http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog daily 0.75 2015-05-14 http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/9/21/mending-mondays-patching-and-reinforcing-tattered-broken-in-jeans monthly 0.5 2014-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411354815395-3JAWMDB4ABMRQHCSOK0E/Denim+patch+back+side+detail.jpg Blog - Mending Mondays - Patching and reinforcing tattered, broken in jeans Detail of a denim patch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411355253657-EEOYBJ6PB50FZ9V2EREM/Denim+jean+patch+final Blog - Mending Mondays - Patching and reinforcing tattered, broken in jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411354711207-F0X7GIZXYR126NBV44QT/Jeans+patched+inside+out Blog - Mending Mondays - Patching and reinforcing tattered, broken in jeans The inside of a pair of patched jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411354742999-541T5IMDW1UJFAUGEPGB/Broken+in+denim+patch+machine+sewing Blog - Mending Mondays - Patching and reinforcing tattered, broken in jeans Machine sewing a denim patch to tattered jeans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411354297281-FAM67GR24XR0299TS8G2/Mending+Mondays%3A+patching+tattered+broken+in+style+jeans Blog - Mending Mondays - Patching and reinforcing tattered, broken in jeans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411353919988-7LTUULYZSCO8IVDQPNTF/Patching+tattered+style+jeans Blog - Mending Mondays - Patching and reinforcing tattered, broken in jeans The denim patch on these tattered, broken in jeans is barely visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411354979099-19GYHCQVML1ERQUUGRDC/Small+denim+jean+patch+detail Blog - Mending Mondays - Patching and reinforcing tattered, broken in jeans On left, a small hole. On right, the patched hole. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/9/19/recording-memories monthly 0.5 2014-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411153695610-5PCZ4KSBZOTNZ9EI9HGG/Black+and+white+baby+bench+photos.jpg Blog - Recording Memories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411153452581-IXRD0M25ZKWGXWYWTBO5/making+memories.jpg Blog - Recording Memories https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411154071351-K2MNLPXFDZ9HUDRUI5XO/Baby+in+big+chair.jpg Blog - Recording Memories The big chair pose was fun, but required assistance. I did really get to know my camera in those early months. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411153894392-51XURV5XCIQP2B5DHJ1Q/Baby+with+cowlick.jpg Blog - Recording Memories The best photos are unplanned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1411153761376-F8AG9V85MOPWKZN60Q75/bench+baby+photo+fail.jpg Blog - Recording Memories Baby on a bench-Mom photographer fail! http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/9/17/fall-gardening monthly 0.5 2014-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410991538726-YOC4PYOWH9U42ODUYDAI/The+start+of+fall+gardening+with+toddler.png Blog - Fall gardening begins! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410991128161-Y0BKA2BLML85RJP8ALMM/fall+garden+plant+colors+cabbage+.jpg Blog - Fall gardening begins! I love the color of cabbage and use regular cabbage, which is far cheaper than ornamental cabbage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410990646421-NCZZI9B1CAN7F82A3NGT/Stroller+gardening+with+day+lilies+as+toys.jpg Blog - Fall gardening begins! Day lilies are fascinating to a young toddler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410990811922-7JTMI5PJNZZG8NBA0UZZ/fall+planter+urban+garden.jpg Blog - Fall gardening begins! This ledge was once used for standing by a mother picking up from school. I moved this heavy pot to the ledge the next day. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/9/15/mending-mondays monthly 0.5 2014-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410817836788-T92G7CM8NAWR803VPJ2X/Mending+Mondays+inspiration+to+repair+clothes.png Blog - Mending Mondays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410819974050-A7ZUT8YGT1TKXRQ96ZY5/Mending+pile+attack.png Blog - Mending Mondays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410820213054-6L0GDGQR0A3TVBCHQWJD/Mending+supplies.jpg Blog - Mending Mondays http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/9/11/be-kind monthly 0.5 2014-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410459527713-XVQYITB59AISYJAQMZFY/There+is+a+big+world+out+there.+Be+Kind.png Blog - Be Kind. (and reactions to our urban garden.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1410460702181-JLY3XCYJ54D44Q9K3Y0Y/Reactions+to+an+urban+garden.+Strawberries+on+the+street.png Blog - Be Kind. (and reactions to our urban garden.) I am pleasantly surprised by reactions and kindness towards our urban garden. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/9/4/children-and-flowers monthly 0.5 2014-09-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1409888080982-DF1J560SGIDQ1XAOBS44/toddler-gardening-dirt.jpg Blog - Children and Flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1409888042917-T8XLHAWJ4FOCJB4TOVU0/toddler-gardening-dirty.jpg Blog - Children and Flowers We get dirty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1409887983699-TKFWQRAUD0RCBZ4PNY37/earth-laughs-in-flowers-toddler-gardening.jpg Blog - Children and Flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1409888113708-BD7KN1WG7OI4UF704WAN/toddler-gardening-wagon.jpg Blog - Children and Flowers Little hands are constantly exploring in the garden. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/8/21/on-reading-aloud monthly 0.5 2014-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1408717764084-35ISK52L9XLYVUDU6XUS/toddler-reading-aloud.jpg Blog - On Reading Aloud I have this particular board book (Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?) memorized. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1408675547148-HXVQQID4EZB1DXSXB7VI/tips-reading-to-babies.jpg Blog - On Reading Aloud https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1408717671594-HKM4SYLC7HXE239DQ5VB/toddler-books-reading.jpg Blog - On Reading Aloud We have cubbies and baskets for easily accessible books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1408717570881-5WB17CHW3BL3BFTYJ23O/reading-aloud-struggle.jpg Blog - On Reading Aloud Meltdowns happen. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/8/17/felt-board-baby-gate monthly 0.5 2014-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1408467733209-I15ADYSXCA903EUAFHG4/secure-baby-gate-board.jpg Blog - Felt Board Baby Gate The spindles hold the board in place on one side. The other side required screwing small pieces of wood into the baseboards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1408467596479-P8HA2U930HKP3DOFFSWA/how-to-upholster-baby-gate-board.jpg Blog - Felt Board Baby Gate Batting (from an old sleeping bag) is the first layer over the plywood. 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I do need a new rug though... http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/8/17/waiting monthly 0.5 2014-08-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1408326684881-M7PB2ZWZ35K77ED0DJ20/Laura+Ingalls+Wilder+quote.jpg Blog - Waiting http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/6/3/what-is-a-weed monthly 0.5 2014-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1401813325487-JKQ6B6VWUNF4TJFJ10S8/toddler-gardening-watering-plants.jpg Blog - What is a weed? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1401813246558-YZMSLHFG9K6MRLNNL9FJ/toddler-gardening-petting-plants.jpg Blog - What is a weed? Petting the plants gently! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1401813183516-7KMUE7I3X8VQV7KY0ANB/toddler-gardening-hose.jpg Blog - What is a weed? Watering seems to be fascinating to my toddler. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1401801042078-VBNZJ9NJEDSTQ6A92MX1/what+is+a+weed.jpg Blog - What is a weed? http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/3/14/tips-for-adjusting-to-life-as-a-new-mom monthly 0.5 2014-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1401456415811-FMFOYN563MFDHYYHDHTG/new-motherhood.jpg Blog - Tips for adjusting to life as a new mom Photo by Melissa Fisher I barely recognize the person in the photo above (both the baby and myself.)   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1401455170992-DG9LG5YW1JAUZ8TWL5NI/tips-new-mom-sanity.jpg Blog - Tips for adjusting to life as a new mom Another tip: plan for a restless night of sleep after the birthday cupcake. Those sprinkles either kept her awake from sugar, or gave her a tummy ache. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/5/12/dirt monthly 0.5 2014-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1399951258442-L8WIZW2VJS8L7CY09OAO/spring-smell-like-dirt.jpg Blog - Dirt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1399951768813-GRENMBMQV4W7UEWYJ8BD/spring-planting-pots.jpg Blog - Dirt My plant markers may not be very toddler-friendly... http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/30/homemade-natural-cleaning-products monthly 0.5 2014-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1399055897961-NMK8KQMCL7HEK6DGFVD1/elbow-grease-cleaning.jpg Blog - Homemade, natural cleaning products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1399053942704-YLVUJW165TVM2MUR2KTH/natural-homemade-cleaning-products.jpg Blog - Homemade, natural cleaning products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1399055147074-V4IEQRWKMPX7Q1BLHDQ6/vinegar-natural-cleaning.jpg Blog - Homemade, natural cleaning products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1399055364306-J84ZWEEFJEJLDI07TLHR/baking-soda-deodorize.jpg Blog - Homemade, natural cleaning products http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/25/gcdc-drum-circle monthly 0.5 2014-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398733457359-PY3FHXXMDGTLR92XCLMY/gcdc-2014-post-change.jpg Blog - The Great Cloth Diaper Change-recap Post-change at the 2014 Great Cloth Diaper Change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398733201333-GBAC2ZJP039JW7L1VP64/husband-with-baby-gcdc.jpg Blog - The Great Cloth Diaper Change-recap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398735030674-RNJMHPZTP6IOESHQA1FX/good-people-gcdclv-2014.jpg Blog - The Great Cloth Diaper Change-recap Members of the Lehigh Valley Diaper Circle http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/27/spring-cleaning monthly 0.5 2014-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398702436935-E0OCCMRDXLTIQPSE0X3E/never-find-time.jpg Blog - Spring cleaning, inspired by Facebook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398702213584-83MYCQY1OC4Z28FGABKA/start-them-early-cleaning.jpg Blog - Spring cleaning, inspired by Facebook Starting her early http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/24/projects-seeking-perfection monthly 0.5 2014-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398362200136-9KXFVZB3YB2L7THEA4S1/soft-soled-shoes-moccasin.jpg Blog - Projects seeking perfection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398363196787-6JBH85K9VOJZN5I38OB5/green-baby-cape.jpg Blog - Projects seeking perfection The cape is a winner! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398363154567-JK5UO01HMMOTS25CIGJX/easter-bonnet-fail.jpg Blog - Projects seeking perfection Yes, I realize she looks like a nun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398362285662-28POLHKOKDR0TUP1PDDB/soft-soled-shoes-closeup.jpg Blog - Projects seeking perfection First attempt at soft soled shoes http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/3/14/why-we-use-cloth monthly 0.5 2014-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398361588949-1NC64PFE64ITBQVXXMCX/cloth-diaper-clothesline-window.jpg Blog - Why we use cloth While cloth diapers hanging on the clothesline was a normal sight for my grandmother, I'm pretty sure she would find the fun colors frivolous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398356379678-JDP2O6040Q2TENIXG356/cloth-diapers-changing-the-world.jpg Blog - Why we use cloth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398355946849-821JR0G6QQ6FX8Z0NIMZ/cloth-diapers-prefold-pink.jpg Blog - Why we use cloth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398357225155-KHT378T6TSB8BKDJIN5X/why-use-cloth-diapers.jpg Blog - Why we use cloth http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/22/fz6morwzswsgtx45wa5j16fjb8oj4n monthly 0.5 2014-04-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398172197561-S61WW06I11EYAQIAP8JX/jimmy-carter-outdoors-quote.com Blog - Earth Day http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/17/toddler monthly 0.5 2014-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1398344678337-J7RC4896VONZRKEY2Q6U/toddler-gardening-april-2014.jpg Blog - Toddler? Gardening with my toddler. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/16/fascinator monthly 0.5 2014-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397699883290-HU4OEQWFQSSGVDJX0EGR/butterfly-fascinator-back-detail.jpg Blog - Fascinating butterflies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397699851606-3JBHQ40ZHN3U3ZRBF8DS/butterfly-fascinator.back.jpg Blog - Fascinating butterflies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397699486517-17JJ7B5ZOR7IDFC75OAV/butterfly-fascinator-front.jpg Blog - Fascinating butterflies http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/16/on-bonnets monthly 0.5 2014-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397698090193-BVANH8RP05FVFBHQGGB7/easter-bonnet-irving-berlin.jpg Blog - Bonnets http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/12/sock-bunny monthly 0.5 2014-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397446389393-LC9USJMYVQBD5OGCYNE0/sock-bunny-chair.jpg Blog - Sock bunny I think this guy's tie is adorable. He still hasn't been named yet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397445558180-2H4GMY46EQ1DENLYU7J3/sock-bunny-before.jpg Blog - Sock bunny My mother wore out this pair of Smartwool socks. She has a hard time parting with quality and loves Smartwool. I suppose my fabric hoarding may come from my mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397445507669-MO4DDG20B6DNOH2CSK5Y/upcycled-sock-bunny.jpg Blog - Sock bunny https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397446438592-OZG8ICCLS71CN95OH9D9/sock-bunny-balcony.jpg Blog - Sock bunny Hand stitching doesn't feel tedious when done enjoying a beautiful day in a rocking chair. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/12/denim-storage-baskets monthly 0.5 2014-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397391235291-8QGBON68Y2GGPNSUSPW2/drawer.needs.organizing.jpg Blog - Denim storage baskets Clearly I need something to organize this drawer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397389760924-76FJVKWBP49GM9NLTJMD/upcycled-denim-basket.jpg Blog - Denim storage baskets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397389229225-U4WZ1F17A9LRIZNF603B/denim-baskets-sew-lines.jpg Blog - Denim storage baskets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397391666024-5NUV5IFAY8YE2DSD2BQ3/denim-basket-small-toy-storage.jpg Blog - Denim storage baskets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397389724292-PZ6RT5BFHRZU9KA0MQXU/upcycled-denim-storage-baskets.jpg Blog - Denim storage baskets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397391188651-SJ9F1KV966Y7573QM7P9/upcycled-denim-basket-drawer-organizer.jpg Blog - Denim storage baskets I think this style of fabric basket will make a good drawer organizer. http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/9/creating-pillowcase-dresses monthly 0.5 2014-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397095376232-3N2FM8JX47R3V56AS98F/pillowcase-dresses-lessons-learned.jpg Blog - Creating Pillowcase Dresses Two styles of pillowcase dresses-elastic neckline and tied ribbon neckline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397095702820-DKIRPJO91IY66NF0AYLZ/pillowcase-dresses-back.jpg Blog - Creating Pillowcase Dresses The back of the pillowcase dresses. The navy pillowcase had stripes in two spots, which created a fun back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1397095740965-GM4Z5SIZ5SJDFK0X0JCV/pillowcase-dresses-close-up.jpg Blog - Creating Pillowcase Dresses Seam binding is easy and perfect for pillowcase dresses http://www.alwaysbeflowers.com/blog/2014/4/7/wool-carrot-toys-up-cycle monthly 0.5 2014-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/52f6ab24e4b013e3f9444065/1396925454025-GG94H6EG1BXJ28B7X4M4/fabric-scraps-play-food-carrots.jpg Blog - Carrot Toys from fabric scraps A wedge shape (with a bump on top for the top of the carrot) is easily sewn into a carrot. 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