This is not the greatest finger paint recipe in the world—this is just a tribute

If you were excited about the prospect of this entire post being a craft-related parallel to Tenacious D’s “Tribute,” then … More

Deities worshipped in my toddler’s polytheistic religion

Raffi. There are so many ways to commune with Raffi—a concert recorded in 1993, playing Wheels on the Bus on … More

Here I am, back into blogging. All it took was a global pandemic, having a child, and a reduction in … More

I’d like to say that my love of thrift shopping stems entirely from eco-friendly, frugal, and charitable intentions, but I … More

I’ve always loved little notebooks. I used to love buying just the “right” one and filling the first five pages … More

Are you expecting a new baby, and hoping to jump-start her learning when it comes to relevant social issues like … More

First off, let me reassure you that I’m not writing this out of a desire for pity. I chose to … More

To those familiar with the craft—and those who can at least spot a doily on grandma’s loveseat—crochet doesn’t typically evoke … More

It’s mid-morning on the first day of the new year. I’m sitting in my living room, which is still scattered … More

Upcycling is fun, en vogue, and arguably a good practice for the planet. The popularity of this form of creative … More