Fitzgerald in Lace Dress


Are you by any chance scrambling to get an Easter or spring dress for a little miss? Yup, Easter really is only 4 days away. Don’t fret, because Kelly from Sewing in No Mans Land, is here and has just what you need. The Fitzgerald in Lace Dress has everything you (or at least I) could ever want in a little girl’s dress — puffy sleeves, big red bow and a peter pan collar.

Make sure after you sew up this gem that you also stop by Sewing in No Mans Land’s many other adorable tutorials. Bali Bliss is a perfect addition to a little girl’s summer wardrobe, Baby in Red Summer Top is the cutest and Butterfly Dress and Headband is a complete outfit you can sew up in a night. You mommies should also check out the pretty Somerset Dress for a special sewing tutorial just for you.

Keep reading to find out how to make this beautiful Fitzgerald in Lace Dress…

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A Day at the Arboretum


On of my goals for 2012 is to improve my photography and truly learn how to use my camera. Last month I was inspired by a great article from Clickin’ Moms about tips for successfully photographing kids. Since that post, I’ve been gathering a wealth of valuable information which has greatly influenced the technical side of my shooting and also my processing/retouching of images. I’ve discovered Action Sets, some that you can even find for free on the Clickin Moms boards.

I love how the 1.8mm f-stop creates bokeh (blurred background) in these photos. they almost look like paintings.

Every morning I look at this head of curls and tell myself that I need a good picture to always remember them like this.

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One Minute/One Cookie: How to Make a Single Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie in A Minute

Sometimes you just want a cookie. Not a whole batch of cookies, just one single delicious chocolatey treat. Well now you can have a single microwave cookie, in just a couple minutes with this recipe for microwave cookie dough!
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Oh, how we love making ourselves single serve treats in cups and mugs and plates using our microwave. Our Cup of Coffee Cake (in under five minutes) is our most popular post of all time, and 2-Minute French Toast in a Cup isn’t far behind. Now we have a recipe for microwave cookie dough to make yourself a one-minute chocolate chip microwave cookie on a plate. This could not be easier.

Now, a microwave cookie is not going to have a crispy browned exterior like a baked cookie, so don’t expect it to be exactly the same as your mom’s famous recipe. But what it does have is ooey, gooey, melty chocolate chips. And this microwave cookie dough can be ready in a minute. And you can make just one at a time. So it’s got some things going for it.

Don’t forget to check out Jaime’s Lazy Late Night Cooking Corner for more microwaveable treats like, Single Serve Cinnamon Roll, Rice Krispy Treat, Blueberry Cobbler, and Strawberry Shortcake for Two.

Let’s get to making a chocolate chip microwave cookie on a plate…

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Link Love

Thanks to everyone who voted for my design in the Spoonflower Urban Sightings Contest. My Crop Squares design is a finalist and will be on display at the Textile Center of Minneapolis in May!

Sunday is April Fool’s Day. If you are feeling frisky, you might want to have some good clean fun at your family’s expense. buah ha ha. Here are 20 ways to Get Them Good this year. I’m not as brilliant as Jaime, the queen of April Fool’s Day, but I do what I can.

Are you a Home Ec Superstar? I’ve compiled 21 homemaking skills that everyone should know (hmn, dress shirt ironing is my downfall) It’s bragging time. How many can you do?
Watercolor is my passion so I couldn’t resist rounding up 20 easy projects inspired by this hot trend.


Do you have a fancy brunch planned for next weekend? Here are 25 lovely tutorials to make your fete extra special and lovely.

I hope you have some fun Spring plans this weekend. We have a family photoshoot tomorrow (wish us luck) and I’m contemplating a trip to Canton before the heat hits. What are you up to?

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Leather Bow Bracelet


I think I have found my favorite spring accessory and the best part is it’s completely do it yourself. My jaw just about dropped when I first saw these on Maikitten. Of course they would look absolutely adorable on the little ones, but mamas this is also something that can be made just for you. Oooh mommy and me matching bracelets could be perfect for Easter.

Along with Maikitten’s cool DIY projects, you can also keep up with new Art and Design, sewing projects, and great tips for things to do and see in Berlin. Which reminds me, the site is almost 100% written in German, a quick click on google translate can change that.

Without further ado, take it away Maikitten…

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Mommy Tags


Do you remember those lovely ear warmers we posted way back when? Those were created by the very talented Delia from Delia Creates. Guess what? She’s back with her new project, Mommy Tags. These are a perfect way to remind your kids that you love them without totally smothering them in front of their friends (but then again, that is also too much fun not to do). Delia created these Mommy Tags as part of her Nesting Series while she was expecting her newest and cutest little addition, Natalie. Along with these Mommy Tags she also combined fruits and beanies to create Freshly Picked Baby Hats and made the prettiest Basket Weave Crochet Baby Blanket.

Now, I’ll cut the chatter and let Delia take over from here…
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Let’s Go to Mexico…

I want to take you on a little vacation with me in this video. If you haven’t visited the Riviera Maya yet, push it the top of your list. Between Chichen Itza, the beaches of Tulum, the first Unesco World Heritage cuisine, and the year round warm weather, this area of Mexico down on the Yucatan Peninsula will steal your heart. A few recommendations – hire an anthropologist to guide you as you visit Maya ruins (Catherwood Travels can’t be beat, and I can now read Maya hieroglyphics – well at least I can read the calendar). I very much enjoyed the Blue Diamond in Playa Del Carmen, and cannot recommend Ana y Jose in Tulum highly enough. Definitely spend an afternoon on Cozumel taking an off-the-beaten path food tour with Cozumel Chef. Oh, and relax… (more…)

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