Making Beeswax Candles
While I never expected to be living electricity-free for quite so long, there are certain benefits that come with unplugging. For one, we get to experience the warm glow of lighting with beeswax...
View Article10 (REALLY) Last Minute Homemade Christmas Ideas
If your life is like mine, the period between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays is a bit of a blur. While I love many of the traditions of Christmas – caroling, trimming the tree, making cookies,...
View ArticlePreparing
And so we prepare, for the birth of Acorn Hill Handcrafts. We’ve set our sights on a February 1st opening date, and we will use every second to get ready! There are still items to be sanded and...
View ArticleMaking Felt Easter Eggs
A great hands-on homeschooling project that is perfect for Easter is making felted wool eggs. Recently, I was inspired by the beautiful tutorial at Living Felt, and had the necessary materials on hand...
View ArticleNatural Dyeing
This past weekend, my 6 year old daughter Ella and I participated in a Natural Dyeing workshop taught by my friend and neighbor, Julia. The class was just one of many amazing monthly offerings hosted...
View ArticleWrap them up
Hailing from the Boston area myself, I’m feeling a little raw today. I’m so relieved and grateful that my friends and family members who were watching or running the race are all home safe. But it...
View ArticleSuper Simple Felt Balls
Today I’m bringing back one of my favorite how-to posts: making felt balls. For those with young children, this is a perfect craft. You can do it outdoors, the mess involves only soap and water, and...
View ArticleNaturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Forgo the store bought plastic easter eggs! Using natural dyes to create beautiful Easter eggs is simple, quick, and can be done with ingredients already on hand! That’s right – don’t rush off to the...
View ArticleFinger knitting with children
Monday was an adventure day, as the kids and I joined a good friend and her children on a trip to the coast. The whole day was so much fun – mamas chatting in the front seat, kids piled into the back...
View Article10 (REALLY) Last Minute Christmas Gifts
If your life is like mine, the period between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays can be a bit of a blur. I want to share meaningful, handmade gifts with family and friends, but finding time amidst...
View ArticlePreparing
And so we prepare, for the birth of Acorn Hill Handcrafts. We’ve set our sights on a February 1st opening date, and we will use every second to get ready! There are still items to be sanded and...
View ArticleMaking Felt Easter Eggs
A great hands-on homeschooling project that is perfect for Easter is making felted wool eggs. Recently, I was inspired by the beautiful tutorial at Living Felt, and had the necessary materials on hand...
View ArticleNatural Dyeing
This past weekend, my 6 year old daughter Ella and I participated in a natural dyeing workshop taught by my friend and neighbor, Julia. I’ve dabbled in natural dyeing before, but have never gone...
View Article10 (REALLY) Last Minute Christmas Gifts
If your life is like mine, the period between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays can be a bit of a blur. I want to share meaningful, handmade gifts with family and friends, but finding time amidst...
View ArticlePreparing
And so we prepare, for the birth of Acorn Hill Handcrafts. We’ve set our sights on a February 1st opening date, and we will use every second to get ready! There are still items to be sanded and...
View ArticleMaking Felt Easter Eggs
A great hands-on homeschooling project that is perfect for Easter is making felted wool eggs. Recently, I was inspired by the beautiful tutorial at Living Felt, and had the necessary materials on hand...
View ArticleNatural Dyeing
This past weekend, my 6 year old daughter Ella and I participated in a natural dyeing workshop taught by my friend and neighbor, Julia. I’ve dabbled in natural dyeing before, but have never gone...
View Article10 (REALLY) Last Minute Christmas Gifts
If your life is like mine, the period between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays can be a bit of a blur. I want to share meaningful, handmade gifts with family and friends, but finding time amidst...
View ArticlePreparing
And so we prepare, for the birth of Acorn Hill Handcrafts. We’ve set our sights on a February 1st opening date, and we will use every second to get ready! There are still items to be sanded and...
View ArticleMaking Felt Easter Eggs
A great hands-on homeschooling project that is perfect for Easter is making felted wool eggs. Recently, I was inspired by the beautiful tutorial at Living Felt, and had the necessary materials on hand...
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