It began in pregnancy- wondering if there could possibly be a pair of pants out there that neither dug into my ever expanding belly nor fell off of my rear in an effort to sit “under” a belly that slipped lower every day. If such a pair existed, they only fit for a few days […]
Prepare for Emergencies – Light
My house just made it through several rounds of severe weather- really severe, with lots of tornadoes that killed people and destroyed homes. We were spared any damage, and we are grateful. However, our power was out for 24 hours. Again, we are grateful it was only 24 hours, because as I write, there are […]
Homemade Playdough: For Home, School, and Homeschool
Playdough is good for many grades. The littles just like to squeeze and poke it. As they grow older, the children can learn shapes, and colors, and counting, and ABC’s. Once my daughter started to read, I used playdough as a comprehension tool. She was reading Robinson Crusoe, in second grade. As she read about […]
Best Free Printable Chore Charts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
If you love this post don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Pinterest for the latest tips and tricks. Encouraging toddlers and preschoolers to help around the house and do simple tasks can be easy and fun with personalized chore charts that allow them to place a tick or a star […]
Stocking Stuffers For Toddlers
It’s the Holiday Season again and I am dashing about trying to get everyone’s gifts at the best prices. I will have something good for everyone on my list, but every year I let the stocking stuffers go until the last minute and then panic.
Tutorial: How to Sew a Lined Patch Pocket with Contrast Band
Patch pockets can be made by cutting a single square (or other shape), turning the raw edges under by ¼ inch and topstitching to the garment.
Planning Advent Calender Activities For Your Children
This Christmas I decided to make my own Advent calendar. I was planning on filling the pockets with the customary chocolates, when I came across a great idea online – putting slips of paper into the pockets, each listing a Christmas-related fun activity to do that day.
Nancy Tripp King: North Carolina Sharecropper’s Daughter Dishes out the Literary Smack Down
When it comes to reading I find that most of the authors I enjoy are men. My favorites have ranged from Edgar Allen Poe to Charles Bukowski, and with the exception of Ayn Rand, I’m not sure if I ever found a woman writer that I could really sink my teeth into.
Free Online Sewing Tutorials for Slings, Wraps and Baby Carriers
Babywearing is back in a huge way, and if you have basic sewing skills you can whip up a huge variety of mei tais, ring slings and other carriers. It’s worth trying a few different kinds of carrier to see what suits you and your baby.
Free Sewing Patterns – Maternity Tops for Early Pregnancy
In the first trimester, it can be tricky finding clothes that make you look pregnant rather than chubby. This in-between stage usually only lasts for a few months at most, so it seems a shame to spend a lot of money on shirts and tops.
From Nature to Skein – An Overview of How Yarn is Made
People have been making yarns and threads for centuries. Although now commercialized products are put through a highly automated process, the basics are still the same.
How to Be A Craft Fair Vendor
Craft fair season is upon us! You’ve gained skill at your craft, and in today’s economy, want to try your hand at selling.
