March Happenings
Spring Is In The Air! It’s a new month, and with it brings a new season! The first day of…
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Our Facebook page has been compromised!
I come to you today with some disheartening news. My personal Facebook account has been hacked and in turn, our…
Join our team!
We are currently seeking creative individuals to fill part-time positions for the holiday season. Candidates should have an interest…
Holiday Happenings!
I don’t know about you, but I am sooo ready for the Christmas season this year! Maybe it’s needing…
Keepin’ it clean, folks!
In light of everything that has been released regarding the COVID-19 virus, I wanted to be sure to keep you…
A few thoughts on the Cedar Falls Public Safety debate…
I’m often asked if I get nervous when my husband, a Waterloo firefighter, is on shift at the fire station.…
The Nesting Box
The little white box that is B I G on happy! Sales for the Spring Nesting Box open Friday, March 2,…
Holiday Hours
We are so thrilled to be offering extended hours this year during the holiday shopping season! This means more time…
New beginnings…
It’s a new year! And I want you to be the first to know about some exciting happenings coming to…
Christmas Stocking Stuffers 2018
By the time this is posted, there are only 11 sleeps until Christmas! And if your Santa is the same…
create{her} CF
Coming to Cedar Falls September 27-29, 2019 Are you a creative soul but can never seem to find…
Iowa Gathering
A highly curated group of finders and makers will be coming together at the Barn at Bunker Hill in Wilton,…
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles
We are so excited for the Downtown Delights event tonight. FREE samples of wine and chocolate at participating businesses! What?!…
DIY Rustic Anniversary Sign
We have a fun event coming up downtown Cedar Falls on Thursday – Downtown Delights! It’s a shop hop that…
Easy Kid’s Valentine Ideas
If you’re the mom (or dad) of a school-age child, chances are there is a school Valentine’s Day party in…
Sleepy Saturday Sale
It’s the end of January, it’s cold, it’s sloppy and if it’s Saturday, I usually feel like lounging around the…
Friday Night Craft Club
NEW YEAR – NEW EVENT! Join us the first Friday of the month for EXPANDED evening hours. Bring your own…
Holiday Hours
So that we can spend time with our families during the Christmas holiday we are flexing our hours a bit……
Hen Party Pick-Me-Up
It’s nights like last night that can really lift a girl up! Here’s the back story… As most of you…
Flood Relief – Donations Requested
Now that flood waters are receding, residents in Cedar Falls who were affected by the flooding will begin the long…
Meet the Makers
Our little shop wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of our extremely talented makers. We specialize in handmade goods, created…
Hen Parties Are Here!
hen par·ty noun informal a social gathering of women Do you love to craft but…
Fall Toddler Tuesdays are here!
The Fall schedule for Toddler Tuesdays is now available! We’re offering an earlier morning session of crafting for the little ones…
Those who can’t sleep…blog.
I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately. I’m not sure if it’s the ungodly hot weather, my post-op…
July is Dog Days of Summer Month!
It’s hard to believe that summer is nearly half over! But, before we say goodbye to lazy days and…
No kids allowed…
It’s obvious I have a soft spot in my heart for tiny toes and squishy little faces. But tonight it was…
Calling all Princesses & Superheroes!
June is Princesses & Superheroes month at Hatchlings & Hens! All crowns and masks are 25% off in our craft…
Car Seat Covers are here!
I absolutely adore these lovely little accessories that are new to the Hatchlings & Hens lineup. These car seat covers/canopies are…
Summer Toddler Tuesdays
You asked, we listened! We are now offering an earlier morning session of crafting for the little ones in your…
I’d give you this shirt off my back…
It might not be something you give much thought – but have you ever considered where your purchases come from?…
Happy birthday, Emma!
We held our first official party in the craft space this afternoon! A fun gathering for friends of Emma –…
CONGRATULATIONS to our Mom’s Day Off Contest Winner
Prior to our grand opening, we asked for stories of moms deserving of a day of pampering. The winner receives just…
Grand Opening Details
May 7 is just around the corner and in case you’ve missed it (are you living under a rock?!) we…
Testing, testing…
Hey y’all! Well here it is! My first blog post on my NEW website! And…the first of many posts about…
Holiday Gift Guide Part III – The Finale
Here it is – the grand finale of my Holiday Gift Guide series. I’m warning you – it’s a little…
2015 Holiday Gift Guide Part II
As promised, the second installment of my holiday gift guide. Just a small nudge to help you shop local this…
2015 Holiday Gift Guide Part I
What better occasion to re-launch my blog?! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the shopping days are…
Just give ’em the pickle!
I’ve had quite a few people ask me what recipe I use for canning pickles. So I thought I’d share…
To Infinity…And Beyond!
I’m a little late with this post…ok…a lot late. But better late than never, right?! Story of my life. My…
A daughter’s first love.
I once read that a girl gains her confidence from her father. We all have our hangups, and I’m no…
I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth…
This morning I had the “privilege” of upholding one of my civic duties as an American citizen: Jury Duty. Horrah!…
Purple Passion
This morning as I was standing at my kitchen sink overlooking my backyard, I noticed the lilacs are in bloom!…
Home Sweet Home
Happy Saturday everyone! It was a beautiful day and we haven’t had many of those as of late so I’m…
Happy Heart, Filthy Floors
What an amazing 30 days it has been! About a month ago I decided to become a vendor at the…
Hello, my name is Katie, and I’m a Screamer!
You win some. You lose some. And sometimes you do both in the same day. As a mom, one of…
The Product of Persuasion
If you’ve noticed during my last few posts that my photography seems a bit rudimentary, it’s because for the last…
Round Peg, Square(ish) Home
If I had a theme song for today’s post it would be “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. In fact, here’s a…
If at first you don’t succeed…
Bless me Father for I have sinned. It has been 23 days since my last blog post. I’ll say three…
Keep Calm & Eat Cupcakes
And the hits just keep on comin’! It is the first day of March, and we are currently under assault.…
Sharpie Mug DIY
My mom often tells me that I’m an overachieving Mommy. I’m never quite sure if this is a compliment. She…
An Affair With Chairs: Part I
Last Saturday morning I had the pleasure of doing a little shopping with my mom…kidless. Those of you with kids…
Bye-Bye Blues
I am dun with snow…D-U-N. I try to be a glass half-full kind of girl. But this morning as I…
An update, a rant (or two), and a soapbox…
I’m baaaaa-aaaack! Yup…I suck. My last post is dated September 18. That was nearly FOUR MONTHS AGO! Agggggh! Just for…
Harvest Happy
The sun is shining and it’s a muggy, hot day! A drastic change from just a few hours ago and…
Fun-gi Stool
I have become slightly obsessed with mushrooms. AND – before everyone goes all crazy on me – I am NOT…
Hold Your Breath & JUMP!
Well – here we are! My first blog post. I have never ever, ever written a blog…like, EVER. Pretty hard…