Momma needs a date night

by makemendgrow // February 7, 2018 // Comments off

I love my baby girl, I really do. Sometimes though, I need a night away from her and be with adults. You know, with adult conversations and adult drinks, and food that isn’t whatever kiddo didn’t eat of her dinosaur... Continue reading →

To the pumpkin patch!

by makemendgrow // October 24, 2017 // Comments off

It’s fall again here and I couldn’t be happier! This is one of my favorite seasons and with it comes changing leaves, cool weather, cozy fires and my very favorite, trips to the pumpkin patch. Each year we drive down... Continue reading →

Hunger

by makemendgrow // September 21, 2017 // Comments off

I’m just back from Feast 2017, and am trying to find the words to describe my weekend away. Just like last year, I am in awe. I went with an empty belly and one goal: To try as many things... Continue reading →

Feast Portland-Get Ready to Eat

by makemendgrow // August 30, 2017 // Comments off

There are few moments in life where I have been completely and utterly full, but still longing to eat more, to savor just one more bite of congee, or perfectly cooked lamb, or just one more sip of rum punch... Continue reading →

Before the spring

by makemendgrow // May 1, 2017 // Comments off

Hello dear reader! We’re finally in the home stretch here in Seattle; finally getting out of the cold and into the spring. This winter has been rough, with quite a few snow days, and fewer than 15 days of sunshine in 6+... Continue reading →

Feast, the recap!

by makemendgrow // September 29, 2016 // Comments off

I’ve been back a little while from Feast now, and I still can’t get over how amazing the whole time was. Was it that I had time to myself, or the chance to see old friends? Was it the late nights,... Continue reading →

Beer Friday: Feast Portland Edition

by makemendgrow // September 9, 2016 // Comments off

It’s Friday and it’s been a while since we’ve had a Beer Friday post! I am less than a week away from Feast Portland (check out my recent write up on Feast for my plans), and I can’t begin to tell you... Continue reading →

A Sweet Adventure

by makemendgrow // March 24, 2016 // Comments off

Not to brag, but I may have the most adorable Valentine! I’ve been itching to get on the road and to go on a sweet adventure with kiddo, plus we have a new snowsuit that I have been dying to... Continue reading →

Falling Leaves

by makemendgrow // November 6, 2015 // Comments off

Oh, how I love this time of year! The leaves are falling, the weather is cool and crisp, and everything is bathed in a golden glow. Fall came so quickly this year. The hot and sunny days were quickly replaced by... Continue reading →

Finding your tribe

by makemendgrow // October 8, 2015 // Comments off

No matter what you do, or where you go, having or finding your tribe helps. Wait…What’s a tribe? You know that group of people that get you, and you don’t have to explain what you’re up to? That’s your tribe!... Continue reading →

Make, Mend, Grow.

Making A Happy Life, One Craft At A Time

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