St. Augustine, Florida is wildly popular among tourists around the month of October. It’s the oldest European city in America and has numerous cases of paranormal activity. People from all around flock to this small town in hopes of catching some photographic evidence of the unnatural! The town hosts a variety of ghost tours that …
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Oct 22 2021
Crochet Card Project: Sugar Skull
During the celebration of the Day of the Dead, sugar skulls are often used to decorate the offerings, and they are exactly what their name describes: skull-shaped sugar. The sugar mixture is allowed to dry and this sugar skull is decorated with bright colors such as flowers, beads and buttons. This one is non-edible!! Linda 🧡 Supplies: …
Oct 17 2021
Eggnog Spiked Coffee
As I write this, Christmas is still a few months away but it is already at the top of my mind. What will I buy for everyone, what will I wear over the holiday, where will I celebrate it? Questions abound and so do some of the things that I look forward to every year …
Sep 30 2021
How to Make Cute Felt Pillow Monsters for Halloween
These pillow monsters are fun to make, and they are a great way to let you and your child’s creativity flow, because you can make them any way you like. If you’re wondering where to start, follow the design in the picture for your first pillow monster, and then, once you’re more comfortable with working …
Sep 24 2021
Crochet Card Project: Fall Card
One crafter likes to make cards. Another crafter likes to crochet. Why not combine them and make a “crochet card”? This card is designed to showcase both popular crafts. The possibilities are endless, and quick. -Linda Supplies Size B Crochet Hook Deep Orange #3 Lightweight Yarn, small amount 3 pieces of scrapbook paper Stickers Mini …
Sep 21 2021
Encouraging Reading Part Two: Your Toddler
It has been a while since I first wrote about encouraging reading in your infant and I thought it was about time that I get back to this series in case there were some of you waiting for me to get on with it. As I mentioned in the previous post, I am a big fan of …
Sep 16 2021
Summer Safety: Poison Ivy
Whether you are out hiking, camping or simply up at the cottage, chances are you may run into some poison ivy, or actually, your child may run into some poison ivy. There really is no way around it, beside keeping your child locked in the tent throughout the entire trip and I often follow the …
Sep 15 2021
How to Plant a Small Container Herb Garden for Your Kitchen
Advantages of a Container Herb Garden A container herb garden may be your only choice if you haven’t got a garden or if it’s very small. But don’t be disappointed if you can’t create a traditional herb garden. Many herbs flourish really well in containers, and container herb gardens have the advantage that they can …
Sep 10 2021
Crochet Card Project: Thanks Coach
Your coach inspires, teaches, and helps you become better at what you do. Show your appreciation for them and let them know how much you care! Linda 🤎 Supplies Brown and white yarn Size C hook Pinback Football scrapbook paper & stickers Double-sided scrapbook tabs Card and Envelope Football 1) Chain 2, 2 single crochet …
Aug 29 2021
Pumpkin Everything Means Fall is Here!
It all started with Pumpkin Spiced Latte. And then there were pumpkin flavored donuts followed by pumpkin creamer and pumpkin cake. And once the pumpkin craze set in, we had pumpkin beer, pumpkin soup, pumpkin spiced tea, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin cream cake, and oh yes, don’t forget the pumpkin pie! The smell of pumpkin …