I planted my very first garden when I was six, in the Florida sand in the little area between our townhouse and the next. I planted peas and was excited to see them grow and produce pods. I was so excited to actually grow my own food that I popped those few peas out of the … Continue reading Yard to Table, Why I love Having a Garden
Author: SewGeekMama
Crafty, Geeky Mom who makes stuff. Usually costume stuff. I blog about mom stuff and my life with a toddler. And now I feel like I just said stuff a lot.
Week in Review – Thanksgiving, a Nautical Wedding, a New Cosplay Project and Alumitiles
Hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! I took a break from being attached to my phone and didn't take one single photo. So here's a slightly frightening photo me and Keelan being a couple of turkeys. You may be thinking, Week in Review on a Tuesday night? What is this madness? Next thing you … Continue reading Week in Review – Thanksgiving, a Nautical Wedding, a New Cosplay Project and Alumitiles
Ugh… I Turned Blogging Into a Job
That's my frame of mind at the moment. I swing wildly from "OMG, I turned blogging into a job!" to "Ugh...this thing that was fun is now WORK," depending on the task at hand. My most current task was accumulating screenshots of promoted post receipts and reporting all the metrics after the campaign was done. … Continue reading Ugh… I Turned Blogging Into a Job
What Kind of Blog Do You Have?
One things I had the most trouble with when I started blogging was answering the question "What is your blog about?" My usual answer - a mumbled "mom stuff" or "a little of everything" never sounded quite right. Then a little self-doubt would sink in and I'd start to wonder "what the heck IS my … Continue reading What Kind of Blog Do You Have?
An Honest Thanksgiving Post
While I'm trying to write this, my son is sitting on my lap yelling "put on Reading Eggs! Mommy mommy mommy...reading eggs...reading eggs..." while the dog barks incessantly at the window where she can see my husband outside chatting with neighbors. All I asked for this evening was some time to get my blog posts … Continue reading An Honest Thanksgiving Post
Fun Things to Do with Dinosaur Feet
If you happen to have a pair of dinosaur slippers and are interested in taking them beyond the lounging stage and really make them live up to their potential, here's your handy guide! Featuring the new roaring dinosaur slippers from BunnySlippers.com. These ferociously fun Dinosaur Feet Slippers are made with a velvety green scale-textured fabric with … Continue reading Fun Things to Do with Dinosaur Feet
It’s OK to Cry Over Spilt Milk
Whoever coined the phrase "It's no use crying over spilt milk (or spilled depending on your preference) was not a mom. Every mom I know has experienced a darn good reason to cry over the spilling of the milk. I came to this conclusion after a long day, when I was confronted with this awful … Continue reading It’s OK to Cry Over Spilt Milk
Week in Review – Back from Vacation, a Crazy Eyeball, a Fallen Tree, Quiet Books and Swannies
We got back from our cruise this Saturday and had quite the dramatic drive home, then the craziness continued with a tree falling in the yard. I tried to get things back to normal and introduced my son to the concept of a "Quiet Book" and we tried out a pair of blue light blocking … Continue reading Week in Review – Back from Vacation, a Crazy Eyeball, a Fallen Tree, Quiet Books and Swannies
Cruising with Kids Makes for an Awesome Family Vacation
If you are a mom who has gone on a family vacation, then you know "mom on vacation" is pretty much the same as "mom at home" just without any possible break (like school or babysitters) so you are in mom-mode the whole time. The puts a little bit of a damper on taking the … Continue reading Cruising with Kids Makes for an Awesome Family Vacation
5 Steps to Taking Care of Yourself this Busy Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us! And with that brings the hustle and bustle of parties, presents and planning get-togethers with friend and family. We often get so wrapped up in everything that we forget to stop and take care of ourselves until we are starting to feel run-down or sick. Babble Boxx has sponsored this … Continue reading 5 Steps to Taking Care of Yourself this Busy Holiday Season