• Gettin' Crafty

    Wreaths that SLEIGH all day.

    Hello friends! You literally just finished your Thanksgiving meal, and the holiday season is now in full swing. And why not? I always feel there is so much positivity and great memories that surround the holidays. So I say embrace it! In case you haven’t noticed, I have a little obsession with wreathing. Holiday wreaths have always been one of my favorite Christmas decorations ever since I was a little girl. There are so many looks and styles out there, you can really get creative with it all. They can be whimsical or traditional, lavish or modest. I’ve always been inspired by these minimalist hoop wreaths, and think they are…

  • Gettin' Crafty

    Kindness Really Does Rock

    I can’t think of a better creative project to do with kids that has such a positive and inspiring message!  I first learned about kindness rocks about two years ago from my neighbor who was visiting Cape Cod over the summer.  He and his family had found some beautifully painted rocks on a beach in Truro, MA, and were so moved by the encouraging message written on them. It turns out these rocks have been making the rounds across Cape Cod for a little while now.  They are part of The Kindness Rocks Project – which believes “one message at just the right time can change your entire day, outlook, life…” There’s…

  • Mind & Body Wellness

    When in Doubt, Write it Out

    Ever since I was a teenager, when things would bother me or weigh me down, I would write it all out on paper. I don’t even remember how or why I decided to do it this way, but I’ve been using this technique ever since, when situations are really bugging me. We all have those circumstances in our lives that we dwell upon and that give us worry. The other day, I was having “a day”, and I needed to work on moving past the stress and move onward and upward. So I started to write everything out that was troubling me. How I like to do it: The way…