No, this isn't a review of the movie (which we loved).  i've just been feeling an awful lot like Bilbo lately, and thou...

 It's amazing how quickly life can change. One minute i am replying to a message on facebook, and the very next minute i am standing o...

i apologize for my absence, i have lots of posts to catch up on!  We finally got our snow!  It began early Thursday afternoon.  Th...

Tweet   Novica is one of the leading fair trade artisan websites. They work with National Geographic to give talented artisans aro...

Handmade gifts are a big part of our holiday celebration. Every year, i make my kids something really special.    Here are a few of the gif...