Painting the Living Room Curtains with My Toddler

by Evin // January 17, 2014 // No Comments

Yesterday, LB and I had a morning craft adventure! After glaring at our bland beige blackout shade curtains (in the living room) for far too long, I decided a change was needed. Covering them in a sheer yet elegant fabric... Continue reading →

Book Review: Sully P. Snooferpoot's Amazing New Shadow by Aaron Loyel Shaw PhD

by Evin // October 18, 2013 // 1 Comment

I’m always on the lookout for different children’s books to read with LB. You know, we love the classics like Goodnight Moon, but also ones that remind him that being himself is important. This week’s great find is Sully P.... Continue reading →

Showering Alone

by Evin // July 12, 2013 // 1 Comment

Get smutty images or scenes from Psycho (please stop watching at 0:50 to keep things PG) out of your head right now, buster, because this post is about the tranquility parents find in a simple shower. Not that I’m speaking from... Continue reading →

Distractingly Delicious Homemade Apple Crumble

by Evin // April 24, 2013 // No Comments

Do you remember that old commercial for Rice Krispies? You know the one. The Mom goes into the kitchen to make Rice Krispie Treats then they’re so easy she just sits around relaxing with a romance novel for a while then sprinkles... Continue reading →

Guest Post by Jeni Pim: Perseverance

by Evin // April 8, 2013 // 1 Comment

I’m a big fan of Jeni Pim for her cooking but mostly because she is a very kind, intelligent person who I feel lucky to call my friend. When I asked if she’d like to write a guest post for my... Continue reading →

Krist Kindl – Experiment in Loving

by Evin // March 29, 2013 // 1 Comment

Being filled with inner love and joy is a gift. Where is comes from is subject to much debate, but where it goes is a simple enough discussion. Sharing your love with the world is a great gift and as... Continue reading →

A Peek at LB’s Little Boy Bedroom

by Evin // March 13, 2013 // No Comments

My recent articles in The Cork Independent about crafty decorating for the home have me in the mood for writing more about stress-free decorating – because making your house a home shouldn’t be a source of angst. Today, I’m sharing... Continue reading →

Free Knitting Patterns for Premature Babies

by Evin // February 4, 2013 // 44 Comments

There is nothing like showing up in this world tinier than your parents anticipated and being left wearing baggy baby clothes as a result. Let’s face it, when a baby is early or low birth weight, very often it is... Continue reading →

Miller & June Free Knit Baby Blanket Pattern | EvinOK.com

How to Capture Memorable Photographs of Babies and Children

by Evin // January 31, 2013 // No Comments

Disclosure: This post was inspired by the Zulily.co.uk Blogger Photo Competition 2013 UPDATE: I won. The photos on their site for their product events inspire me to be a better photographer with my own son, LB. Here are my top three... Continue reading →

Baby Gifts and Items I Couldn’t Live Without

by Evin // January 30, 2013 // No Comments

With LB approaching 15 months of age and other friends welcoming their babies, I wanted to compile a list of all my favorite essentials that have helped get us through the last 15 months. The items in bold are things... Continue reading →

Firsts

by Evin // July 19, 2012 // 2 Comments

Today, LB and I went to lunch at Fenns Quay. Not a first by any means as we go there regularly but today we were meeting Laureen (a friend of a friend and traveling the world) for the first time and... Continue reading →