Have you ever gotten into a funk where you’re just not feeling it with your usual creative outlets? This weekend I was suffering from writer’s block, fed up with blogging, and just couldn’t seem to get anything in gear. For … Continue reading
In case you missed it, I wrote a guest post for Money Saving Mom yesterday on creative ways to use leftover or clearance Easter candy. If you’ve used up all of the gummi candy lying around, now it’s time to … Continue reading
Did your kids get a lot of Easter candy? Mine did. I don’t like for them to eat a lot of candy anyway, but especially not gummi candy because it gets all stuck in their teeth and we don’t need … Continue reading
I am relieved to report that all three Easter outfits are completed, and pretty much all of the other pre-Easter tasks are also done. I’ll be happy to get some sleep tonight and celebrate the Resurrection tomorrow! I hope you … Continue reading
If you like fun, creative, colorful things you will love The Pleated Poppy. Lindsey has a fantastic Etsy store that you should check out. Here are some of my favorites from what she has in stock right now: Isn’t this … Continue reading
I’m sorry I was too impatient to take before pictures, but here are a few glimpses into Jack’s new big boy room. We sold the full-sized guest bed on Craigslist and haven’t gotten a new twin mattress yet, so just … Continue reading
This weekend I made a cake for a baby shower, and while it wasn’t exactly what I had envisioned (pipe down, Perfectionist Side!) people seemed to think it was nice. The baby’s decor is pink and lavender with butterflies and … Continue reading
I keep track of links and pictures I want to save via Evernote, a free online bookmarking service (they also have a free smartphone app). I like being able to highlight a picture or particular quote and then categorize it … Continue reading
I let the kids do the measuring of ingredients for some sugar cookies (Jack dumped in more flour than was strictly necessary, but it came out all right) and then they went nuts with the heart shaped cookie cutter. I … Continue reading
So much cuteness, so little time I’m thinking of making Hannah and Sarah matching tutu t-shirts for Valentine’s day. Then I will have to make Jack a special outfit too, but how to make a manly Valentine’s Day shirt? Hm. … Continue reading
Hi, I'm Catherine Gillespie and A Spirited Mind is where I post about reading, writing, and parenting and the lessons I'm learning as a result. Thanks for stopping by!
