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Here is a tutorial for an easy sewing project. I like this apron because, as a short person, I am often frustrated by how aprons fit me. This one adjusts easily and fits any size person. It's also reversible,...
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When I was little, my Mom and I used to make salt dough ornaments for our Christmas tree. I made more when I went away to college, then again when I had a house and tree of my own as...
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My crafty friend Britt (who also happens to be a fledgling beekeeper), came up with this great DIY project when she needed some decoration for her lovely honey jars. Then she was kind enough to let me post the tutorial...
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You may remember that I posted few weeks ago about our venture into urban chicken raising and the cute little puffballs that got us to finally commit. Well, they've been living in a crate in my office since then,...
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We're not huge cake people in my household. It's OK, but generally pretty low on the list of favorite desserts. Rice Krispie Treats, on the other hand, are very high on the list. This year we decided to try...
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