Simple CampfireHow's your summer going? If you have kids, you know how hectic summer can be. It can be difficult to carve out a little time when you are not running to this place or that. Time to just be. Even with a family you can make time for some down time. It's a choice. Just say no to some of the requests.It seems we need to unplug from all … [Read more...]
Upcycle, Recycle, Have Fun!
Dolce and Gabbana for Less! I love upcycling. You can have a lot of fun and create all sorts of amazing things while you save money and go green. Here are some of my favorite recycling and upcycling projects. 1. Create a Dolce and Gabbana denim bag for nearly nothing instead of paying over $1200 for it. Of course you don't get the label, … [Read more...]
Giving Hugs in Winter
I can't watch the tv coverage of the tragedy in Newton, Connecticut. Being a former teacher, a parent and grandparent, it's just too difficult. I feel like the icy hand of fear has reached in to grip my heart.I keep thinking of winter. Winter is a shared experience, especially when there is a heavy snow. This feels like we got about 3 feet of snow … [Read more...]
How to Be Happy in an Unhappy World
Happy Weird People?I notice that quite a few people who did a Google search for "happy weird people" ended up here on Square Pennies. I'm not quite sure how to take that. Perhaps anyone who looks happy these days is considered weird? Anyway, welcome all happy weird people! Or those who want to be happy and weird. I do believe we can be happy … [Read more...]
How Not to Grow Old: Keep Playing!
I'm spending some time with my 91-year-old Mom while she recuperates from an illness. Besides having some quality time with her, I'm learning all sorts of things. Mom has been a quilter ever since she retired. She's made over 500 quilt tops for her church and enjoys creating some very innovative designs. She used to dye white fabric all sorts … [Read more...]
Make Beautiful Origami Stars
These can be made from white computer paper for 4th of July. Hang them from white thread (poke through with a needle) anywhere you like or attach them to a wreath. Make them from red and blue papers also if you like. Use them as filler in a vase or apothecary jar. Scatter them along a buffet table.If they are old enough, this can be a kids' … [Read more...]
DIY Fun: Cardboard Trebuchet and Water Balloons
I hoisted this from the archives for some Father's Day weekend inspiration. Gather up all the cardboard you can find!Our kids were fascinated by catapults and trebuchets for some reason. It could be the castle legos they used to play with. Then again they loved movies about knights and castles. Eventually they moved on to Monty Python and the … [Read more...]
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