Category: Our Daughter

Prepping for puberty

The only trouble with these puberty books is that now both kids are convinced they’re going through puberty … and I’m pretty sure they’re not.

Tiny toys taking over

Tiny toys taking over {Heather's Handmade Life}

Remember how Shopkins started the tiny toy craze and parents were always complaining about spending $5 for a rubber avocado the size of a thumbnail?

Stuffed animal zoo re-do

DIY Stuffed Animal Zoo {Heather's Handmade Life}

The more time I spend making things for our home, the more I realize nothing stays the same. Kids grow, needs shift, tastes change, trends pass and what once felt beautiful or functional can suddenly stop being either. Longtime readers may remember that three… Continue Reading “Stuffed animal zoo re-do”

A tale of two family rings

A tale of two family rings: Why I gave them to my children now instead of waiting. {Heather's Handmade Life}

We assumed she’d lost the ring at school, as she’d admitted to taking it off. I wondered if I should have just left it safely in my jewelry box.

Super-soft reversible child’s robe

Super-soft reversible child's hooded robe | Easy to sew! {Heather's Handmade Life}

Our daughter loves this super-soft reversible hooded robe, and it was easy to sew thanks to a free pattern!