Join Mavis Butterfield for vegetable gardening and canning tips, easy recipes, and saving money strategies (Rug hooking, too!). Simple living at its best!
For my birthday, I splurged and bought myself a serger. I’ve always wanted one, but never really wanted to spend the money. They are pretty much awesome for getting a professional, store-bought finish though, so I decided it was time. Sergers sew, cut, and finish seams all in one step–it also wraps the thread around Read More >>
Before we get to bettering ourselves with all those resolutions, we get to party it up New Year’s Eve style! I don’t know about you, but I’m all about the streamers, noisemakers, confetti and these awesome party hats, which happen to be super duper easy to make. Watch, I’ll show you how step by step: Read More >>
First off, what kid doesn’t love a project that involves chocolate? Second, these Hershey’s Kiss candy mice ornaments are so cute and would make great gifts for their friends. You’ll need: 2 Hershey kisses for each ornament you plan to make {and maybe a couple extra for snacking} Pink felt Clear drying glue Fishing line Read More >>
Looking for a fun craft to do with the kids that you can actually use? How about potato stamped Christmas wrapping paper? They will have a blast “playing with their food” and you can use their creations to wrap gifts. Plus, how charming is it that you give gifts that are wrapped in so much Read More >>
Since we were headed through Kansas on our way to St. Jude, I thought I’d better whip up some Ruby Red Slippers. I know, I know, cliche, but who doesn’t love the chance to glitter anything? Plus, when I am done, I’m pretty sure I know some neighbor kids that would welcome the addition to Read More >>
