One more Moore

The low-down

The day before we packed up and moved everything we owned into a storage unit, we filmed the first few episodes of our Kickstarter Project. I had packed up nearly everything in the house except for the kitchen (looks pretty bare, right?) It felt so great to finally get some of these episodes on film. I've shared these pic's on Instagram & also to my Kickstarter backers, but wanted to share them here, too. We made a whole slew of delicious recipes that are being edited now and will be hitting the online circut soon. I'll let you know where they can be viewed.  This pregnancy has me craving fruit and so you'll get to make some of my favorite fruity summer foods!  It should be noted that we (myself and the crew) gobbled down both of these delicious foods within minutes of the pictures being taken. That's the Salted Watermelon & Honey Dew Salad- so so good. You will LOVE!  The next day I was boarding a plane at JFK airport with 3.5 children and flying solo to Utah. Charlie making a b-line out of check-in for a bag of cool ranch doritos he spotted a mile away was a pretty clear indication of how the trip ended up going (read: kinda crazy!) 2 hours in, I put him to sleep under a blanket on the floor and left him there until after we'd landed. I'm pretty sure it was best for all involved.  The day after we landed, we hopped in the car and drove the 650 miles to So. Cal. We were just feeling like we hadn't done quite enough travelling yet. We thought we'd take full advantage of our Disneyland annual passes before they were blocked out for the summer. It should be noted that this picture is the first time in Kate's 5 years of life that she has ever wanted to stand next to someone at Disneyland and have her picture taken. Bravo, Kate! Bravo! How about that hair on Merida???

We made it to Utah and are here for the next little while before we jump on a plane back to New York. Chris will be leaving in a few weeks and I'm not sure when I'm heading back. Chris will be working in NYC and I'm trying to find the best place to live. We want to be close to the city- I keep thinking about Brooklyn and thinking I can't/don't want 4 kids in the city but it's pretty darn tempting! We are looking at Jersey and just north of NYC in NY. I'd love any help here- I just don't know the good areas. Monclair? White Plains (so nice but so pricey!) Anyway, would love some help if you've got some good suggestions or live in an area there that you like.

Thanks so much for all the craft night sign-ups! Wednesday night is nearly full, we've just got a few spaces left. Tues. night is about 50% full. We just need to know by Friday if you'd like to come so we can have all the supplies ready for you!

Details on sign-ups can be found here. 

XO

Feeling Patriotic?

Well, we officially packed up our place in MA and threw everything into a storage unit. For now, we are staying with family while we look for a new place to live, but more on that later :)  I wanted to pop in to tell you about a class I am co-teaching with my Mom this month. She's come up with 3 amazing patriotic projects for you all to make, one of which is this altered book. Super adorable, right? You'll also be making this free-standing tabletop rocket:  Everyone needs a shooting rocket as a centerpiece this 4th of July!

And last but not least, the 3rd project is a "Freedom" banner:  And here's a closer look:  And if 3 projects isn't enough, I'm also going to be teaching you how to make some fun summery desserts and will send you home with the recipes. I clearly got the easy part of this!  But wait there is MORE! A light dinner will also be served! Interested? Of course you are! Here are the details: 

The class is being offered on 2 separate nights, hopefully one will work for you. You will be able to complete all the projects in one evening. 

Tuesday, June 25th & Wednesday, June 26th

7:00 p.m. in Lehi, UT

(Address will be sent after registration)

Evening includes: 

Altered Patriotic Book*

Tabletop Rocket 

"Freedom" Banner

Summer desserts & recipes 

Light Dinner 

Evening is limited to 12 participants per night

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 21st

You'll need to bring: 

A hot glue gun

Book for the Altered Book*

A note from Mom about the Altered Book ~ you will need to provide your own book. I suggest checking DI or your bookshelves. I used one from my childhood collection and is part of the 'Honey Bunch' series.  The delightful pictures of the children in sailor outfits are inside the cover. If you'd like, I can reproduce them for you to attach inside your book. The page with the pictures measures 4 3/4 x 7 3/8 if you want them to fit perfectly.  If your book is larger, you can attach a patterned paper and then add the pictures. I'll need to know by the registration deadline if you want copies (no extra charge). Otherwise, I'll have patterned paper for you to attach to the inside of your books. Or you can leave them as is. 

You can also choose the saying you want to stamp on the banner of your book. I chose "Let freedom ring" for patriotic reasons and because the children seem to be enjoying the freedom of a summer day.

Tabletop Rocket ~ Ready for take-off; the sky's the limit!!! The patriotic colors of the fringe look like fireworks going off beneath the rocket. My rocket portrays Betsy Ross sewing the flag, but I'll have a couple choices for you to choose from.

Cost for the class is $30

You can register by clicking the 'buy now' button below. 

Hope to see you there!