I’m kindof a bit of a procastinator, so my calendars don’t always get changed for the right month. Sometimes, they aren’t even put up in time to matter for the year. Woops. But my family has a tradition of giving calendars, and I hate that these calendars with such lovely pics get used up and […]
Cinnamon Shortbread Cookie-Mix-in-a-Jar Recipe
This is one of several shortbread recipes that I enjoy giving as gifts during the holiday season. It has light flavor with just a hint of cinnamon, which makes it pair nicely with morning coffee or tea. I like to add all of the ingredients into a quart-sized canning jar and use it as an […]
DIY Pine Cone Christmas Tree Decorations
Decorating a Christmas tree doesn’t have to be expensive. It is easy to make your own ornaments with pine cones and make it a fun activity with the kids. I’ve made a few this year to go on our tree. Pine Cone Christmas Tree Decorations Pine cones – 3-5 of various sizes Gold, silver and […]
Make Your Own Mini Pine Cone Christmas Trees
Have you ever noticed that if you stand a pine cone upright, it looks a little like a Christmas tree? I wanted mini Christmas trees in some of the other rooms in my house – like my daughter’s bedroom and the dining room – just small enough to sit on the windowsill. Pine cones are […]
Make Your Own Pure Vanilla Extract
If you’re a baker (even if only once in a while), you know how important it is to have vanilla on hand. Oh sure, you can purchase the typical imitation vanilla or the commercial version of pure vanilla extract. But you’ll never know if it’s adulterated (unknown additives) or not, and you won’t have the […]
DIY Gift Tag Ornaments
I have a small obsession with mason jars, as evidenced by this list of 25 Uses for Mason Jars or these glass luminaries that I tried out and adore and of course my new favorite, chalkboard paint labels on mason jars – you can do so many things with these! And since I am constantly finding new […]
Make Your Own Christmas Stocking
To make my daughter’s first Christmas special, I decided to make a Christmas stocking for her. Making your own Christmas stocking is easy to do, fun and something that you can do with your children. What You Need: Felt in green, red and white Foam in white and green Small pompoms in green, red, white […]
Healthy Living eBook Super-Pack and Giveaway
I love learning more about healthy living, frugal food that promotes wellness, growing your own produce, and more. So when I had the chance to review this Healthy Living Bundle pack of eBooks, valued at over $300, you know I jumped at the chance! One lucky Untrained Housewife reader will be blessed to win their […]
Thanksgiving Thankful Place Settings
I’m a big proponent of keeping a gratitude list or journal, and Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family to remember what you are thankful for this year. Remember those adorable little chalkboard-labeled mason jars […]
Keep Babies Interested with DIY Colorful Shakers
Baby toys are great, but they can be so much money for what they really are. After walking around a store, I realized that my daughter was intrigued by a toy that simply made lots of colors move around. To avoid paying the store prices, I knew that this was something I could easily make […]
Understanding Focal Length in Photography
The main learning focus of lesson four was to explore focal length. We learned to understand the characteristics of wide angle and telephoto lenses and when each might be appropriate.
What to Do With a Pumpkin: Desserts, Decorations, Gifts and More
It’s that time of the year again. The pumpkins are here and the harvest has begun! Everywhere we go, the kids are quick to spot the pumpkin patches. Several churches in the area host annual pumpkin patches as fund raisers. These patches are designed with families and kids in mind, offering pumpkins of all sizes, hay […]
