The very lovely ladies over at Northshore Parent asked me to do a guest blog post about why Common Core was the final straw in my decision t...

I am definitely the Hesitant Homeschooler, as my blog name says, but I'm pleasantly surprised that we are making it. We've had some...

Wait, people make plans before they start crocheting? They read patterns, check for correct yardage and yarn type? They purposely sit down a...

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I saw this fabulous recipe on Pinterest and knew I HAD to try it. Originally from this blog, Keep It Simple Foods...I had to give it a go. ...

I saw this super cute idea on Pinterest about putting Kool-Aid ice cubes in Sprite. I saw this post pinned and had to replicate! Instead o...

Well I cannot believe it, I hit 1,000 sales in Badge Reels!! I am very thankful to everyone who has supported me and my little businesses ov...

it feels like giveaway time here at Mama's Little Monkeys.....I have been making these adorable ruffle infinity scarves. I'm addic...

Here's another freebie for you. Nothing new, fancy or earth shattering, just a little coaster for your coffee :) COFFEE COASTER ...

I suspect I'm not alone in this. You know who you are....my friends. The crafters. The hobbyists. The handmade artisans. Whatever you wa...

Despite my little one being sick and being a few days behind my normal schedule, I did manage to get a little bit done this week. I finish...

Okay, so I hate cooking. But I love to bake. I figure if I must slave in the kitchen, sugar should be involved, right? Well one thing I mi...

Well gang, it's that time! Time for a giveaway!! :) This one is great for anyone expecting or who has a baby gift they need to get!!! ...

Check out my Artfire shops....big time sales are going on!! Take note...if you had your eye on something, now's the time to get it, I...

It's Thanksgiving Week!!! :) That means it's getting into the rush of shopping season! Stay home this week, in your jammies and shop...

Lately... I've been obsessed with the crochet and knitting as of late. It's going far faster, skill wise, than my sewing ever did. ...