Category: School

School’s not happening so now what?

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

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Five and a half months. That’s how long our kids will be out of school, assuming things re-start in September — and a September start is the one true, beautiful thing I refuse to stop believing in, so don’t burst my bubble.

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Teaching kids to pack their lunch

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

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Teaching kids to pack their lunch + FREE PRINTABLE {Heather's Handmade Life}

I decided our kids were surely old enough to pack their own lunch, so I printed out a list of guidelines and stuck it to the side of the fridge.

Category: Our Daughter, Our Son, Parenting, School, The Mom Scene

School lunch container tips & tricks

Posted on August 20, 2019 by

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Today we’re talking about the best school lunch containers — what lasts, what’s worth the extra money, and what you can cheap out on — and how to store them!

Category: Organization, School

I’m Heather Laura Clarke. I’m journalist and blogger in beautiful Nova Scotia, I have a 10-year-old son and an 8-year-old daughter, I married my high school sweetheart, and this is the story of my handmade life.

I have depression and anxiety, and I fight like hell every day to keep it from taking over my life. Making things isn’t just a hobby — it’s part of what keeps me alive.

Whether I’m working on my novel, decorating a room, busting out my power tools to build furniture, getting muddy in the pottery studio, sewing clothes for my kids, or cross-stitching a swear word, I’m all about using my creativity to craft a life I love.

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DIY dog crate cover
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DIY chair pockets for classrooms
How to make a backyard water blob
Sew a reversible circle skirt
Build your own slide-out pantry
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Quilts from baby clothes
How to sew a cozy nap mat
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