Over the Holidays our house was a constant hub of activity. Beginning with that life affirming first cup of morning coffee shared with fellow pajama wearers, to the wee hours of the night, snuggled on the couch watching a barrage of Christmas movies, the house buzzed. Michelle and her family were around for most of it… departing for home only for …
Pioneer Yarn Doll Directions
If you have a skein of yarn and 15 minutes, you can create a yarn doll following these easy yarn doll directions. This is a great craft to share with young crafters, and soon, everyone will be busy creating a community of yarn dolls! Making the dolls is an “ish” thing. How tall you make …
And A Happy New Year!
The last of our children headed for home today, leaving Tim and I alone for the first time in almost 2 weeks. What a wonderful time we all had. And with the exception of a couple of broken glass Christmas ornaments, resulting from Bug’s new bow and arrows, the house remains intact. (BTW… I would …
“Hark the Herald Angels Sing”
We would like to wish everyone the Merriest Christmas! We are taking the Holidays off to be with family and friends. We will be back after the Holidays ready to share a New Year of crafty goodness! Joy and Peace of the Season! Fondly, Kimara and Michelle “Glory to the New Born King!”
Aunt Margaret’s German Kefil Recipe
I was very excited to see this kefil recipe. It is unlike any cookie I’ve ever made. How cool is that? Chiska shared this recipe and gave us a lovely little story about how it came to her family. I can’t wait to give this a try. Thank you so much, Chiska, for this lovely contribution! I wasn’t sure …
Gingerbread Men Garland Project
No matter how much we plan or how well we budget our time, we always wind up with the Christmas Crazies, trying to finish those last minute jobs. And, all of a sudden, it seems like the number of children we have has doubled as they try to help! One way to manage the kiddos is to have …
No Bake Cookies
I can remember the first time I had these Chocolate No Bake Cookies. I LOVE fudge, but it can be tricky to make. These cookies satisfy me every bit as much as fudge, but with much less work! I haven’t made them for a while, so a big thanks to Beth, at Snoodle, for …
Chai Tea Cookies Recipe
To add to our Christmas cookie collection, today we have a Chai Tea Cookies Recipe to share. Michelle and I are getting ready for our Holiday break. We have family coming in from out of town, and we have lots of cooking and playing to do. Before we take our leave from Wee Folk Art …
Grandmas in the Kitchen
EDIT: It had been my plan to just include the last paragraph of this blog, first printed December 8, 2008 on One Generation to Another. Since this morning, I’ve gotten 3 requests for the complete blog… so here is the post in its entirety… titled… Polish for the Day. I have a strong Polish ancestry. With …
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookie Recipe
Today the kids are helping us bake our Peanut Butter Kiss Cookie Recipe. Around here, children are in the kitchen almost as much as the adults. The minute the grandbabies hear me putzing in my kitchen or every night when Michelle starts dinner, we know it’s only moments before we hear, “Can I help?” And the answer is always the say, …
Britta’s Bed :: Thicket Tales Gnome Story
Every summer Britta and Axel, along with their children, leave the Thicket and head to the city to visit Britta’s sister, Greta and her family. When they go, Britta makes sure to bring gifts from the Thicket including acorn jam, dried mushrooms and toys for the children whittled from wood. In turn, Greta and her family come to the …
Gnome Box Bed – Dollhouse Bed Pattern
Here is our Gnome Box Bed or Peg Dollhouse Bed Pattern. Help your little gnome friends get a good night’s sleep with these Gnome Box Beds. They are very easy to make, and your gnomes will truly be appreciative! They also work great for any peg dolls. Peg Gnome Dollhouse Bed Pattern wood frame …