Those of you who know my Etsy shop Peacock’s Crafty Heart probably know that I put 5% from all my Etsy sales on the side and give this money to charity at the end of each year. In 2011 I collected $133.70. I rounded the number to $150 and sent a $50 check to the … Continue reading
If you (like me) cannot find the right color and texture of bows for your Christmas tree, you might just want to make them yourself – forget average polyester ribbons in boring shades of scarlet red, forest green and the traditional gold and silver. You can make unique, natural-looking bows in any color you want … Continue reading
Hi everyone, I’m back. Our European adventure had some dramatic ending when I spent 5 night in the hospital with my son, but thank goodness he got better and we were able to fly back home to daddy. Of course, it is my luck that I was attacked by some awful cold and felt the … Continue reading
I admit I didn’t do much in the past couple of weeks – potty training my 1.5-year old (who, by the way, was sick and had to visit the emergency room) consumed most of my time and energy. There’s a pile of new fabrics on my sewing desk, including new organic fleece for my soon-to-come … Continue reading
I love love love babywearing. It keeps us closer and makes our everyday life easier – particularly when a trip to the City is unavoidable and we need to tackle buses, PATH trains, NYC subways and all the stairs in between. Now that Kamar is 20 months old I mostly use my Beco Butterfly 2 carrier … Continue reading
Pregnancy – 9 beautiful months of carrying new life, a true miracle. And also 9 months of sleepless nights trying to come up with the perfect name, then trying to win the battle with your husband who has just completely lost his mind and keeps suggesting insane names inspired by childhood comics magazines and Greek … Continue reading
Pillows are a great and easy way to decorate any room, why not use them in your kids’ rooms? If you pick the right pillow it can change the flavor of the whole room – you can add a pop of color, or soften a busy look. They are super comfy for lounging and they … Continue reading
For the past month I have been caught up in the middle of sewing madness. Last week I drove 4 hours north to visit my friend Colleen (AKA the fabulous Saratoga Mama) and attended Saratoga Baby & Toddler Expo, which was my first expo ever. I had no idea what to expect. Let me tell you, … Continue reading
Easter can feel very … plastic – all the plastic eggs, plastic baskets, polyester bunnies – it can be a little too much sometimes. So if you like eco-friendly decoration you might like the idea of a completely natural way of dying your Easter eggs. Meet the natural dye: onion! It’s a traditional dying technique … Continue reading
We rub their faces, then their hands, and then their faces again. And just when you thought they were clean, it’s time to wipe their faces … again. It’s a never ending cycle. In case you didn’t get the memo, washcloths should be on your “things I need when the baby arrives” list. And you will … Continue reading
Bamboola Baby 