A mini model
I try to improve our backyard living space each spring/summer, learning from what worked and didn’t the previous year. February is when I begin my planning. This time around, I’m […]
DIY custom planner stickers
I’ve been working on making my own custom stickers for my organizer ever since I fell back in love with sticker collecting recently. I wanted weekly stickers that would help […]
A touch of Santa Cruz
This turquoise glass dish filled with sand and shells reminds me of the beautiful beach town where I grew up. I found a couple of the shells and the square-shaped […]
My paper heart chain
Chanukah typically isn’t a huge deal in our house (it’s a minor Jewish holiday, after all). Chanukah is one of those holidays that’s more fun for kids. But this year, […]
My first paper flower
Today I made my first paper flower — a pink peony — and it turned out great! The incredible precise cuts are thanks to my new Cricut machine, an early […]
Recycled candles
Last year I made giant candles in mason jars and hung them from a tree in our garden as a finishing touch for a special celebration. Mama said it felt […]
Easy DIY Plant Signs
I recently designed new plant identification signs for our garden, and today I finished the project and arranged the signs in our yard. In the past, we’ve just used the […]
Rescue Dog Has Healing Powers
Happy Birthday Abby! Two years ago this New Year’s, I adopted a Boston Bull Terrier (perhaps some Pug?) dog from Wonder Dog Rescue in San Francisco. We met on a sunny afternoon in the Mission District. Her tongue perpetually hung out to the side and we simply took to each […]
Apple Cupcake Tree Shows Teachers the ♥
More than 130 local teachers turned out for the End of Year Celebration last May, filling the garden patio at Jalisco’s Restaurant in Watsonville for a record turnout. This year’s celebration had a few extra special perks to show teachers the ♥, including the DIY Easy & Inexpensive Cupcake Stand […]
DIY Easy & Inexpensive Cupcake Stand
Cupcakes have expanded beyond children’s parties and been gaining in popularity. Part of the fun in these bite-sized treats is in the presentation. There’s no need to shell out a […]
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