Miss Ellen’s mama is not into ruffles, frills, or anything pink. She’s much more suited to greens and browns. However, girly hair bow holders can easily be made in hues of green and brown. These are so simple and so practical – a perfect gift. Hair bow holders could not be easier. Simply buy some [...]
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How To Hair Bows
Here’s a quick how-to-hair bow. Supplies needed: Needle Thread Ribbon Alligator Clips Hot Glue and Glue Gun At least 1 cute little girl Thread a needle. Take some ribbon. Create one loop with the ribbon. Make a second, equally sized loop. My two loops are about 5″ across. There is not a right or wrong [...]
Embroidered Backpack
I picked up this backpack for 3 bucks. Yep. Three bucks. If I could have found twenty backpacks for the same price, I’d have bought them all, but alas, there was only one at the rock bottom price. Catie’s mom is a big Tennessee fan, so I opt for all things orange in her regard. [...]
My Baby Bosch
Let me tell you about my experience with mixers. When hubby and I got married years ago, we registered and received the Kitchen-Aid mixer. It’s was and is the standard, go-to gift for wedding registries. It’s a solid brand. Comes in every color known to mankind. Very cool. Trendy and functional. I make homemade bread – think [...]
Crib Recall – Yippy, Yippy, Yay!
Here’s the story of how we got paid for this crib. Hubby and I got a crib from a neighbor for free. Yep. Free. They were throwing it away; we came in and saved the day! It was a Jenny Lind, mint green. Nothing special, but perfectly useful. Figured we could find a good home [...]










































