It wasn’t too long ago that I had to type this into a Google search: WHAT IS DIY? I’ll spare you the key strokes if you, too, are unfamiliar with this acronym: it means Do It Yourself. Not in a No-I-Won’t-Help-You-Make-The-Bed kind of Do it Yourself!, but a Let’s-Be-Like-Martha-And-Make-It-Ourselves kind…
Welcome to BloggieLand
I PREPARE ALL THE MEALS FOR MY FAMILY, AND THEY ARE NUTRITIOUS AND MADE ENTIRELY FROM SCRATCH. MY CHILD SLEEPS THROUGH THE NIGHT, EVERY NIGHT, FOR 14 HOURS STRAIGHT. MY BODY MADE IT THROUGH PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH WITHOUT SCARS, MARKS, OR WOUNDS. Now let’s get real. Are any of these things I’ve…
Challenge: How to Wrap Creatively, Funly, & Greenly
In case you were wondering, funly is not an actual word, though surprisingly, greenly is. And yes, I have seen a dictionary before, and even used one! But this post is all about creativity, so why can’t I be creative with my hands and my words? Bootylicious is in fact a word…
How to Make a Cupcake Stand Worthy of Your Floor
I had good intentions. I made an effort. Really, I did. Don’t these plates and glasses look cool? I came across this great tutorial on how to make your own cake stand using plates and candlesticks, and thought, “I could do that!” Quincy and I took a walk down to…
All We Know Is: He’s Called The (Baby) Stig {Part 3}
To finish our final episode of the three-part Top Gear UK Appreciation Series, I present to you one of my latest projects: The (Baby) Stig! If you missed the previous posts, check out Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Based on The Stig from the British television show, Top Gear UK,…
Behind the Seams: Making The (Baby) Stig Costume
I’ve recently been posting about the H-G’s love of Top Gear UK. (Feel free to read part one, part two, and part three if you need to get caught up!) Here’s how I made the costume, though please take note: this is just a costume inspired by The Stig, but is…
Dear Top Gear UK {Part 2}
Dear Top Gear UK, If you’re actually reading this, consider me shocked. We love your show. If you missed out on Part 1 of this three-part series of bloggety-goodness, you should check it out here. As I was saying, The H-G family is one big family of HUGE fans of…
The H-G’s Present: Top Gear UK Appreciation Series {Part 1}
Hello, Friends. It’s time we introduced you to one of the H-G’s favorite past times, though I should preface this introduction with the fact that I, Maggie H-G, am not a Car Person. If asked what kind of car just passed me by, I would most likely respond with words…
All I Want is a Room Somewhere
I have a confession: I’ve never actually seen the musical or film, My Fair Lady, but the song Wouldn’t It Be Loverly was a cherished song from my Mama, and always has held a special spot in my heart. It is with the lyrics of this song in mind, that I present…
I Finally Felt Like Felting
I am not a patient person. In fact, I started writing this post, hoping to have some kind of creative opening about time-saving ridiculous things I do, or how to multi-task, but I grew impatient as I kept stumbling around and couldn’t find the right words. Instead, I’m just going…