Are you looking for a few ideas to help you get through the last few months of winter? Right now is the time that most of us start going just a little bit crazy. Many of us have had some pretty snow days and now we’re dreaming about warmer weather and spring planting season. If…
When it’s cold outside, it’s time for the beanie hats to come out of storage. Have you been wearing the same toboggan for as long as you can remember? Maybe it’s time to get a new beanie! Whether you want to crochet your own hat or celebrate your love for classic Snoopy characters, there’s a…
Have you ever needed a firestarter and didn’t have anything on hand? A few years ago I figured out a simple project that helps make our life a little warmer. I created some simple fire starter tubes for our wood burning stove that we have in our out-building. These lint firestarters are a simple project…
I love drinking cranberry juice but hate paying full price for store-bought juice that has extra sugar. I have made homemade cranberry juice in the past by extracting the juice and then canning it but I wanted to try to can it a little easier way. You simply add the cranberries, sugar, and water and…
Our family has traveled thousands of miles in our minivan, so we know a thing or two about being prepared for emergencies on the road. We have had relatively good luck, but we still ensure that anytime we leave the house we have a few basic things in the back just in case of emergency….
For years we have used a special tablecloth to decorate our kitchen table for birthdays. But recently, I decided to create a birthday placemat with infusible ink and a sublimation pillowcase. I had no official design planned but decided to just create a free-style birthday design on the front side. This is a fun way…
It may be the first week of January, but I’m already actively planning for spring gardening! There are lots of things I can do right now to keep my hands occupied, my brain dreaming and get things ready for planting season. Here are 6 things I’m doing right NOW so I’ll be ready when it’s…
Being organized and living a clutter-free life is not something that comes naturally to most of us. We know that if we have less mess, then we will probably experience less stress. It is sometimes difficult to do the work to get organized and reduce the stuff that we hold on to. If you are…
I love having flowers growing indoors all winter long. In years past, I’ve had pansies growing all through January and February in my unheated greenhouse, but this year, I am trying something new. My mom and mother-in-law had the same idea for Christmas. They gave me paperwhites and amaryllis bulbs to plant and enjoy for…