Sometimes, I do strange things for my job. . . Today, at work, I made this paper chain of Despicable Me minions, which will serve as a model for my French 1 students in one of our upcoming class tasks. I wonder if other professions do stuff like this.
Author Archives: Abby
PUMP[kin]ED About FALL!
I LOVE pumpkin flavored things. In fact, I am recently convinced that pumpkin beer is my gateway-drink to actual beer in the same way that iced coffee is the reason why I started drinking actual coffee so many years ago- there is something magical about that pumpkinny flavor! Bake it, brew it, bottle it, bedazzleContinue reading “PUMP[kin]ED About FALL!”
The Landfill Harmonic
This is just incredible.
Glow-in-the-Dark Crafty
IF you’re stuck inside on a rainy day and looking for something to do . . . I recommend using Martha Stewart’s glow-in-the-dark paint to make your own artsy glowing jars! These were fun, and pretty simple! I especially liked the ghostly jars! I think it would be fun to do a few for theContinue reading “Glow-in-the-Dark Crafty”
Being 3 – My Niece…
Some Lace Love
It all began with a frame. Just a simple frame. I liked the shape. It fit the naked wall I happened to have at my disposal . . . and so this project began. Now I just had to figure out what the heck I would put inside it. I took the shabby piece ofContinue reading “Some Lace Love”
GISHWHES 2013: Team UndercoverCivilians
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted some of my adventures, which grad school, teacher back-to-school, and GISHWHES will do to you. But fear not, I’ve still had adventures aplenty. GISHWHES, which stands for The Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen, was a magical experience. One week, 156 crazy items toContinue reading “GISHWHES 2013: Team UndercoverCivilians”
Abnosomeness!
For GISHWHES 2013, I am officially part of the coolest group of people!!! They’re completely (ready for it?) ABNOSOME! Yeah, that’s right! Abnormal in an AWESOME kind of way!!!
Pamper the Hamper: Some DIY TLC
I bought an old hamper, because I thought it might fit in just the right spot in my apartment – which it does! It’s made of metal, and I think the design is cute . . . plus, for $5? Where can you go wrong, am I right? After it was finally painted (RUSTOLEUM ALLContinue reading “Pamper the Hamper: Some DIY TLC”
A Toddler “Movie Date”
I highly recommend making your own mini movie-theater event, especially if you have a popcorn-obsessed 3 year old in your life – it’s a fun rainy-day activity!!!
Cakey Hankerson: Great Adventures 