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  • blabla

    One of our most FAVORITE companies in the world is BLABLA! Check out this sweet sweet annimated video to take care of some of those monday afternoon blues. Sure helped me out!
  • exploring food

    . (psst – 3 spots left for this awesome camp) Exploring Food : July 11 – 15 This week is all about food! Each class will include an organic snack while also exploring and discussing what went into it. We will learn about where food comes from and even have a special guest from Earthfare […]
  • all about upcycling!

    . Tuesday’s classes involve upcycling of previously-used tin cans! We’ve teamed up with Jittery Joes and have some pretty awesome cans to make garden planters out of. We’ll even plant seeds in them! We’ll talk about the importance of drainage, rocks, compost, and soil, all the while decorating our cans to the nines! 10am & […]
  • fairy land

    Fairy bench Bunkbeds! Table and chair set Surfer fairy with surfboard Bark and moss bed with hand sewn pillow FAIRY SCHOOL Fairy school, previously blogged here, has wrapped up. {Sigh} What a fun time. What insanely creative girls! . (Read more of Karen’s adventureson her blog normaltownlab:) (& thanks for such a great Fairy Class, […]
  • glitter

    DIY GLITTER Today @ 4: How do you make your very own glitter at home? We’re here to show you! (plus go home with the recipe!)
  • the perfect diaper bag

    . Oh yes, they’re here. One of the best diaper bags we’ve ever seen. This bag is more than just the best unisex diaper bag you’ll ever own, it’s a canvas lifestyle bag that can become a laptop bag when you head back to work and also converts into a back pack for easy handling […]
  • swap-a-rama

    the swap-a-rama-rama has BEGUN!!! 12-4, $5 upcycle your old clothes!
  • Little Pea

    . Here is a great & simple idea for creating a craft to go along with your favorite book! (We do it twice a week here, & it’s so much fun!) This is a perfect activity for friends to do together, or families. As you can see from the photos above, we certainly are enjoying […]
  • make a wish

    . Such a great class this morning! We read “The Little Engine That Could” & made mini “wishing wells” to put our accomplishments in. Remember to hold your wish tightly & say “I think I can” before you put it in your well! ♥
  • snowflakes

    . Thursday’s class: SNOWFLAKE MAKIN’ We miss the snow already so we thought we’d make a blizzard of snowflakes to hang in our windows. Come on in and make ALL SIZES – some HUGE & some tiny! We’re hoping you leave with your arms full of snow…
  • gift wrapping!

    . Our friend Christina over at down & out chic came in today so we were inspired to share her gift wrapping ideas using interesting & clever materials. And yes, we are the only shop in town with washi tape & baker’s twine for all of your presents!!!
  • HOLLY DAY

    . we made our list, and we’re checkin’ it twice… at our inaugural Holly Day artist market! This Saturday stop by to shop local and buy handmade! Over 20 vendors to choose from & hot cider! . Sugar Cookie, Rachel Sleppy, Catie Adams, Block and Brayer, Kelly Ruberto, Tin Cup, Leslie Snipes, Farm and Forest […]