We have some friends who like to tease me about my love of sewing little “cozies” for everything. Maybe I have been known to sew a slip-cover or two for uncommon items around our house but, I love to sew. I also love to use all of my sewing scraps and leftover fabrics. This sleeve… Continue reading Sew a Slipover for a Wine Bottle
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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
Field Trip Fun in SE Portland
If you missed the field trip on Wednesday to “The Bins” as I like to call them, I’m sorry. We had a good time and the Goodwill Outlet Store in SE Portland wasn’t too busy. The best news? I came home with two new cotton sweaters – one is a practically brand new Ralph Lauren… Continue reading Field Trip Fun in SE Portland
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
Used Clothing: Holiday Attire
I try to buy used clothing as often as possible. You have to be patient when buying used clothing, especially if you’re trying to find particular items. We were scrambling to get to a party when I realized the kids and I, dressed in all of our gay apparel, were wearing all used clothing. (To… Continue reading Used Clothing: Holiday Attire
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
My Best Barter Exchange To Date
See this little, sad, pathetic sign? I found this in a dumpster and reluctantly brought it home. The truth is, I had no idea how I would re-purpose it. As it turns out, this sign proved to be very valuable. The short version of this story… My neighbor, Bruce, completely coveted this sign. He saw… Continue reading My Best Barter Exchange To Date
Sewing Project: The Winter Cape
My daughter needed a fancy winter coat and there was no reason to buy one. Winter coats only get worn a few times a year by my kids and a fancy winter coat? Even less so. I thought I’d look for a used coat or perhaps sew one. But, on a Goodwill Clearance Center (code… Continue reading Sewing Project: The Winter Cape
When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
This is a trend that I hope will not continue or my “frugal shopping” days are numbered! It is a sad day when someone (like myself) can’t root through someone's junk. Keeping more junk from going to waste or a landfill should be a right, right? A covered, locked dumpster is a huge problem. Luckily,… Continue reading When Dumpsters are Locked Diving Woes Result
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