Did you know that a few weeks ago was America Recycles Day? That’s right. You and most of the rest of the nation missed the big announcement that on November 15 we were all supposed to come together to do our part and recycle. But even if you missed the big event, you’ve still got…
Tobacco Sticks are often used to stake up tomatoes in the garden. But have you thought about turning them into a creative masterpiece? I have 2 friends that are recycling old broken tobacco sticks and turning them into primitive decorations. They are making stars, shutters, ladders, quilt racks and more. The best part about tobacco…
I’m not particularly green. I do the basics like recycle the cardboard boxes we accumulate, reuse the plastic grocery bags we get and repurpose old t-shirts into rags. But when I hear people talking about the chemicals in our cleaning agents or the byproducts in our food, I usually just don’t pay too close attention….
Do you or someone in your family love to quilt? What do you buy a quilter? Of course, you give them new fabric and supplies but there are also some really unique gifts that quilters of all ages can enjoy! Here are some of the best gift ideas for quilters to help you plan for…
We’ve been painting and working in our house for the past week. I am certainly no expert in home repair projects but I have been learning. Here are 4 tools that are great! 1. Furniture & Woodwork Scratch Cover Touch-Up Pens If you have spots on your shelves or cabinets that need to be touched…
My kids are past the toddler stage, but even when they were just barely walking we had tons of hobby fun. Recently I had a Mom post on our facebook wall that she was looking for some great hobbies that she can enjoy with a 20 month old. So here’s my list of top top…
Last year I posted about my experience with a circular saw and a dryer. When I ended up with a 4 inch cut in the dryer, I earned myself the privilege of forever being teased about the one of a kind dryer from my family. But after reading the comments on that post recently, I…
This morning I decided to try to contact Kathi Lipp. For those of you can’t quite place that name, Kathi Lipp is a popular speaker at many MOPS conventions, has appeared on numerous Focus on the Family broadcasts and events as well as countless radio, TV and public events. I have read her book The…