Hello Honeybear Lane Readers! My name is Bev and I blog over at Flamingo Toes. I love this time of year! It's so fun to make handmade gifts - I think it makes gift giving so much more personal! I have a fun gift idea for you today - perfect for your girl friends, teachers, or that sweet Starbucks gal you see everyday. :) How about a Tropical Sugar Scrub! They are made with fun Tropical Teas that names like Coconut Rum and … [Read more...]
Sharing the Joy: Giving to a Deserving Family
December 10, 2012 By 6 Comments
**Stop reading if you are my oldest sister! As Christmas day approaches, I found myself wanting to do something special for a deserving family. And right now, I can't seem to stop thinking about my sister's family. My sister, her husband, and all the kids really, are such amazing examples to me of patience, love, and hard work. They have had such a rough several years, ever since my sister gave birth to her youngest baby at 23 weeks. … [Read more...]
Santa Bottle Cozy
November 21, 2012 By 3 Comments
I know Thanksgiving is tomorrow (gasp! Are you ready??) but after that we are all clear to talk about Christmas until the cows come home! Today I'm so excited to be sharing with you this really simple way to dress up a glass of wine (or sparkling cider in my case since I don't drink) by making a Santa Bottle Cozy. I pretty much adore everything about Christmas, but something I think is a really cool tradition is neighbor gifts. It's … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Idea–Educational Kids App
October 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
I got the opportunity to try out this new app that is interactive with cards, courtesy of Cypher Kids. We got these learning cards, each in a different pack: letters, numbers, and animals. With each set you download a free app through itunes. Then you open the app on your ipod touch (the ones with a camera), ipad, or iphone and scan the special coded square on the back. It will bring up a 3D and interactive picture on your device. … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Christmas Challenge with Better Life Bags
December 23, 2011 By 1 Comment
Hi Honeybear Lane! My name is Rebecca and I blog over at Better Life Bags. I live in Detroit. Yes, you read that right. We MOVED to the Detroit area two years ago into an immigrant neighborhood. You can read why here. Life in Detroit is crazy. From car break-ins. To fires. To homeless men living in our garage. Oh, and I can't forget the time they torn this down two feet from my bedroom window. It never gets … [Read more...]
Anthro Gift Tags Knockoff by Flamingo Toes
December 8, 2011 By 6 Comments
Hello Honeybear Lane Readers! My name is Bev and I blog over at Flamingo Toes. I am so thrilled to be here today while Heidi takes some time with her darling new little sweetheart! I have been loving the gift tags, ornaments and wrapping that Anthropologie has this year. It's been fun do some knockoffs to create some new and unique ways to wrap up gifts! These cute little metal gift tags are definitely that - fun and unique! They are super … [Read more...]
7 Easy Neighbor Gift Ideas by Amy’s Craft Bucket
December 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
Aloha! I am so happy to be guest posting on my cousin-in-laws blog while she is on "maternity leave"! Isn't her new baby adorable and I really can't say enough good things about Heidi! She is someone I took to right away! My name is Amy, and I recently started a little blog called "Amy's Craft Bucket" I also convinced my two sister-in-laws to be my partners in crime. My hubby is a special ed teacher and I chase after four little kiddos all day … [Read more...]
Stitches by Heidi Crocheted Hat Giveaway: Handmade Holidays Day 4!
November 10, 2011 By
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!! DAY 4 OF You didn't think I forgot did you? Of course not! Here is our fourth giveaway, the fabulous Stitches by Heidi!! Heidi crochets and sews some adorable items, that are especially perfect for winter! She specializes in crocheted baby hats... I love these crocheted owl hats! How cute are these baby hats? (And the babies!) And if there are no babies in your life right now, how about … [Read more...]
