Category Archives: Family

Super 3D Christmas Paper Crafts

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Stacey

Let me see…that’s three Christmases I saved…eight I ruined…two were kind of a draw. – Homer Simpson Last Christmas, I went bonkers with old-school paper chains hither and yon. The Kev saw my paper chains and raised me 3D paper ornaments. … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving: Velma’s Pecan Pie

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Stacey

This is Thanksgiving, so glue friendly or I’ll take your glue away and then no one will have any glue to glue with. – Homer Simpson Thanksgiving in my family means pecan pie — pronounced peh-CAHN, as nature intended. A … Continue reading →

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Stocking Stuffers for the DIY Set

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Stacey

Bart: What did you get her, Dad? Lisa: Yeah, whadja get? Homer: A…very…thoughtful gift…but it’s a surprise! – The Simpsons It’s THAT time of year again. I’ve been prepping family shopping lists, and while I was at it, I put … Continue reading →

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Third Time’s the Crunchy Charm

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Stacey

Look at that comic book fellow, calmly eating candy like a Spaniard! – Mr. Burns We celebrated Bonfire Night chez D’oh tonight. The Kev prefers to call it Bonfire Night rather than Guy Fawkes because, thing one, that’s what his family calls it, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Ben: Oatmeal Fudge Bars

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Stacey

Leonardo whats-his-name, Herman Munster motorcade, birthday party, Cheet-ohs, pogo sticks and lemonade, idiotic stupid jerk…that’s right, Flanders, I’m talking about you. – Homer Simpson (singing along to R.E.M.) Now that Ben has his own kitchen, I had the idea that … Continue reading →

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Random Skills: Knotting Thread for Hand Sewing

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Stacey

Bart: If you quit, it’d be like an expert knot tier quitting a knot-tying contest right in the middle of tying a knot. Lisa: Why’d you say that? Bart: I dunno, I was just looking at my shoelaces. – The Simpsons … Continue reading →

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The Great Escape…From Ikea

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Stacey

Marge: Look at all these clever pencil holders. Lisa: Ooh, I wanna get the Kronk. Marge: You don’t want something that overshadows the pencils. How about this Popli? – The Simpsons Kev’s sister Helen and I text one another when … Continue reading →

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House Proud

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Stacey

One of us! One of us! – The Simpsons On Sunday mornings I ask Kevin, “Will we speak with The Boy today?” Better known as “Ben”, The Boy is a full-grown man now, but speaking (and now Skyping) with him … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Crafting Market

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Stacey

Smithers: Help…me… Dr. Nick: Holy smokes! You need booze! – The Simpsons I am not crafty. I’ve never felted, scrapped or decoupaged. It’s not that I’m anti-craft(!), it’s just not something I’ve done. But I still find myself wandering aimlessly … Continue reading →

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