Spring is fast approaching which means vegetable and tomato planting season. I’m a novice when it comes to vegetable gardening but I do have a few tricks to share. These tomatoes are from last year’s garden. It was a horrible year for tomatoes in Portland in 2010. Hopefully, this year will be much improved! Here’s… Continue reading Preparing For Tomato Season
Category: home + garden
DIY projects for the home and in the garden. Projects that reuse items are my favorite!
Frugal Decorating with Cherry Blossoms
I love to decorate my home and make it lovely. Fresh flowers are too expensive for this frugal gal. I prefer to bring nature inside and "force" it to be part of my frugal decorating program. Cutting branches from spring blossoming trees, putting them in a vase with warm water, and waiting a week will… Continue reading Frugal Decorating with Cherry Blossoms
Readers’ Questions Answered Here
People are always asking me questions about where to purchase something, how to clean something, how to cook something, how to mend something, how to use a power tool, and what not. I love answering questions and am always happy to share a tip on what's worked and what hasn't. If you have a question, please… Continue reading Readers’ Questions Answered Here
Decorating Ideas: Home Office
Everyone needs a little space to have as an office. Opening mail, paying bills, reviewing school work, and writing notes are all part of running a home and require a spot to do these activities. My home office is a little, cozy corner is in our dining room. We live in an old craftsman bungalow… Continue reading Decorating Ideas: Home Office
Decorating Ideas: Re-Purposed Claw Foot
We went out of town recently and stayed at our neighbor’s beach house. Our family had a wonderful, technology-free weekend! While lighting a fire to cozy in, I came across this wonderful use for an old claw foot bathtub foot – a holder for matches. It's very clever and makes good use of the space… Continue reading Decorating Ideas: Re-Purposed Claw Foot
Synthetic Grass Installation: DIY Project
Our backyard has been a work in progress over the years. We recently had blue star creeper planted in between the stones in our backyard. During the winter months, the plants would freeze and die. In the summer, the plants would burn up and die. Bottom line? I was going to the nursery and being… Continue reading Synthetic Grass Installation: DIY Project
Green Living: Once-a-Month Garbage Collection
Our family is celebrating 10 years of once-a-month garbage collection. Everyone always wants to know the secret of how a family of four can do this. Well, there is no secret just some simple steps you can take to reduce the amount of trash you generate each month. You and your family should give it… Continue reading Green Living: Once-a-Month Garbage Collection
Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
Want to start buying used clothing and household items, but need someone to show you the ropes? Well, you’re in luck! I’ve scheduled a field trip adventure in Portland and you're invited! Get out your calendars (or smart phones) and enter this date: Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 at 9am We’re meeting at "The Bins” as… Continue reading Field Trip Adventure in SE PDX
And The Winner Is…
Before I announce the winner, I wanted to say thank you for all of the comments, suggestions and ideas I received! Your support is much appreciated. The winner is….Devon! I delivered the bag and she was very excited. I’ll do another drawing soon. My husband just suggested we do a drawing for a chair next.… Continue reading And The Winner Is…
Holiday Hostess Gift Idea
I love being invited to someone’s house for dinner – especially when they say don’t bring a thing! Of course, I would never dream of showing up empty handed. A bottle of wine is always a welcomed hostess gift. But wine bottles need a little dressing up during the holiday season. This made a lovely… Continue reading Holiday Hostess Gift Idea
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