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Dipping my toe back in the fabric stash! Mel turned 9 and of course I made her the ubiquitious 9 shirt my girls have loved since Mary (her older sister) was 1: My girls LOVE Harry Potter and we are... Continue reading

Posted Mar 2, 2013 at The Material Mama Podcast

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Follow me on Twitter whilst I reset my sewing...

Follow me on Twitter whilst I reset my sewing room! We moved last year and everything went crazy.... So for now, here I am :) https://twitter.com/nutmeg Continue reading

Posted Feb 15, 2013 at The Material Mama Podcast

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{ Do you Pinterest? } The Material Mama Blog

What is Pinterest? You 'Pin' your 'interest' thus the name. Pinterest is a virtual public pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people... Continue reading

Posted Oct 15, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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{Read Me!} -The Material Mama Blog Post

Howdy! Last time I wrote about how much I love listening to podcasts while momming. Today I wanted to share a few books I have enjoyed while on my many travels this summer. I joined Audible years ago and get... Continue reading

Posted Oct 13, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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{Cut it out!} -The Material Mama Blog Post

I just did a deep deep clean of my sewing room, donated about 90% of my fabric, then I reorganized it so I can actually get some work done in there, or change it into an office suite if the... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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{Happy Columbus Day!}

Proud of my 1/4 Italian kids today! Raviolis for everyone! And I'm breaking out the embroidery machine, hoping to make some fun, personal things for the holidays! Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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{settling}

{settling} I have discovered I love this word... Over the last year and a half almost all these have applied to my life, and I feel more confident content and, well, settled. v. set·tled, set·tling, set·tles v.tr. To put into... Continue reading

Posted Oct 8, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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I think you are on the right track jersey!

Commented Oct 6, 2011 on Sunday thoughts at The Material Mama Podcast

refurbishing

As my kids have gotten older my machines have not been running as much. Mary loves tee shirts and jeans, Melissa loves the store Justice. My oldest spent the summer in Cambridge going for a semester abroad, and is graduating... Continue reading

Posted Oct 5, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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Online sewing classes? Post to win one!

Have you taken any online classes? I have taken some through Big Picture Scrapbooking and relly enjoyed them. I'm sure i'll take more once my NEW CAMERA ARRIVES! More on that in an upcoming post. I got my master's online... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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Cute ideas!

Hello Friends! I just got my new computer (Hurray!!!) so I can load a web page in less than ten minutes. I'm still figuring it out, but have taken the time to also take a look at all the fun... Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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Sunday thoughts

"Mom, why are you watching the news if it makes you sad?" Wise words from Melissa (7). I guess it's an important event, certainly the most covered natural disaster in history so far. My oldest felt the effects in Santa... Continue reading

Posted Mar 13, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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World Maths Day is tomorrow!

This is an international "Maths" day, and it's not too late to sign up! What is it? Students play at home and at school against other students around the world in live games of mental arithmetic. Each game lasts for... Continue reading

Posted Feb 28, 2011 at Classroom Hacks

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Be Your Own Beauty

Hm. I sat looking at the Simplicity pattern which was adorable. I knew I had some GREAT, hard to find and expensive Heather Ross Munki Munki fabric waiting to be made into something fabulous. Flipping the pattern over, I checked... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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Fun Friday Roundup!

Thank you for all the great feedback on our new direction for Classroom Hacks! This has been at the top of my 'to do' list for a few years. I think it would be a great way to integrate literature... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2011 at Classroom Hacks

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Songs to help with math facts

I found many great songs on YouTube that help children memorize multiplication tables. Check these out then search for ones that will work for your class! I think we all know the 6.7.8's are the most challenging. I say, sing... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2011 at Classroom Hacks

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New Space Sparkle -- Free Art Lessons!

This wonderful artist and blogger teaches about 400 kids at a K-6 elementary school in Goleta, CA. Her collection of art lessons stem directly from her art room. You'll find hundreds of free, classroom-tested lessons under "Art Lessons" in the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 14, 2011 at Classroom Hacks

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Feb 13, 2011

Yay! I'm so glad so many people have found this helpful!

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Nutmeg added a favorite at Classroom Hacks

Feb 11, 2011

Fun Friday Roundup!

In today's Fun Friday, I've discovered some treasures for your home, your classroom or for a special teacher in your life. If you've been featured in our Fun Friday roundup, please feel free to add a button to your blog... Continue reading

Posted Feb 11, 2011 at Classroom Hacks

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Classroom Hacks, reset

Some of you may know, I have another blog. It's not always been on the top of my to-do list. Originally I tried to work on it during lunch or after school, but with little to no internet at work,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 10, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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Easiest applique ever - sew or no sew!

Psssst: You do not need to sew to do this project! With life going by super fast, here's an easy and fun way to celebrate your kids! The product really is better than the sum of it's parts! I've made... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2011 at The Material Mama Podcast

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Get yourself a dry erase pen!

And have fun with these mugs! I'm building an online shop, and I got permssion to create this handy list mug! Continue reading