Elizabeth's Finds

Ok, school is almost out! Kids are happy. Parents are happy. Teachers are thrilled. It is a good thing. Take a few seconds now to organize things so that you know where they are in the fall. Water bottles, jackets,  towels and other random items. The last few weeks of school are a fun time. [...]

The DIY oatmeal container headband storage was on my list of Pinterest things to do to help take control of my daughter’s headband collection. When I looked at the requirements, while simple, I realized there is no way I would ever use enough oatmeal to empty out the big container it requires. That

One of the best treats of summer for kids and adults alike are snow cones. Kids love them, and kids love to make them. What I don’t like is another toy machine in my kitchen and the associated water mess that goes along with making them. This is where Sonic plays in to the equation. [...]

Etsy has lost a lot of my time since Pinterest popped up, but Etsy is still the neatest things to buy around. Sarah Jane Studio created these precious works of art. I may have to order one or two. I love this picture from Paris. The old air mail envelope just tugs at my heart-strings. [...]

As I put together my master cooking planner I realized a lot of my recipes involve a can of cream of chicken or mushroom soup. A LOT! Don’t get me wrong, I love any cream casserole, but the can mix is high in sodium and other bad things. I saw all these recipes to make [...]

How is it possible that we are already planning summer activities? I put on my schedule this week to figure out what camps, vacation bible schools, classes, play dates and vacations we want to do this summer. This great calendar from Brown Paper Packages will let you figure out the entire summer at

I spotted this on Pinterest, and then a friend of mine said Carolina Pottery had a class scheduled for Saturday last weekend. Woo Hoo! I signed up for the class and got going. The class cost $10 plus supplies, so the wreath ended up being $17 in supplies and $10 more for the instruction. The [...]

So what were your favorite gifts to give and receive? Over the past year I have given this jewel to most of the men in my life. I know, what is it and why is it exciting? Well, it is a sturdy pop-up bin. Think portable trash can. Think gift toter. Think drink cooler when [...]