Reviewing a year of blog posts is similar to culling photos for the annual holiday card. It's an exercise that sparks memories, offers reassurance that the year was busier or more well-spent than remembered, and always uncovers a few gems in the batch, suitable for (re)sharing with others.
The annual Hilltown Families Handmade Valentine Swap is a tradition I’ve participated in several times now, in which children, adults, and families living in the “Hidden Hills” of the Berkshires make and receive homemade Valentines. I first joined the fold in the “adult” category, before Juli was born; but it’s become a favorite art project … Continue reading Hilltown Families Handmade Valentine Swap, 2022
We crafted, packaged, and mailed our own creations, and in turn received the greetings below! Thanks again Hilltown Families! Currently catching light in the picture window... She loved that it was a “real letter!” Props to Bodhi for bugs and kisses and for great name-writing! Pretty stained-glass effect on this one... Love the waterfall of … Continue reading Hilltown Families Hand-made Valentine Swap, part 2: The Spoils!
Once again, we’ve thrown our crafty hats into the ring of the Hilltown Families Hand-made Valentine Swap! This annual tradition charges local families in the hidden hamlets of western Massachusetts (the Hilltowns) with creating original Valentines and sending them to other families and individuals. I’ve actually participated in the HFHVS several times, including before I … Continue reading Hilltown Families Hand-made Valentine Swap 2021!
Behold, the spoils of the Hilltown Families Handmade Valentine Swap! I signed up for this annual community tradition for the second time this year, and for the first time as a mom. This time around, the whole process was even more fun, and the entire family got involved. Created by Hilltown Families, the handmade valentine … Continue reading Hilltown Families Handmade Valentine Swap
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