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An Easy Summer Dress

June 7, 2011

I’ve been doing a little sewing lately. Recently I made a dress for Chloe that was quick and easy – a smocked dress. I’ve made them before and it is the perfect project for a beginner so I thought I’d share it here. Buying the fabric I was able to make this dress for a [...]

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How To Mend A Torn Jeans Pocket

April 6, 2011

I wear blue jeans almost every day. I love them. I also tend to wear them out. The knees tear, they fade and I still wear them. The definite dealbreaker, the very worst – is the tear in the back pocket or crotch. Once that happens I can’t wear them anymore and it’s time to [...]

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Thoughtful, At The Last Minute

December 13, 2010

Today I made a list of things I still need to get before Christmas. Only a few small fill-in gifts for family – not bad. There are, however, quite a few people I want to thank but I can’t afford to purchase something pricey for all of them. I think we all have these people: [...]

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Cozy Rice Pillows

September 20, 2010

Rice pillows are wonderful for aches and pains but you don’t have to be hurting to love the cozy feeling of warmth when the cool weather creeps in. Fall came suddenly this year where we live. One week is was gloriously in the 80s and the next week the highs were in the 60s. Just [...]

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Homemade Mothers Day Gift Ideas

April 27, 2010

Mother’s Day is coming. Need some ideas? With a little thought and planning you can give the moms in your life something meaningful without spending a small fortune. Potted flowers Purchase an inexpensive clay pot. Have the kids paint it or put hand prints on it. Put some potting soil in. Purchase a 6-pack of [...]

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