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Boredom To Delight: The Troll Village

There are dozens of things to do during this down time in Quarantine! Be Creative! Be that fun mom who lets the kids get dirty and make things! … Read More Boredom To Delight: The Troll Village

March 21, 2020March 22, 2020 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Because she thought she had to… and other false myths

“Notice me Lord!” she wanted Him to see her. Martha longed for acknowledgment and love, and was willing to do anything to get it… … Read More Because she thought she had to… and other false myths

August 30, 2019September 21, 2019 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Tip Time ~ Saving Money by Making Your Own Laundry Detergent

Even our son can make laundry detergent with a bit of assistance. It is easy, Fun, and it saves SO much money!… Read More Tip Time ~ Saving Money by Making Your Own Laundry Detergent

February 1, 2016February 6, 2016 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Never Judge a Hat By Its Cover ~Day 16 of The 40 Day Projects

When paired with Martha Stewart’s Blue Rooster Contact Paper, my heart was thrilled by the perfect transformation the two Hat Boxes
… Read More Never Judge a Hat By Its Cover ~Day 16 of The 40 Day Projects

May 17, 2015August 8, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Dandelion Tea: Project #12 of our 40 in 40 Days

This “Weed” is rumored to be an appetite suppressant and a diuretic.
It can be taken as an herbal supplement or included with other ingredients contained in weight loss supplements and detoxifying products.… Read More Dandelion Tea: Project #12 of our 40 in 40 Days

May 13, 2015September 4, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Spring Vegetable Planting: Day 7 of the 40 Day Challenge

My early spring crops this year include leeks, lettuces, and spinach. I like to plant several varieties, each with a different maturation date for a prolonged and varied harvest.… Read More Spring Vegetable Planting: Day 7 of the 40 Day Challenge

May 8, 2015May 21, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

The Hutch: A Summer Project –Day 6

My goals were to add more blue in the Hutch, and also to add a bit of summer to the look.
… Read More The Hutch: A Summer Project –Day 6

May 7, 2015May 28, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Developing Healthy Confidence in Children: 40 Day Project, Day 5

Not only are we LEARNING about new and unusual vegetables,
we are meeting new people, practicing manners, learning the art of conversation, the value of money, and the wisdom of decision making on the fly. This is confidence building 101.… Read More Developing Healthy Confidence in Children: 40 Day Project, Day 5

May 6, 2015May 21, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

A Comfortable, Beautiful, Clean Living Room: the 40 Days Project (Day 4)

Today, my son and I rolled up our sleeves and DID IT! We made our Living Room a place of comfort, purpose, and beauty! … Read More A Comfortable, Beautiful, Clean Living Room: the 40 Days Project (Day 4)

May 5, 2015May 21, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

40 Projects in 40 Days… Project 3 –SCIENCE

My Son’s favorite subject is Science. We are finished with official Schooling for 5th Grade now, but he loves experimenting so much, I think it to be a shame to let that craving for learning suffer in the summertime.   Testing  for acidic and base (alkaline) substances. We set out to discover the makeup of… Read More 40 Projects in 40 Days… Project 3 –SCIENCE

May 4, 2015May 21, 2015 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

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