Today on Handmade in NC, I bring you Raleigh's local sewing sensation, Jennifer Marks. Jen's Etsy shop is aptly named Crafty Ginger Mama. She is crafty in a clever way, not in a cyclone hit AC Moore kind of way. I had been admiring Jen from afar on the school playground. Ou paths … [Read more...] about Handmade in NC – Crafty Ginger Mama
Dirt and Noise
Giving. Thanks.
Today I am thankful for resting my head in cozy bed with a supportive husband to nestle into. I'm thankful for Bird and Deal, two extraordinary boys who add glitter to my sometimes tarnished soul. I'm thankful for Lark, our furry rescue reminder of unconditional love. I'm … [Read more...] about Giving. Thanks.
Family Dinner Time Above All
There is one thing that is sacred to us, family dinner time. I joke that I have the least scheduled kids in America. And believe me, I hear all about how it's a disservice to my sons to not have them participate in traveling teams and perform in recitals. I've been told they will … [Read more...] about Family Dinner Time Above All
Winter Issue of Simple Scratch Cooking to Benefit Backpack Buddies
While our house was gutted and inhabitable during our recent renovation, we stowed our things and moved into a small rental house for the nine-month long project. We had to be selective about what we toted. I brought about an eighth of my kitchen and closet, stuffing the rest … [Read more...] about Winter Issue of Simple Scratch Cooking to Benefit Backpack Buddies
Organic Wine That’s Good – 5:00 Fridays TM
I stumbled across a wine at last night's Cameron Village holiday open house. Ten Thousand Villages, one of my favorite places to find unique, meaningful gifts, has a license to sell a variety of wine through Saturday, November 22. This is a small window of opportunity to check … [Read more...] about Organic Wine That’s Good – 5:00 Fridays TM
Never Too Old for Hand Turkeys
The (Thanks)Giving Tree
Fall is perhaps my favorite season in North Carolina. The crisp leaves crunch underfoot, and sometimes when I sit in the living room and peer out the window into the park it looks like it's snowing leaves. I heave a sigh and am thankful it's just leaves. This time of year I … [Read more...] about The (Thanks)Giving Tree