Hoopskirt Making
A hoopskirt is essential for civil war reenactment costumes and some Renaissance costumes. It can also be used to give fullness to a wedding dress. While premade hoopskirts are available, it is much more...
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Anti Cold and Flu Tea
The combo of pine needles and rose hips make a nice, healthy tea. It’s a great midwinter tea to keep colds and flu at bay. Ingredients: A half cup of finely chopped white pine...
Gourd Snowmen
There is an updated video version of this post available here. These little snowmen never melt no matter what the weather. Made from dried birdhouse gourds, they will last for years. You will need:...
Tin Can Luminaries
There is an updated video version of this post available here. Old soup containers can be recycled to make beautiful candleholders. The holes punched in the tin exude a warm glow from the candle...
Cream Cheese Stir Fry
I don’t know if this technically qualifies as a stir-fry, but it has a lot of the same ingredients. It’s sort of like house fried rice with cream cheese. I usually make this cream...
Fleece Scarves
Fleece scarves are a warm welcome on a cold winter day. These scarves can easily be made in under an hour.
Mini Pies
Mini pies are a quick and easy way to add a little treat to your meals. When you take a brown bag lunch to work multiple days a week, you’re bound to eventually come...
Sights of The Season: Exterior Illumination
There’s nothing quite like the holidays. Christmas trees, candles, holly garlands, and of course, extension cords being used well beyond their intended capacity. Here’s an amusing yet truthful shot of holiday decorating. Copyright ©...
Kid Wine: A non-alcoholic alternative
With the holidays beginning Thursday, there will be many get-togethers, and many people driving home afterward. Instead of adding to the dangers of the road by serving wine, try this non-alcoholic alternative. For years,...
