4-19-2025
What I Can’t Let Go Of:
(Just like the NPR Politics podcast on Fridays- minus the “Politics or otherwise” disclaimer.
This blog is publicly, a politics-free zone, so all musings will be “Otherwise“.)
How About Buy 1, Get 50 Free?
Did you hear about the pet octopus who arrived pregnant!
Yep, Dad and son ended up with 51 octopi instead of the one they ordered!
They went to extraordinary lengths to care for them, and to find aquariums that wanted some!
This story came out last April, but it is still rolling around in my head,
popping up here and there unexpectedly
usually when I’m in a more-than-I-bargained-for situation
You can read some of the original stories here and here and here.
Or the NY Times followup story from last week here.
On the Blog This Week
Custom Crafted Candles!
I feel a bit ridiculous about how excited I am about these candles.
More than just this one adorable pillar candle, I also shared how I decorated tapers, and even created a companion stripe to compliment the original florals.
All without decoupage — no Mod Podge or even glue! No mess crafting right here!!!
Fifteen minutes and magical results!
Spring Garden Planning?
Get ready for some serious sticker shock!
But luckily, I have put together a list of my 17 favorite tricks for stretching my gardening budget.
I am all on board for more getting more garden green without spending more green!
You too? Great jump over ad check out my budget stretching tips — and be sure to let me know if I missed a favorite of yours.
What Moms Really Want
You may be surprised by what moms really want.
And then you may feel a bit overwhelmed.
Don’t be!!! This guide will help you plan the most memorable mother’s day ever. One she will remember all year long!
PS: This is a different Mother’s Day Guide — not a single affiliate link in the whole thing!
Today’s Tip
Today’s tip will make your life so much easier — I only wish
we had started this when our kids were young!!!
Remember, these tips are exclusive content for my creative community.
They will be in the Saturday newsletter emails only
(and sometimes in the FB and IG stories for my followers there).
It’s just one way I can say thank you to all those who support me time after time!
Don’t worry, you too, can become a House Mate!
Great Shares From Around the Web
Since I was traveling and in-person grandma-ing this week, I only have one great share:
So FUN!!!
Leslie, of My 100 Year Old Home, shared all the details of how she created these delightful spring flowers that I’m obsessing over.
I think I NEED a few of these in my life. Bookmarks, anyone?
Aren’t these the best? I’m planing to use Leslie’s technique.
But if you’re just not up for trying these yourself, I found these from Etsy:
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I hope you’ve been enjoying this Easter weekend!!! Thanks for hanging out with me a bit,
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