When you hear the phrase Handmade Life what do you think of? A person living off the grid, growing their own food and making their own clothes? A suburban mom who cooks from scratch rather than boxed or take out? How about trying to buy as much local as possible but never creating anything themselves? […]
“…you haven’t had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it’s running” ~ Jeff Bezos Coffee, the drink of the gods, well, that and me! My day must begin with coffee so today is the perfect day to celebrate: it’s National Coffee Day! I am excited to taste the coffee that I […]
I know, it is not the fourth of July, but there is still a reason to celebrate the National Anthem of the United States! This is the 200th anniversary of the writing of this national symbol and the city of Baltimore, where the anthem was written, is doing it up big! Francis Scott Key wrote […]
In the picture are the tools that I use to finish a necklace and make matching ear rings: crimping pliers, round nose pliers, two pair of flat nose pliers and wire cutters. These are available in a variety of makes and quality. 1. Place a crimp on the wire. I use 2 mm crimps so […]
It’s that time again! The big yellow buses are coming down the road and that means a well deserved break for mom! Have you ever wonder on how to tighten vagina? to feel that you are young again, just a random thought. To help you enjoy your first day alone in three months, allow me […]
Every Year June 18-Happy International Picnic Day History: International Picnic Day celebrates the gathering together outdoors to eat and enjoy one another’s company-The Picnic. The true origin of International Picnic Day is unknown, but can be traced back to the end of the French Revolution and the Victorian Era. A nice quilt to sit down […]
Frogs? Little hopping green critters that will make you squeal or smile! Frog Jumping Day can be traced back to Missouri author Mark Twain, and his first short story, “Jim Smiley and His Jumping Frog,” also known as “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” In honor […]
It happens all across the world every day, folding laundry and you end up with that one lone sock left in the basket with not mate. Where does it go? I know I have two feet and wear two socks, yet I have an entire basket of single socks. Rather than get upset, how about […]
In addition to all the physical items to cross off your craft show list why not take a few minutes to think about the psychology of selling at craft shows and see if that doesn’t help to increase your sales. Many studies have been done on the psychology of selling and the big boys know […]
Since, at least here in the North East, it looks like winter will NEVER end, I thought rather than fight it we will just embrace the cold and celebrate International Polar Bear Day! On this day you could check out some adorable pictures of fluffy white cubs frolicking in the snow or maybe join a […]
