Projects

Building an Accessible Garden Box

April 29, 2013

Last Summer, I had an intense desire to start a garden. Yes, you read that right. Summer. I’m not the greatest at planning ahead at times. So this year, the gardening bug hit me early and Ben made me a simple garden box – something that was easy for me to reach from my wheelchair,…

A Domo Hat

January 20, 2012

For some reason, my sister Chelly is pretty obsessed with a large-mouthed, fuzzy brown square. Also known as Domo. Domo means “Thank You” / “I’m Sorry” / “Excuse Me” / etc.* And while she’s not so great as a study buddy, she is my favorite model and hat-creation guinea pig. I love Domo’s bright red…

Ugly Sweater War

December 19, 2011

A few weeks ago I was challenged to a make-your-own ugly holiday sweater competition, with Jen (Live With Levi) and Summer (Banana Hammocks & Tutus). I have to admit that at first, I thought we were just looking for ugly sweaters and seeing who could find the worst one. But making an ugly sweater? SO…

ABBA You Can Dance party recap

December 17, 2011

Last weekend I had the opportunity to check out the newest Wii dancing game – ABBA You Can Dance. Now, since I’m a child of the 80s, my knowledge of ABBA music was pretty limited before watching Mama Mia. But, I am a firm believer that you never turn down the chance to throw a…

WW: Twinkle, Twinkle

August 2, 2011

I have a lot of yarn. Right now I have three or four garbage bags full. Two of those are thanks to Amanda, who brought them with her on her visit so she didn’t have to worry about dragging them with her as she moves across country tomorrow night. Up until last night, I had…