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Foraging for Teas
Foraging for teas is a fun, inexpensive activity that allows you to try using plants in a new way and appreciate the “weeds” in your …
Quick and Easy DIY Reusable Tea Bags (From a Sleeve)
Make these easy, 5-minute DIY reusable tea bags for loose leaf teas! They’re quickly made from repurposed sleeves and are the perfect use for …
How to make a Drawstring Bag in under 10 minutes
Easily make a drawstring bag in less than 10 minutes by upcycling old t-shirts and taking advantage of the hem. You can also make a pouch from the …
Want an Easy Way to Keep Predators Away from Your Chickens?
After the tragic loss of one of our first four hens to our evil hen predator, Kahlúa, we needed a way to make sure that an incident like that …
Meet The Hens!!
I can’t believe it has taken me so long to get to this. In fact, when I started thinking about the new blog, I really wanted to concentrate on …
What is a Menstrual Cup? Using a Menstrual Cup For the First Time!
What is a menstrual cup ( aka. period cup)? How do you use it? Why would you want to? Find out, and read about my first experiences with a menstrual …
The Fine Line Between Being a Hoarder and Being Sentimental: The Baby Clothes Keepsake Quilt
Are you sentimental, but don’t want to be a hoarder? Making a baby clothes keepsake quilt is a practical way to save precious outgrown baby …
Puppy Binkie Pattern
Learn to sew a super cute baby binkie or security blanket that looks like a puppy with free pattern and instructions. My son loves dogs. Even …
Stamping Fabric: Make a Minion T-shirt
Make a minion t-shirt by stamping fabric with paints using easy homemade craft foam stamps. My son loves this technique because he can help make his …
Fruit Ice Cubes: Freezing Fruit for Smoothies or Baby Food
Making fruit ice cubes for smoothies and homemade baby food is the best way to freeze excess fruit so it doesn’t take up excess room in your …
How to Paint Fabric and Make Fun Gifts
It’s fun to make your own homemade gifts using freezer paper and fabric paint. I’ll show you how to paint fabric so that it looks …
How to Make Reusable Sandwich Wraps and Snack Envelopes
Ditch the plastic baggies and sew some reusable sandwich wraps and snack bags for traveling with sandwiches and other snacks. These are perfect for …
Easy, DIY Charm Bracelet for Shoe Charms (Jibbitz)
Make these DIY charm bracelets for shoe charms (Jibbitz) out of craft foam. They’re easy to make and are perfect for party favors. September is …
Stamped Up House Balloons Shirt
This fun Up house balloons shirt is made with a homemade craft foam stamp, and is so easy even a toddler can help you make it. Lately, my …
How to Make a T-shirt Bag: 8 Ways to Make a Bag from a Shirt
There are lots of ways to make a t-shirt into a bag or backpack. I’ll show you eight great ways to do it, and you don’t even need to know …
Make Wall-E and Eve Stencils and T-Shirts
You can make fun and professional looking Wall-E and Eve t-shirts with these stencils, some freezer paper, and some fabric paints. In my last post, I …