What does your family do for gifts? Do you draw numbers? Get something for everyone? For just the kids? Here’s one family who chose to do something different this year. They decided to exchange dollar item gifts. But here is a Mom who can not give a bland or generic gift. I have known Mandy…
At the onset of the Civil War, Seamus heeds his wife’s wishes to return to her beloved family farm in the South, where he takes a post as chaplain for General Stonewall Jackson’s brigade. As Seamus ministers to the troops, his sister Clare ministers in a different way—by being a powerful voice in the Northern…
Today I’m honored to introduce you to my Mom, Ritchie Hale. She is sharing a personal journey she has been on for many years. When I approached her about sharing in this 30 Days of Hobbies series, we talked about which of her many hobbies she should focus on and share with you. She is…
Would you move into an old house to do your job if it meant you wouldn’t have to pay your own expenses? What if there was a mystery behind the house and you had your own professional secrets you didn’t want uncovered? Tempest’s Course is more than another book in the Quilts of Love series….
Hundreds and thousands of home-owners enjoy the challenges of DIY, which distinguishes it as one of the most popular past-times in the country. It is also one of the most dangerous, however, as the nature of the work and the tools involved means that there are a number of risks which must be taken into…
Quilting is an art form that is as loved now as it was 100 years ago. I learned to quilt from my Grandma about 10 years ago. Quilting is a connection point for many generations. I love that I have been able to share the stories behind the fabrics with Grandma. It is a thread…
It’s a brand new year! January is National Hobby Month! Hobbies on a Budget is ready to help you find a new hobby or rediscover something that you used to love. Here are featured hobbies by readers, friends and family members just for you! I’ve got some real people who have turned their hobbies into…
Each of us have moments in time that bring tears to our eyes, a smile to our face or a lump to our throat. Those are the thankful moments that we remember, share and unite family and friends. Recently a friend experienced a serious bump in the road when she went to deliver her baby….