Wandering Fairy Project

Blooming Gently Through the Hard

Lately, life has been moving a little slower around here. I’ve been in the middle of an active sarcoidosis flare, and on the harder days, simply getting through the day and showing up for my kiddos has been the biggest accomplishment—and honestly, that’s been enough. This season has asked for a lot of grace, patience, and deep breaths. Christmas came with its fair share of challenges this year, but somehow—through tired hands, messy kitchens, and a whole lot of love—my family still found a way to make it magical....

Blooming Gently Through the Hard Lately, life has been moving a little slower around here. I’ve been in the middle of an active sarcoidosis flare, and on the harder days, simply getting through the day and showing up for my kiddos…

Daily Writing Prompt: December 30

My relationship with my children of course. They are gremlins and a lot, but honestly, I'm so so glad. Parenting is hard work but its so worth it.

Daily Writing Prompt: December 30 My relationship with my children of course. They are gremlins and a lot, but honestly, I’m so so glad. Parenting is hard work but its so worth it.

So Proud I Could Burst

This weekend was one of those moments that stops you in your tracks and reminds you why you do this. Anne and I ended up finishing our holiday stocking project alongside her cousins, and it turned out even better than I imagined. I am so unbelievably proud of every single kiddo involved. They committed to this project, followed through, and truly stuck to their guns from start to finish....

So Proud I Could Burst This weekend was one of those moments that stops you in your tracks and reminds you why you do this. Anne and I ended up finishing our holiday stocking project alongside her cousins, and it turned …

Daily Writing Prompt: December 15

Honestly, I'm always down to visit a new city. I'm not ashamed to admit that I would love to visit New Orleans, Louisiana. But also, I would LOVE to visit Hicksville, OH when everything is actually open.

Daily Writing Prompt: December 15 Honestly, I’m always down to visit a new city. I’m not ashamed to admit that I would love to visit New Orleans, Louisiana. But also, I would LOVE to visit Hicksville, OH when everything…

Egg Carton Flowers… and Two Purple Toddlers

This week’s toddler craft was supposed to be sweet and simple: we cut up an egg carton, turned the cups into little flowers, and set out some paint so the kids could decorate them. They did paint the flowers.They also painted their hands, their arms, their faces, and each other—all in a very bold shade of purple. 😂...

Egg Carton Flowers… and Two Purple Toddlers This week’s toddler craft was supposed to be sweet and simple: we cut up an egg carton, turned the cups into little flowers, and set out some paint so the kids could decorate them. They did paint t…

Snowfest Bake Sale: A Little Mix-Up, A Lot of Heart

This weekend was… eventful. In true “mom brain” fashion, I somehow convinced myself that Snowfest was on Sunday. Spoiler: it was very much on Saturday. So while everyone else in town was enjoying the festival, Ann and I were in full baking-marathon-mode thinking we were early for Sunday. But honestly? The mix-up didn’t slow us down one bit. Ann and I spent the whole day in the kitchen whipping up banana bread, strawberry banana bread, apple cinnamon donut muffins, sugar cookies, and chocolate crinkle cookies....

Snowfest Bake Sale: A Little Mix-Up, A Lot of Heart This weekend was… eventful. In true “mom brain” fashion, I somehow convinced myself that Snowfest was on Sunday. Spoiler: it was very much on Saturday. So while everyone else in town was enjoying t…

Daily Writing Prompt: December 7

I have had so many positive things happen to me this year; one, I was officially diagnosed with sarcoidosis and have answers to a lot of horrible symptoms I was experiencing. The other is the Holiday Stocking Project I have been working on with my children. We have raised enough money and donations to make 70 full stockings for children in our area.

Daily Writing Prompt: December 7 I have had so many positive things happen to me this year; one, I was officially diagnosed with sarcoidosis and have answers to a lot of horrible symptoms I was experiencing. The other is the Holid…

Daily Writing Prompt: December 2

I'm definitely more of a morning person but on occasion I will stay up late just for the quiet. I love mornings because of the new beginnings but also, night time is so quiet and there's no expectations of anything.

Daily Writing Prompt: December 2 I’m definitely more of a morning person but on occasion I will stay up late just for the quiet. I love mornings because of the new beginnings but also, night time is so quiet and there’…

Toddlers + Shapes = Holiday Fun! 🎄✨

This week, I set up a simple Christmas-themed activity for my little tornados, and it was such a sweet success! I drew a Christmas tree by hand and added different shapes as “ornaments.” Then, I cut out matching shapes from cardboard for the toddlers to use as ornaments they could place on the tree. I was so proud watching both of them match the shapes correctly!...

Toddlers + Shapes = Holiday Fun! 🎄✨ This week, I set up a simple Christmas-themed activity for my little tornados, and it was such a sweet success! I drew a Christmas tree by hand and added different shapes as “ornaments.” Then, I cu…

🎄✨ New Blog Post Alert! ✨🎄
Hey friends! It’s been a little while, but the kids and I have been busy behind the scenes with our stocking project, holiday crafts, and—of course—a bit of toddler chaos. 😂

We’re gearing up for our final bake sale this weekend, finishing handmade hats, and jumping full-speed into Christmas season with crafts, tiny trees, and lots of laughter.

If you want to catch up on what we’ve been working on (and see what the toddlers have gotten into this time), check out our newest blog post below. 💚✨

Thanks for all the love and support—can't wait to share more Christmas magic with you!

Messy, Merry, and Making Together Hey friends, it’s me again popping in as Book n Blossom! 🌿✨ It’s been a minute since I’ve posted, but the kids and I have been hard at work on our stocking project. We officially have over 20 handm…

Daily Writing Prompt: December 1

My feelings on eating meat? I honestly don't have any feelings either way. Sometimes I like chicken and sometimes I just want some pasta.

Daily Writing Prompt: December 1 My feelings on eating meat? I honestly don’t have any feelings either way. Sometimes I like chicken and sometimes I just want some pasta.

A Whirlwind Week of Yarn, Kids, and Cupcakes 🧶🧁✨

This week has been one of those beautifully chaotic ones where I feel like I’m bouncing between ten different projects… and somehow still having fun through all of it. The girls and I have been busy learning how to use the knitting machine (honestly way trickier than it looks), and we’ve been making hats nonstop. There’s yarn everywhere, lots of laughter, and a few “wait, why is this tangled…...

A Whirlwind Week of Yarn, Kids, and Cupcakes 🧶🧁✨ This week has been one of those beautifully chaotic ones where I feel like I’m bouncing between ten different projects… and somehow still having fun through all of it. The girls and I have been bus…