When I was first diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC), an autoimmune disease that affects the lining of the large intestine (colon) and rectum, I jumped headfirst into the medical literature, determined to learn all I could about this disease that would afflict me for the rest of my life. At the time, I had never […]
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Find the items I recommend including in your home’s standard hand sewing kit.
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Learn more about this beautiful and visible style of mending.
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A step-by-step tutorial for creating beautiful hand-painted wooden Easter eggs.
Hand-painted Easter Egg Tutorial Read More »
I’m pretty sure I’m not alone in thinking that 2022 has been flying by at lightning speed. How we are already in early April is beyond me. The past few months at my day job have been exciting and rewarding, full of interesting projects and new opportunities, but it has also been hectic and stressful.
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I’m so excited to share my first Small Business Spotlight with you today. You may remember when I set my Intentions for 2022 in January that one of my goals for this year is to spotlight small, female-owned and operated businesses, especially those producing handmade items. Today, I’m honored to share my interview with Alison
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I come from a long line of talented artisans, and I have always believed that ‘making’ is in my DNA. Handmade items, either those made by me or someone else, have been my preferred type of gift to give for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I have found that not everyone
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Well, friends, it’s finally March, which means the Frugal February Challenge is complete. If you participated as well, I hope you enjoyed it and found it to be both enlightening and rewarding. You can review my approach to this year’s Challenge via my post here. Overall, I’m very glad to have participated this year, as
Invaluable Lessons from the Frugal February Challenge Read More »
//Discover image courtesy of Nowness; //INSPIRE image courtesy of Bauble Stockings; //THRIVE image courtesy of Liv & Let Friends, happy Wednesday! Now that we are nearing the end of February, it means we are in the home stretch of the Frugal February Challenge. If you’ve been following along, I hope you have enjoyed it and
Take 5: 02.23.2022 Read More »
It’s only the middle of February, but I have spring on my mind already. As I sit here typing, I hear birds chirping in the distance and can feel a warm, spring-like breeze blowing in through the open windows. Days like today are some of my favorite. They fill me with joy and a sense
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