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What I Made with the Potato Sweater, Part 1

Remember when I unraveled a thrift store sweater that didn’t fit right because it was made of a beautiful cotton […]

What to do when you keep getting baskets of backyard apples sent home with you? The obvious answer would usually

Or; Why Choosing the Correct Paint Type REALLY Matters We are currently renters, which means that most of the decorating

Tried something new this week! I have never eaten pickled garlic before, but have hear rave reviews. Apparently it is

Even if you are busy. Even if you aren’t getting to everything that you “should” be doing. Even if you

Why, you may ask, would anyone be gardening in tote bins in the first place? Personally, I am doing it

Or the case of the Terrible Tea. You have probably heard of companion planting. Plant the marigolds with your tomatoes,

Hello my darlings, are you knee deep in fruit or berries? Raspberries are the big one in our yard, but

I read a cute little comic about leaving your keys in the refrigerator in order to remember that you packed

Currently, in case you haven’t noticed, I am handling it poorly. Knowing what day it is has been a wee