We've been getting back in the habit of really making our dollars stretch. It's so easy to slip out of the habit and get loosey-goosey and frivolous... a few dollars spent here and there for junk. Anyhow, we have made a commitment to get back to basics and that means, following … [Read more...] about Bread Baking
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Make a Bird-Feeder Wreath
I came across some recipes for making your own bird feeders and since bird-watching is one of our hobbies around here, as well as something we do for school, the kids and I made one for our bird watching station. It's very simple.All you need is GelatinCorn … [Read more...] about Make a Bird-Feeder Wreath
Christmas Making
Christmas around my house is FULL of Christmas making. There are a lot of wonderful things you can buy in this world. I often choose to make many of the gifts that we give as a family. Not because it is cheap or thoughtless.... but quite the opposite. I want it to be something … [Read more...] about Christmas Making
Christmas Crafting
It's December!! And that means Christmas crafting is in FULL swing! I always feel terribly behind when December finally shows up, but at the same time, I get incredibly excited too... because this is my most favorite time of the year... ever! I love it that there are always … [Read more...] about Christmas Crafting
Blast from the past
Yesterday while cleaning around the house, I started straightening up some of my craft supplies and stumbled across this blast from the past. I say that because if you look in the picture below, you will see that I only completed the granny square part of it... back in 2013!!! It … [Read more...] about Blast from the past