yaRRnthings: Groups

In the past, it seems that this time of year rolls around and I am bemoaning the loss of my cro-jp (my crochet mojo) am looking for ways and ideas to start hooking again. This year there has been some slower periods but not the overall drop in stitching. I think this is in part to my adding knitting to…

#ad Elegance is key with Dress First

  My daughter, The Teen, formerly uninterested in what she wears, has suddenly declared that she likes “looking” at fashion. While shopping may be a challenge, she enjoys visiting different sites for clothes and is getting excited about her version of the prom, the eighth grade dance. We visited DressFirst.com and took a look at some styles that we both…

Write a Review Wednesday: Cleo in the Snow

It’s been so cold in these parts and here is a sweet book to share with your preschooler. Cleo in the Snow (Cleo the Cat) by Stella Blackstone and Caroline Mockford is a joyful book about a cat’s romp in the snow. This book is told in rhyming text and is accompanied by bold drawings. Cleo is such a cutie…

Family Celebration At @philamuseum

Family Celebration Asian New Year: Year of the Horse Sunday, January 12 Ring in the Year of the Horse with a day of art and culture. The Philadelphia Suns will usher in the day with a traditional lion dance followed by performances by local students from the Folk Arts– Cultural Treasures Charter School. Enjoy demonstrations of calligraphy and paper cutting. Create artwork…

Twisted Mix Tape: No Regrets

I am back this week to link up with Jen’s Twisted MixTape and the theme is all about Past Mistakes. Thank you Jen for a moment to pour out my heart!   Michael Bolton Said I Loved You…But I Lied While I have never played willie nilly with someone’s heart I had to include this song. It’s deep (tongue firmly…