Do you have a high school senior planning for college in the fall? If you do, then it’s time to start college prep now! It’s going to be August before we can even blink, so let’s start getting ready now so everything doesn’t hit all at the same time. Here are some tips for getting…
This weekend my daughter Natalie Renee is singing and leading worship at a women’s conference. We decided this was a perfect time to make some infusible ink mugs and cups to share with some of the attendees. I love when my hobbies and real life intersect. We get the fun of making some new mugs…
One of my focus projects at the farm is restoring our rock walls and turning the area around them into a place of beauty again. Many of the rocks have fallen down and the wall is overgrown with weeds and scrub bushes. Recently, I spent some time working on the rock wall and adding some…
Are you looking for a fun sewing project that is not only cute but also super functional? This reversible shoulder bag with heat transfer vinyl is a great way to get ready for spring adventures. The bag is strong enough to pack snacks for a picnic or return books to the library. All you need…
It’s still winter but that doesn’t keep the gardening activities from happening. True, I can’t plant seeds in the flower beds outside but I can still stay really busy doing the winter gardening activities that have to happen to ensure that summer gardening is successful. Here are some of the things I’m doing during these…
Have you ever thought about how people love homemade gifts? If you understand basic crochet stitches, you can create simple crochet appliques to bring people simple joy to a lot of people. Print off a Bible Verse, or motivational saying or drop it in an envelope to brighten someone’s day. Some people use these small…
Do you have great memories of making cookies as a kid with your Mom or Grandmother? I grew up helping my Mom use the hand beater to make cakes and cookies. It was always the best reward to get to lick the beaters or help clean out the bowl! I want my kids to feel…
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean we can’t go for some amazing indoor adventures! All across the United States there are free art museums, factory tours, train museums, historical sites and galleries that offer indoor destinations for mega memory making opportunities! Whether you live in Alabama, California or somewhere in between, there are ideas…
If your kids are too grown up for traditional Valentines Day Boxes or card exchanges at school, don’t think that Valentine’s holiday is no longer important. It may not be about the cartoon cards and fun crafts, but it can still be a special holiday. Here are some easy (frugal) ways to make Valentine’s Day…