We often celebrate our children’s firsts: first tooth, first steps, the first day of school, first time driving a car…Yesterday, we celebrated a last; the last time we have an unboxing day for our homeschool curriculum.😭 We’ve had many unboxing days since 2004, and it’s a little surreal to think it is nearly over.Lainey will start college classes in the…
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With only three seams to sew, pillowcases are one of the easiest items to make. This 5-minute video takes you through the process of making a simple pillowcase with only one yard of fabric.
I think you are going to LOVE this! With only two ingredients (plus some optional essential oils) it is simple to make and easy on the pocketbook. After experimenting with different oils and amounts, I think I have found the perfect recipe. What did I use? Hemp Seed Oil & Shea Butter. I also used a metal bowl and a…
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Vintage fashion and styles have always held a fascination for me. Looking through old catalogs and magazines and seeing the beautiful clothing that women wore years ago is one of my favorite rainy day pastimes and I love sewing and recreating those fashions for myself. Many of my friends know my love for retro dresses and I have been gifted…
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Many items once used in the home have been replaced with the invention of better, more useful devices. Grinding food with a manual food grinder has given way to the electric food processor. Cassette tapes and tape players take up an awful lot of space, especially when you can play almost any song ever sung on your phone. And phonebooks – what’s…
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