Cornhole is a great backyard game that involves the whole family, gets you outside and doesn’t cost a fortune. We spent much of the day yesterday playing cornhole with the kids and some cousins. One of the fun things about this game is that everyone can get involved. Our 4 year old had as much…
I know there are probably products you can buy to use as your template when you start cutting your fabric to make a quilt, but I don’t own those products…..and I’m not interested in spending money to buy something today. So I grabbed a piece of plastic canvas out of my closet and cut it…
Earlier this week I took several pictures of my yard flowers. I knew the temperature was fixing to take a dip and I wanted a few more photos to remind me what my yard looked like. Enjoy a quick walk through my yard: September in Bloom in Kentucky
One way to pay for your hobbies is to shop online. You can often find better deals online than in store. But when you shop online, make sure you are earning rebates to pay yourself back for the next purchase. If you already shop online, why not have the companies pay you some of that…
I think African Violets are really pretty, but I have a horrible history with indoor plants. They always die! I have been able to successfully kill English Ivy, Vines, peace plants and many other indoor plants. (In my defense, anything that grows outside usually does awesome!) But this past weekend I was admiring my Mother-In-Laws…
Gardening takes on different forms in late August/early September. There’s still time to enjoy what’s in bloom, but it’s also time to start getting ready for next year’s plantings! Many flowers are dying and are forming seed heads. That means it’s time to grab a pen, envelope and jar and head out to the gardens….
I just finished baking a loaf of Friendship Bread this weekend. A few months ago I read the book Friendship Bread: A Novel by Darien Gee. The concept of Friendship Bread is that you make a starter, “babysit” the starer for 9 days and then bake on day 10. You will have grown enough starter…
Pursuing your hobbies can be a great way to relax, unwind, enjoy time with friends and family and improve your life. But there are basic safety procedures that all hobbyist need to follow. Even though I call this blog “Hobbies on a Budget”, there are some things you just can’t cut corners on. Being safe…
When you travel, you need a way to remember your trip. Many people like to collect souvenirs from their various vacations and travel destinations. There’s all the typical souvenirs that people collect: coffee mugs, state magnets, snow globes, thimbles or spoons. What are some souvenirs that are unique and original to you? Here’s some ideas…