Author Archives: Carissa

15
Apr, 2010

tiny little project

i’ve had this nail clipper case since about 1991 when i went on my first overseas trip.  it’s starting to show its age and was never that attractive in the first place.  i think it cost me only a few … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff | 2 Comments
15
Apr, 2010

trail mix bars

remember long ago, when i teased you with this photo? i debated long and hard about whether to share this dangerous recipe with you, and today i decided that i just can’t keep it from you any longer.  here are … Continue reading →

Posted in yum | 2 Comments
10
Apr, 2010

why didn’t we do this earlier?

last christmas, at my parents’ house, we really enjoyed watching the birds at their birdfeeders and mr. happy stuff made an off-hand comment that maybe we should get some birdfeeders at our house.  i’m not sure why this hadn’t occurred … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, spring, stuff that makes me smile | 2 Comments
05
Apr, 2010

baby-related things i’ve made that i haven’t yet told you about

canvas buckets to hold diapering supplies and mini burp rags (see below) in the baby’s room.  glad i finally found a good use for that awesome ribbon trim!  the buckets in the first picture are still a little floppier than … Continue reading →

Posted in baby stuff, crafty stuff | 7 Comments
20
Mar, 2010

handmade happy baby goodness

we’ve been blessed with so many gifts from generous friends and family lately.  of course, most of my favorites are the handmade items.  here are pictures of some of those beauties that have entered our house recently: flannel and terrycloth … Continue reading →

Posted in baby stuff, crafty stuff | 2 Comments
17
Mar, 2010

the happy baby story

the last two weeks have been the usual whirlwind of life-changing activities that babies usually bring to new parents.  there is so much to tell of this amazing story that i’m a bit overwhelmed.  here are some of the highlights: … Continue reading →

Posted in baby stuff | 10 Comments
08
Mar, 2010

Mixtape

In honor of Gabriel James joining our family, I’ve put together a mix of music for you to enjoy. Some of it is new stuff, some of it’s old stuff. Some of it’s kids’ stuff, some isn’t especially for kids, … Continue reading →

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03
Mar, 2010

introducing…

the happy baby gabriel james born 2-28-2010 welcomed into our family 3-2-2010

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22
Feb, 2010

cute lil’ dress

a tiny friend of mine is having her first birthday tomorrow, and i had a hankering to make a dress, so i found this pattern and tutorial online and altered it just a bit to make it reversible. i used … Continue reading →

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22
Feb, 2010

awesome concert

i just got back from a fantastic concert.  the wailin’ jennys sang at the very intimate and acoustically wonderful stoughton opera house.  hearing them live brought tears to my eyes and a full feeling to my heart more than once.  … Continue reading →

Posted in la la la!, stuff that sparks a glow in my soul | 2 Comments