Category Archives: Holidays
Happy Valentine’s Day
Or should I say Happy Hidden Buddy Finale Day? This year’s HBs have been fun: -Handprint Hearts (Little O did not really enjoy this, but it turned out cute) -Cacao Nib cookies (Fair Trade Organic Cacao Nibs) -This printable -Valentine’s Candy from Little O (Thanks Mom!) -Equal Exchange Hot Chocolate made with milk instead of […]
Hidden Buddies Begin: 10 Valentine Ideas
Hidden Buddies started yesterday, and I’m brainstorming ideas for the rest of the week. Here are a few I’m thinking about: 1. Mini Valentine Printables from A Pair of Pears (perhaps printed on paper grocery bags to be green.) {source} 2. Heart Shaped Carrots from Recipe by Photo (I happen to have a bag of organic […]
Fair Trade Chocolate for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for fair trade chocolate for V-Day, here are a few great ideas: Equal Exchange Chocolate Hearts – I’ve purchased Equal Exchange’s dark chocolate minis, and they were delicious. So I’m sure these hearts would be tasty too. Divine Chocolate Hearts - I am definitely a fan of Divine chocolates. The name says it […]
Hidden Buddies Begin One Week From Today
I’ve already started prepping a few little gifts, because Hidden Buddies will start on February 7. Last year was the year of silly puns and printing on old grocery bags. The last two years have included some sweet treats (chocolate peanut butter no bake hearts and cookie dough hearts). We’ll see if this year turns out to have […]
The Stockings were Hung by the Chimney with Care
This year, I have spent a lot of time at my sewing machine and holding my crochet hook because I have been determined to make several Christmas gifts. I have not, however, remembered to take many pictures, and most of the gifts are already wrapped now. Oh well! One of my favorite Christmas projects is […]


