One year my Mom decided she had figured out a no-fail way to keep us from figuring out what the Christmas gifts were. Her idea was going to settle all the sneaking under the tree that naturally happens when you have 2 young teens and a elementary school boy excited about Christmas. Since the title…
Many times kids outgrow their clothes faster than they wear them out. You have options once you find yourself with a stack of clothes. We often pass them on to friends and family, or donate them to our resource center. But sometimes you need a little cash and need to find a way to turn…
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…