Upcycled Thrift Store Basket
Use a Thrift store basket and repurpose and upcycle it into a farmhouse treasure. Perfect for use in a craft booth, a nursery, or as home décor.
Easy Made From Scratch Buttermilk Pancakes
Made from scratch buttermilk pancakes are easy to make, and are sure to be a family favorite.
Breakfast | DIY | Recipes | Thrifty Living
Easy Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe
I wanted to share this budget-friendly, tasty maple syrup recipe that has long been a family favorite. It is easy to make and is great for those times when you need syrup but do not want to go to the store.
10 Herbs and Spices You Can Use In Soap (That Are Likely In Your Pantry)
Did you know that many of the same herbs and spices that are so often stored in our kitchen cabinets can also be used to create artisan soap? Many can be grown in home herb gardens as well.
Springtime Found Us Busy As Bees
Beekeeping in the Mountains was a family affair. It kept us all busy, but we loved every minute of it. The whole family helped with the bees. We all knew how to assist dad as he retrieved the swarms from trees around the farm.
Crafts | DIY | Sewing | Thrifty Living
Burp-Cloth Pattern for Beginners
Hand crafted gifts are so special, it is like you are giving a part of yourself with the gift. I created an easy to make burp-cloth and just had to share this sweet but simple project. It is suitable for beginners, and those advanced in sewing as well.
TO BE OR NOT TO BE? CRAFTING: HOBBY OR BUSINESS
The onslaught of COVID brought about my early retirement from a public school system. I like so many others found themselves lost and displaced. Now I am considering starting an actual arts and crafts business.
Crafts | Decor & Wreaths | DIY | Holiday
Spring Floral Grapevine Wreath
Create a wonderful wreath just in time to give for Mother’s Day. Perfect for spring and summer.
Business Talk | DIY | Soap | Thrifty Living
So You Are Thinking About Making Soap
I knew even as a child that soap making would be part of my future. It was a tradition that I wanted to carry on. Though Grandma didn’t use additives in her soap, another of my mentors showed me how those simple additions changed a utilitarian necessity into a luxury. Whether you are an avid…
Making A Grapevine Wreath You’ll Want To Decorate
Creating nature-farmed wreaths is a way to create beautiful and unique eco-friendly wreaths. These organic wreaths make beautiful additions to home décor that can be personalized to individual style.