Welcome, and thank you for being here!
I’ve always loved to create. I have been blessed to be in a family of makers who have taught me so much about being happy and successful in life. My journey started early with cooking and has expanded to so many forms of making. That love inspired me to start an Etsy business DIY Costumes (the starter kit to create a child’s Halloween costume), keeps me creative as a mom, and gives added meaning to my leadership role at Intuit, a company focused on powering prosperity for families and those who work for themselves.
This blog is a collection and curation of ideas about making life more fun and meaningful. I’ve taken a broad approach to the idea of making, to not just include the creation of things you can have and hold, but to include the making of memories, the making of small choices that change an experience, and making a difference—in one life, in a neighborhood, in a community, or our world.
The blog is currently organized into the following categories:
- Adventures. Ideas for adventures for an afternoon or vacation.
- DIY. My favorite ideas to create, often with little investment of time or money. Also includes fun recipes.
- Life Hacks. Ways to make more time for the people and things you love. Some of these also double as ways to improve your house, neighborhood or our world!
- Makers to check out. Entrepreneurial makers who inspire me, that are enriching our lives, communities, and world a better place. Also includes some awesome Etsy finds!
- Points of View. My soap box.
- Thoughtful gifts. Things to make or simply pull-together. Emphasis on the thought or pre-planning that goes in.
- Traditions. I am a big believer in creating stories, beliefs, and rituals that create a sense of excitement and belonging.
- Seasonal Fun. All kinds of ideas to have fun around the year.
You can read me waxing poetic about making fun at this intro post to the blog here.
– Cassie