why mommies are afraid to shower...

...we have opportunistic 2 year olds.

I am thankful that my kiddos have most recently shown such an interest in art, but I am more thankful that bathtub crayons wipe right off of new dressers as well as off of bathtubs.

A long time ago I picked up some silver sharpies at Lowes for writing on Christmas presents. They didn't have a clip on the cap, and randomly turned out to be the perfect tool in turning out corners while I was sewing. So they have become a staple at my sewing table. I didn't have a clue that they still worked, so imagine my surprise when I found this other opportunity seized yesterday:



My sewing table is no longer on the list for acceptable hiding spots during a game of hide n seek. ;)

The hubby said he can take it off with acetone, but after a day of living with it it's kind of growing on me. Graffiti art, toddler-style!

get inspired

Take a peek at where your favorite Etsy peeps get their craft on: http://www.flickr.com/groups/etsyopenstudios

Also fun to browse: http://www.flickr.com/groups/theresnoplacelikehere/pool

Pineapple Meringue Pie

this is WOW good, it's our new favorite

Pineapple Meringue Pie - tasteofhome.com

Prep: 20 min. + chilling
Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients:
1 cup plus 6 tablespoons Domino® or C&H® Granulated Pure Cane Sugar, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
3 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked

Directions: In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in pineapple until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir 1 cup hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice. Keep warm.

For meringue, in a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Pour hot filling into pastry shell. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust.

Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

Yield: 6-8 servings.

favorite. shirt. ever.

I ordered this shirt last year on Etsy from ahpeele but only got to wear it once or twice. It's finally nice enough to wear it again! It reminds me of the pirate ship tattoo a gal named Bianca got on an early episode of Miami Ink.

Lovies For My Babies

My super-sweet friend Wendy of Custom Designs by Mimi sent us an amazing box of goodies that arrived today. Christmas in April! Included in the box was the cutest little lovie doll made by new Etsy seller Lovies For My Babies. The girls love her!

Parents magazine

We are thrilled to be in the May 2009 issue of Parents magazine! Our Pink Rockabilly Cherries Bib is featured as part of the "Blast From the Past" vintage-inspired Goody Bag on page 22.

You can find the cheery cherries bib on our website and in our Etsy shop too.

just relisted...

...all of our Praying for Stellan bibs in our Etsy shop!