Category: Friends

The 12 days of Christmas vacation

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

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The 12 days of Christmas vacation {Heather's Handmade Life}

On the twelfth day of Christmas vacation, my family sent to me Twelve snacks served daily Eleven whiny demands Ten wicked tantrums Nine loads of laundry Eight spills a-spilling Seven rowdy neighbours Six frantic deadlines Five Mommy meltdowns Four broken Wii remotes Three Advil…

Category: Friends, Holidays, Mommy confession, Our Daughter, Our Son, Parenting, The Mom Scene

I “share custody” with my neighbour, and it’s fantastic

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

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So the kids were out of the house on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to about 7 p.m. I have no idea what they were doing, but I do know where they were. They are seven and five, so this independence might sound a little…

Category: Friends, Parenting, The Mom Scene

School bus stop fashion

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

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Fashion trends for the 2017-18 school bus season include faded flannel PJ pants and oversized sweaters, accessorized with wool caps and travel mugs.

Category: Friends, It's all about me, School, The Mom Scene, Uncategorized

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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My Top Posts
DIY dog crate cover
Easy DIY sofa tables
DIY monkey bars
How to make a backyard water blob
DIY chair pockets for classrooms
Sew a reversible circle skirt
How to re-cover patio furniture cushions
How to sew a cozy nap mat
Build your own slide-out pantry
Quilts from baby clothes
PREGNANCY blog posts
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