The Christmas season is a wonderful time to teach daughters how to make simple Christmas gifts to give to others. It is also a wonderful time to take advantage of making special memories together. We can get so busy with the holidays–the whirlwind of decorating, shopping and parties might cause us to overlook the [...]
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Are you passionate about imparting homemaking skills to young ladies? Do you feel called to bless a young girl in a third world country? Wonderful news: you can combine the two! This week, Operation Christmas Child is collecting shoebox gifts, which will act as messengers of the love of Christ to children in over 100 [...]
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One of the things that I did with my girls when they were young was to encourage them to keep their hands busy. I wanted them to be productive and make good use of their time. So whenever I was reading aloud to them I would have them draw, sew, crochet, play with legos, knit [...]
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There is something so special about a little girl learning how to sew… and when you are a little girl nothing seems more fitting than to make your “dolly” a doll quilt…. one that is pretty and warm for her to snuggle under. A doll quilt is a perfect beginner project for that dearly excited [...]
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My daughters share a bedroom. It’s a lovely space with khaki-colored walls and equine-inspired decor. It is a place that is distinctly “them,” a blending of two unique individuals. Where many people see a place to sleep, I see a place to practice. A domain all their own where creativity and orderliness can take flight. [...]
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Spending time with our daughters while teaching them to sew (or learning along side them) is so rewarding. First of all you get the opportunity to spend that important time together, second you are teaching them a skill that they can use their entire life, third you teaching more than sewing you are teaching perseverance, [...]
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Life is such a patchwork, I can’t believe I wanted to record it all in journal! Do you keep a journal? I have for years now, but recently I’ve been rethinking the place of journal-keeping in my life. Looking back, I wish I could tell my fourteen-year-old self, “Just go share your heart with Mom. [...]
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Dont these look de’lish? Super cute, and super sweet Mum-Cakes perfect for Spring time festivities! I cheated and purchased store bought cupcakes, but here are basic cupcake and frosting recipe’s. (If you’re in the ‘bake from scratch’ kind of mood!) Other ingredients are; Sprinkles of assorted colors, a bag of mini marshmellow’s, kitchen scissors My store bought [...]
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