Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

I've been watching coverage of the volcano eruption in Hawaii with great interest. We've been to Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii several times. We've seen steam rising from the crater; we've seen lava flowing at night.

They are always under the threat of potential eruption, but now the threat is real. Here's hoping beauty will continue to abound after the lava stops flowing.

Make a Picnic Cutlery Roll - Tutorial Tuesday

"Nothing is better than a picnic."
– Zooey Deschanel

I totally agree. Does a cutlery roll make it even better? Maybe, if you can whip one up like in today's tutorial. 

For this project you will need:

• main fabric
• lining fabric
• batting
• bias tape
• ribbon
• Pins or Clover Wonder Clips
• Iron
• Sewing machine
• Matching thread
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting ruler
• Cutting mat

Now available in my Etsy shop as a digital download with the written directions, step-by-step photos, printable templates, and link to the tutorial video. Click to get it now!

Looking for something else? Check out some of my other kitchen sewing and crafting projects!

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You can find the step-by-step how to tutorial for the homemade roll up picnic utensil holder sewing project right here:

Golden Princess Resources

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Disembarking a Cruise Ship

It's Cruise Ship Saturday! Today we're talking about disembarkation.

The morning you leave the ship - disembark - can be hectic. It's not like just checking out of a hotel room so remember to read the paperwork delivered to your cabin beforehand. It tells you everything you need to know.

Here is a sample of the info-packed paperwork from a recent cruise. The link in Google docs can be found HERE.

Remember to:

• Pack your patience along with your carry-on.
• Keep medications and documentation with you.
• Remove items from the safe.
• Be out of the cabin when requested.
• Enjoy the last of the cruise ship meals.
• Wait in a nice location before going to the assigned lounge.
• Have your cruise card ready for scanning.
• Collect your luggage in the terminal.
• Have passports ready for customs.
• Be on time for arranged transportation and allow plenty of time to get to the airport.

And then start planning for your next cruise!

The Friday 15

15 more of my cake decorating things are leaving me. Kind of sad.

CRUISING MUST HAVES

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There aren't many things I think are requirements for cruising. With only paperwork, a passport, medications, a clean pair of undies, and some deodorant anyone could survive on a cruise. (But you’ll probably be more comfortable with more.)

But there are a couple things that I think are requirements:

A plastic sleeve to hold the cruise ship luggage tag. I've been through a couple and the ones with the grommets at the top last much longer. We primarily sail Princess and these fit our tags perfectly.

And the next necessity is a set of packing cubes. We only travel with one suitcase between the two of us so it is important that we fit as much into that suitcase as possible. We wouldn't be able to do it without these packing cubes. You'd be surprised at how much you can fit in these things. They even make it easy for unpacking. Actually, it's more like not unpacking - we just unzip them, fold back the top, and leave them in the drawers. Super duper easy and convenient. We've used the eBags brand for quite a while and they haven't had as much as a rip or broken zipper. Easy to wash and easy to use!

We use multiple sizes and we each have our own colors (me-pink, hubby-green). They have a ton of colors and sizes to choose from.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, Canada

It's Wanderlust Wednesday! Today we're talking about the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver.

If you're scared of heights, the Capilano Suspension Bridge in Canada is probably not somewhere you want to spend much time. Why?

It's 450 feet across.

 It's 230 feet off the ground.

And it moves. And shakes and shimmies. 

If you are afraid of heights you really won't want to make your way to the Cliffwalk. It clings to the cliff walls.

But even more heart-pounding are the places where it juts out from the cliff walls.

 Don't look down. It's a long way to the bottom.

 But if you can manage it, it will be an exhilarating visit!

How to Make a Remote Control Holder - Tutorial Tuesday

I am not a TV person. Never was and probably never will be. But hubby? He grew up on it. And now he's growing old on it. Watches it every single day. Hour upon hour upon hour. From seven in the morning to eleven at night you can find him in his rocking chair with the TV on. Know anyone like that?

Today's tutorial is for those excessive TV watchers as well as those seldom TV watchers.

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Looking for more storage ideas? Check out these projects!

You can find the step-by-step how to tutorial for this homemade fabric remote control organizer right here: