Zoo Animals Boppy cover PDF Sewing patterns are in the shop!

I am pleased to announce that my newest Pineapple Penelope sewing pattern is now for sale in my pattern shop.  Please click HERE to take you to the listing so you can start making your own Zoo Animal nursing pillow … Continue reading

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Carousel Horse Birthday Party

I must say, this birthday post is a little late. Penelope’s birthday was last March and it is now early October, however it was such a beautiful party that I can’t pass up the opportunity to share. Without further explanation, … Continue reading

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Golden Rippy Delilah Top pattern review

We recently moved into a new home and it has been taking up all of my free time lately as I decorate it and we make it our own. One of the most exciting features is the amount of space … Continue reading

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T-shirt Upcycle: The super hero cape and accessories

Most of us have been there… it’s another boring day with no activities planned and our kids are driving us nuts. Play-doh only gives us 20 minutes of peace and that new Palace Pet that we thought would allow for … Continue reading

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Toddler horse costume for Halloween

and the costume making is in full force! I just finished up Penelope’s horse costume. I totally winged it this year and I am so pleased with how it came out. I wanted to make sure to do a quick … Continue reading

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Toddler Snack ideas : Snail mandarin oranges

Tomorrow I am volunteering in the preschool class again and it is my turn to bring in the “fruit” snack. After much thought I decided upon these cute little snail mandarin oranges. They’re perfect for little ones, being that they … Continue reading

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Roasted chickpeas and butterfly toddler snack idea

Penelope is now in preschool at a Cooperative which means I get to be involved! Once a month I am in the classroom and on those days it is my responsibility to bring a snack.  Last Thursday was my first … Continue reading

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NEW Nursing pillow cover (boppy) pdf sewing pattern

I am so excited to put out the new pattern I have been working on! My daughter started preschool last week so I now have two days a week to get a little more work done. I pushed through yesterday … Continue reading

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The Best Salsa Recipe for Canning!

It’s that time of year… the sun is starting to slowly disappear and the clouds will soon be rolling in. The summer garden is giving one last deliverance of delicious red tomatoes, spicy peppers and savory garlic. There’s just one … Continue reading

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First day of school!

Today was Penelope’s first day of preschool. I can’t believe my little girl is growing up so darn fast!  To get ready for her big day, she and I headed to Joann Fabrics where she picked out three fabrics for … Continue reading

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