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• Design Process

  

  We are taking a little trip in a few days and I need the perfect bag for it. I searched high and low for patterns but nothing was working so I decided to... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Umbrella Prints

  

  I must admit to doing absolutely nothing lately that's notable enough for the blog. As the semesters near their end twice a year, I find my house in complete... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Making Some Minis

  

  Z and I set to work on another scene this weekend. I bought a bunch of new chairs and wanted to play around with them and so did she. Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Minis

  

  After I finished up Play Eats, I had an important far away work meeting to prepare for. I have been back a few days and I'm still so full of jet lag, I've gotte... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2011 HOME, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Play Eats: Etsy Rules

  

  Of course to finish off Play Eats, Project: Project saves the best for last with Etsy. These awesome felt foods are from DogBoneArt. When Z was tiny tiny,... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2011 FAMILY, HOME, PARENTING

• Play Eats: Green Toys Play Dishes Review

  

  Green Toys is a newer company whose products are totally eco-friendly, made from recycled plastic. They're known for being kid-safe and durable. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2011 HOME

• Play Eats: Ikea Play Food and Dishes Review

  

  I love Ikea. I have had a long-standing affair since junior high when a friend of mine had the catalogs at her house. As most people know, their stuff is super... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2011 HOME

• Play Eats: Target's Play Wonder Play Food Review

  

  We now have a couple of these Target Play Wonder sets. We have gotten them on clearance for around $7.50/set, sometimes more, sometimes less. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2011 FAMILY, HOME, PARENTING

• Play Eats: Melissa and Doug Play Foods Review

  

  We have several sets of Melissa and Doug foods. We started with the Cutting Fruits box and then split the Cutting Foods box with my niece (I mentioned before th... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Play Eats: Garden Fresh Fruits and Veggies Play Food Review

  

  We bought this set (brand uncertain) because they are called "peel-able." We really liked the idea of being able to learn about how the fruits and veggies have... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Play Eats: Haba Play Food Review

  

  Overall, I'm impressed with the quality of Haba play foods. I bought these "dog dogs" for Z for Christmas. I also bought a cute set of biscuits for my niece... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FASHION, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Play Eats: Beautiful Felt Eggs

  

  Katie of Hippos and Dinosaurs brings Play Eats to the next level today with a Felt Egg tutorial. You can "decorate" them for Easter or just make them white for... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FASHION, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Play Eats: Whip up a Batch of Fabric Pretzels

  

  Today's awesome guest post is courtesy of Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional. She has done some amazing tutorials on her blog so I was so excited that she... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Play Eats: Sew Some Pots and Pans!

  

  Today the amazing Sabra of Sew a Straight Line brings you a tutorial on how to sew a set of pots and pans for your play kitchen. I seriously don't know how she... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Play Eats: PBK Play Kitchen Review

  

  There are a ton of play kitchens out there and in every price range imaginable. PROJECT : project correspondent, Carolyn, who you know from her amazing nursery... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Play Eats: Play Kitchens

  

  A couple of years ago we made a play kitchen. I drew a sketch of what I wanted in the car on the way to Ikea. Our plan was to hit AS-IS and gather as much as... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, LIFESTYLE

• Play Eats: Thrift It and Repurpose It

  

  One of the best things about having a kid is getting to buy silly drinks at street fairs. I would never spend half a million dollars on super sweet juice and... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FASHION, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Play Eats: Make More Play Foods

  

  Not all handmade food has to be super involved or time consuming. This ravioli just requires pinking shears and an iron.First, iron your Wonder Under to the... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FASHION, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING

• Play Eats: Make Some Food

  

  These cherries are super easy to make. The original idea is courtesy of Catherine Hug of Hyggelig. Instead of the rope, we used brown pipe cleaners, cut them... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Play Eats: Make a Shopping Cart

  

  So we'll begin our little segment called Play Eats with a shopping cart tutorial. You should probably shop and pay for your groceries before you begin cooking,... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2011 ARTS & CRAFTS, FASHION, HOME, LIFESTYLE, SHOPPING