The lace is here
I was so happy to receive a soft little package yesterday in the mail from www.lace-mart.com I stitched it up in the quiet of the evening and now have this: I like the look of the skirt on the washer. …
Setee Update
I found out my little upholstered bench isn’t a bench but a Queen Anne Setee; all the better! I just got back from the store with paint stripper, aquatic vinyl, double welt cording, dark walnut stain, and upholstery thread. I…
Lots of Options
The children and I have been practicing our behavior in public around here. We practice at home first, talk about it in the car and then try it out where people can see us. I don’t know about the kids, but…
Coming Clean
I caved, I bought paper plates. I did it awhile ago and have always meant to tell you… The worse part is the first box of paper plates were stuck together. So we used 2 at a time thinking it…
A few Garage Sale Signs
The children and I went garage saling last Wednesday and snapped a few pictures of some signs. I want to show you how simple it can be to have a winning sale. And how complicated it can be to mess it up…
Laundry Room Door Curtain
Isn’t it fun when frugal, functional, and beautiful all align? Before Our laundry closet used to have a bi-fold door on it. It was dated looking and dangerously easy to pull out of it’s track. When the door was open,…
A Kitchen Bench
I found a new to me blog that I’m crazy about. It’s called Home and Harmony and it’s about a mother with 6 children, who homeschools and decorates and sings :). Click on her family photo to go there: She…
Try a recipe from the new book
These sandwiches are so delicious it will taste like someone slaved all day, but they are so easy you are going to love it! Beef roasts are on sale for $1.99 a lb this week and go for less occasionally. So…
A little organization for the laundry room
My cousin, Eric, is coming over tonight to lay new tile in my laundry room. I’m so excited! I use the term laundry room loosely, as ours is just a 3 x 10 foot closet. When we move If we…
Use Your Slow Cooker and Save
Save time, money, and energy by using your slow cooker. I have always loved the idea of the slow cooker. Put the ingredients in early in the morning and serve it up at dinner time. It’s easy and doesn’t heat…