Too many years ago I did a lot of soap making. I was a lot younger then, and so many new books on soap making were coming out then (OK, I'll date myself...it's the year 1998). I was really into it - I taught soap making classes through the school district, sold at the farmer's… Continue reading Handcrafting Melt and Pour Soap
Category: Crafts
Urban Homesteading: Mason Jar Herb Garden
Mason Jar Herb Garden for sale....and what?!? $8.98 for a jar, a little soil and a few seeds? Ack! Although, I'll be honest: if you are not a gardener who happens to have soil, rocks and seeds on hand, it isn't a horrid price. Pricey, yes. Easy enough to do at home. Oh, it won't be… Continue reading Urban Homesteading: Mason Jar Herb Garden
Book Review: 3 New Paper Craft Books
Paper Craft Books - my boys love these so much! And on rainy PNW afternoons, after school, it keeps them busy. Less TV, more creativity. As far as crafting time goes, I like paper ones. The worst cleanup is I have to get out the vacuum. And what kid doesn't love snipping with scissors? 100… Continue reading Book Review: 3 New Paper Craft Books
Workout Reward Jar
Workout Reward Jar? You bet! What better way to embrace Spring arriving than to focus on goals! My husband offered to fill my reward jar, with a potential of up to $3.25 a day, for me. Which means...I have it in my ability to make over $100 in March. My hardest one will be sugary… Continue reading Workout Reward Jar