: About Me

Hi, I'm a forty something mother of boys living in the Midwest. I love reading, writing, and crafts of all kinds.

My passion is designing crafts, especially from recycled or re-purposed materials. I have piles of designs and am ready to share them with the world. I have had several designs published in craft magazines and books and am ready to publish more. Until that time, I shall be content with those I can share here.

I have a small craft business that consists of craft shows and selling out of a local store. I am active in a lot of kid oriented volunteer endeavors at my local church (VBS crafts) and elementary school(After-school crafts) where I have worked as an aide and an occasional substitute teacher.

My passion is ...

crafts, designing, junking, friends, family and chocolate

My parents always told me ...

I could make anything from something

My childhood ambition ...

to create

My favorite memory ...

meeting my husband

Why I write ...

to see if I have anything to share

My inspiration ...

old things with history and character

Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Activities to do with the kids this summer

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With the high price of gasoline this summer, it's going to be even harder to take your kids to and from various activities. Why not use a little imagination to entertain your brood at home? Here are my top 10 ideas for keeping your kids busy this summer. Kid tested-mother approved! Gardening-This can be an ongoing project from planting to harvest. Section off a garden plot for your child or children to "own". Let them decide what goes where and what they will plant. Giving them ownership will leave all the responsibilities in their court and they will be more likely to carry through. After...

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