Using domestic arts to live a simple, frugal life

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Holidays

Homemade Dora Backpack

December 9, 2009

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A couple weeks ago I shared the Map I made as part of a Christmas gift for Chloe. I had originally planned to give you step-by-step instructions for the Backpack but I ended up assembling it in more of a [...]

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Frugal-Minded Holidays

December 4, 2009

Christmas Day isn’t expensive, it’s the month leading up to it that consumes all the money. Here are a few little things I’m doing right now to keep my head in the frugal game without sacrificing fun and festivities.
1. CHEAP wrapping paper. Ordinarily, I’m not a fan of buying things I throw away – it’s [...]

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Reflecting on Peace

December 3, 2009

This post was first published on December 8, 2008. It has a good message though and I thought it could use repeating. ~Nicki

photo credit: djfoobarmatt
Some of you may not know that my dad is a minister. He pastors the church I attend so I am exposed to some high quality preaching (I love you [...]

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Simplifying Christmas Projects

December 2, 2009

Last week in my Christmas stockings post I mentioned that I chose that particular pattern to simplify. I had a great idea for quilted stockings but it just wasn’t going to happen this year. I could have just admitted defeat at that point and abandoned the project but I didn’t. The original idea was good [...]

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Thankful

November 25, 2009

I’m taking a short vacation for Thanksgiving to be with my family. I’ll be back next week! Until then, I leave you with this:
Thankful…
for the sounds of laughter and chatter
for knowing my hair doesn’t matter
for comfy pants when I feel that way
for the cozy bed where I collapse or lay
for having the most amazing man
that [...]