Thrift at Home

We picked violets and brought them into the kitchen, instead of the vase. We have never put a chemical on our yard because we're not man...

Exhibit A:  The Skirt with Backbone My trusty yellow skirt is worn out, so I bought new yellow (unknown) fabric from the fabric outlet t...

I found this idea on Pinterest:  keep small gardening tools and gloves in a mailbox next to your garden.  They're available and protecte...

I have not meant to be so silent here on the blog!  I write posts in my head, but I run out of energy before I get to my computer.   I...

I suddenly decided to make an Easter dress for my girl.  An "Easter dress" is not a requirement in my mind, although I often had n...

We were invited to the farm for Easter.  What joy for the city mice to spend a sunny day playing in the country! My uncle slips out to...

Somehow, there was a snip in Genevieve's pink tee shirt.  I didn't even bother to ask why.  I cut three yellow hearts out of a scrap...