Bake Something

Spend some time this weekend baking something really great, like this bread.

I saved this one for a weekend even though I did it a while ago because it’s probably more realistic for someone who doesn’t work at home to bake on the weekends rather than some random Wednesday. Today’s craft challenge is to bake something. Bonus points if you do it with any kids who happen […]

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Mend Something

Surely something in your house needs mending. Why not take care of it today?

As the mom of a 6-year-old, it seems like I’m always needing to fix something. This girl cannot wear leggings or jeans without getting a hole in them. She seems to have a lot of falling-apart stuffed animals, too, and a plastic dragon who keeps losing his head. That’s not even to mention handknit sweaters […]

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Collect Inspiration on Pinterest

Do you use Pinterest deliberately to get inspired? Try it!

Today’s challenge is sort of the digital version of yesterday’s inspiration wire challenge. There is so much fun, inspirational stuff out there on the Internet, whether projects you want to try, techniques to explore or just pretty pictures or objects that can inspire your own creations. The task today is easy: take 10 minutes (you […]

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How to Get Rid of Books Easily

Having trouble getting rid of books? This handy flow chart should help.

Evaluate your bookshelves and learn how to get rid of books easily and without regret. I love a full bookshelf. Stacks of books on every available surface. It’s comforting to know I’m rarely an arm’s length away from something good to read. It helps me read more, which is a continual goal, but as a […]

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