This yarn octopus is easy to make (it takes about twenty minutes) and requires only a bit of yarn and either two pony beads or two googly eyes. No special skills needed! I did most of the work, but my 4-year-old daughter Lily helped me with some tasks and was very excited by her completed […]
Decorative Tin Can Craft
Recently, when my daughters were looking for something to do, I pulled out an old craft idea that I had done as a kid. This project turns an ordinary tin can into a decorative paper clip or pen holder. Supplies needed: clean tin cans (e.g., tuna or soup cans, candy tins, etc) fabric scraps ribbons, […]
Make Your Own Teacup Candles
I decided to spend a recent rainy day (forty degrees in April, of course) making teacup candles that had the gentle smell of fruits, flowers, and other spring notions. These cups are also very nice for gift giving and incredibly easy to make.
Homemade DIY Foundation
When I was 20 & 30 I had absolutely no need for cream or liquid foundation. Ah, youth…my skin was perfect. Or as close as it was going to get. I was even blessed to NOT have acne or any blemishes on my face, blessed indeed. Then came my 40’s, and it brought gifts of […]
Put Yourself In the Picture #MomisHere with Sprout
If you’re like me you are the one holding the camera. Capturing the happy smiles and preserving memories for their future. But what about YOU!? My mom used to teach photography preservation classes and one of the things she often encouraged participants was to make sure to put themselves in the photo sometimes. You don’t […]
Giant Prepping and Homesteading Giveaway!
You know I’m a huge fan of Getting Prepared! Well, Untrained Housewife was able to partner with some other amazing bloggers to team up with some of our favorite companies. And, because of their generosity, we’re able to offer you these mega giveaway prizes: The All American Sun Oven from Sun Oven (APV $399) The […]
DIY Paper Plate Animal Baskets
When I’m stuck in the house with my daughter, I like to find crafts to do. With Easter coming up, I wanted to create an Easter basket but didn’t have anything to make one with. But you don’t need anything special. Two paper plates will do! These DIY paper plate baskets are fun the whole […]
Repurposed Salt Containers
If you’re anything like me, being stuck in the house while the snow piles up outside you’re creative impulses may go into over-drive. Cleaning out my spice cabinet, my attention was drawn to the salt shaker containers. What, if anything could I possibly do with those? Here are three ideas. Supplies: All three projects require cutting, […]
Getting Prepared – Many Uses for Bulk Salt
Recently, I read a novel titled “Alas, Babylon,” by Pat Frank. This book was written in 1959 and is about the long-feared nuclear war anticipated during the ’60s. The experiences of the survivors brought new ideas to my own emergency preparation plans. One item that became critical in large quantities was salt. I have always […]
4 Home Beauty Treatments with Banana
Bananas are a good source of vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin C, fiber, potassium, biotin, and copper. They are also inexpensive ingredients for natural beauty treatments. Banana works for all skin types and can be used in homemade face masks, natural body scrubs, and even home hair treatments. Leftover ripe bananas are often the best ones […]
Prepare Your Electronics for Bad Weather
Weather happens all year ’round. (I know, I have such a grasp for the obvious!) But with our society’s increased dependence on electronics for communication and entertainment, and even work, it is important that we take a few minutes to plan ahead for how ad weather impacts our electronic world. In all bad weather conditions, the […]
DIY Raised Garden Bed
Last year, I asked Nick for a raised flower bed to replace the shale-lined, ground-level one at our house. It happened to be nice weather that weekend, so we gathered what we needed an went to town. Our bed’s outside measurements estimate at 3ft by 9ft and about a foot deep. Materials: Twelve 6ft landscaping […]
