Activities
Teaching Mama has a great post on 20 Toddler Activities. They’re great because they mostly use things you already have around the house. Here are a couple I particularly liked. …
10 Stunning Writing Studios
Here’s a fun read: 10 Stunning Writing Studios. So jealous…
What To Do With Pickled Jalapeños
I’m getting a bumper crop of jalapeños in my garden, thanks for the pepper experiment I did last year. I’ve decided to make pickled jalapeños for the first time. But …
The Pretentious Beer Glass Company
If you’ve got some money to burn on beer glasses, I’m quite taken with this set from The Pretentious Beer Glass Company. They are handmade blown glasses, each with a …
Dinosaur Fossil Sugar Cookies
This is a cute idea. Make sugar cookies and then use the foot of a toy dinosaur to imprint the top. Hurrah, you’ve made Dinosaur Fossil Sugar Cookies. Or use …
Ananas D'Amerique A Chair Verte Melon
One of the nicest surprises in my garden this year was the Ananas D’Amerique A Chair Verte Melon. I don’t know why it has such a crazy name. I planted …
My 2014 Fall Garden
Can you believe August is half over? I’m busy harvesting. This is today’s haul: kale, tomatoes, four different types of green beans, three different types of peppers, corn, lemons, oranges, …
5 Ways To Organize Blankets
Babies. They sure have a lot of blankets. Am I right? Here are five ways to organize blankets, baby or no: Roll Them On A Shelf Install A Towel Rack …
Water Draining Soap Holder
Here’s a nifty gadget: a Water Draining Soap Holder. No more icky standing soap-scum water! $5. [Oh Gizmodo]
Make Your Own Glow-in-the-Dark Shelves
Check out these glow-in-the-dark shelves that Mat Brown made for his kitchen. The shelves are from a piece of chestnut wood. He filled the cracks with resin mixed with powder …