I had told a friend recently that I didn't have a bucket list--I had Egypt. I was lucky as a child and met an Egyptologist who worked at the school my mother was attending. I had the chicken pox and couldn't go to school but couldn't stay home alone, so I went along to my mom's classes. Her professor must have caught that I perked up greatly during this Master's level class and took me into her inner sanctum where I was shown artifacts and research. After that, I just knew I was going to be the ... Read More
Where to See Highland Cows in Edinburgh
I had a list of what I absolutely needed to do before we left Scotland and right at the top of the list was seeing Highland Cows up close. I had seen them from a distance--you just drive around the Highlands and you'll see them grazing at the side of the road--but we were getting strapped for time and couldn't really leave Edinburgh to chase the close encounter I was after. I found that I was feeling constantly panicked because my must-do list was shrinking by the day simply due to time ... Read More
Why You Should Take a Hong Kong Harbour Tour
If there is a city in the world where you can stay busy for 24 hours straight, Hong Kong is it. And when you're visiting for a short length of time, you want to do it justice. It's nice when you already have a familiarity with the city (Scott grew up there and we visited in our pre-kid days), but visiting Hong Kong with kids is another deal altogether. While we had a list of what we wanted to accomplish before we got there, it was another beast to get through it while the kids were fighting ... Read More
Yes No Maybe Mother’s Day SVG
I have found that my kids ask a heck of a lot of questions but they ultimately come down to three basic answers--yes, no, and maybe. Often that answer depends on how much coffee I've had when they first ask. I created this fun Yes No Maybe Mother's Day SVG that is perfect on a coffee mug (or anything else your kids may see!). Add in the checkmark if you want or just point to the answer as you sip away. Make sure you head to the bottom of the tutorial to find out how to win a Cricut Explore Air 2 ... Read More
Handmade Gifts Inspired by Travel
I love travel and I love handmade and I know I can't be the only one. It's fun to get souvenirs and gifts during your travels or when someone brings you one back, but I think it's extra special to actually make a travel-inspired gift. I've rounded up some of my favourite handmade gifts inspired by travel that I've made over the last few years. Any of these would be great for the traveler in your life! I'm obviously madly in love with Scotland and I know so many other people are, too (and ... Read More
Scottish Thistle Cross Stitch Pattern
My love for Scotland has been on my mind lately and I wanted to create something to somewhat commemorate our time here. The Scottish thistle has been one of those favourite Scottish things that consistently jumps out at me, so I thought I would try my hand at stitching up a Scottish Thistle Cross Stitch Pattern. I'm pretty much in love with the result! **This pattern is free and for personal use only.** Supplies: Scottish Thistle Cross Stitch Pattern DMC 208, 209, 3345, 3347, C550, ... Read More