Category Archives: DIY

Halloween Silhouette Lanterns

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

I have recently been inspired by some great Halloween projects out there and wanted to get the ball rolling before I start school at the end of this month (Senior year, ya’ll!  Woot!) I really liked the painted Halloween jars … Continue reading →

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Laundry Soap Revisited

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Here is my original laundry soap recipe post. However, I have been tinkering with it over the last few months and find this recipe works a little better for me.  Fels Naptha was a little harsh on my nose and … Continue reading →

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Jams

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

More jamming done today. Strawberry-Rhubarb and Raspberry-Blackberry.  All were grown local at purchased at farmer’s market.  The blackberries in particular were picked by a local forager who went to some clear cuts in the Olympic Peninsula to pick native berries.  (Those big … Continue reading →

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I Yarn For You!

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Ok, enough with the puns.  It’s been awhile since my last blog, because I’ve been spring cleaning (a little late) and crafting my butt off, among other excuses.  I have been seeing some yarn wrapped art lately in some circles … Continue reading →

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I like where this is going . . .

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

Do you ever look around at your life and you can see you’re heading somewhere good?  This month I decided I would try to hand make all the gifts I gave for birthdays in July (we have a lot in … Continue reading →

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My Excuses

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Dearest Blogging Community, Please accept my sincerest apology for my recent absence in our comforting cyber community.  I admit I was weak.  Sunlight filtered in through my windows and lured my away from my brightly lit screen.  It danced on my … Continue reading →

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Easy DIY Clothesline

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

If you are interested in putting up a clothesline to save with laundry costs and help with environmental stewardship, then you should read Sarah Rae Trover’s blog on building one for $5! We used her diagram to install two outside and … Continue reading →

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DIY Laundry Soap

Posted on June 11, 2011 by

I have come to the conclusion that Little Kidlet has very sensitive skin.  It seems to dry out and turn red very easily and with the latest purchase of All with Oxy his knees, elbows and cheeks turned very red … Continue reading →

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