Clothing Overload!!!

I am ecstatic to announce that we are soon moving out of Missouri and into Minnesota!!! Yahoo! It's about time! I moved to this beautiful state 10.5 years ago, when I married Mr. Chickadee, and it is time we spent the next 10.5 years in the state of 10,000 lakes!! {And in case you didn't know, my whole family lives there and I miss them terribly!}

With about a month and a half left until our move, I thought I would start packing things away that we don't currently use or just won't need for the next couple of months. The first one being, out of season clothes. Oh boy, am I in for a haul!! I finally stopped being in denial and admitted....

Paper Spike Bow {Via Pinterest}

With my two oldest (9 and 6.5) going off to a birthday party today

{all by themselves for the first time.. bittersweet moment for mama here}

Looking around pinterest to see if I could make a cool bow out of the same wrapping paper as the gift,

I found a few cool options and a couple cute options.. but because the gift recipient is a boy,

I though a spike bow would be more appropriate.

Common Core

Part 1

What is Common Core?
 

THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WANTS TO DEPORT THIS HOMESCHOOL FAMILY!!

Care Instructions {for crocheted items}

Hand washing crocheted items is highly recommended as it will keep them looking like new.

{And a must for wool items!}

Fill sink with cool water and a very small amount of mild detergent or dishwashing liquid {I like to use Dawn Original for acrylics/cottons and hair shampoo for wool items}.
Gently agitate the item in the water. Never wring or scrub.