Are you all ready for Christmas? If you’re not done with your shopping, and you’re up for some DIY, there’s still time to make some gifts! Here are 10 ideas from my DIY archives, which I recently updated and reorganized so everything is easier to find. And I hope to add at least one more […]
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1. Make the prettiest rustic holiday wreath with foraged materials. 2. Learn how to grow your own sprouted acorn forest. 3. There’s still time to make pink clay soap for holiday gifts. 4. String this wooden bead garland for a fresh new decoration for your mantel. 5. Fold paper stars to use as a garland, or for your gift […]
DIY Marble Geometric Ornaments
The classic primary red and green Christmas colors just don’t do it for me. In the past we’ve had a tree with only white and silver decorations, and last year I made geometric paper ornaments in pastel pink, blue, and teal. Now that I look at them, I realize that the pink and blue are dead ringers for […]
Vegan West African Peanut Soup
This vegan African peanut soup is a delicious, hearty soup that’s perfect for cold weather.
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We finally got a Christmas tree a couple of days ago, and now that it’s up and decorated, I’m feeling the Christmas spirit. But I think it needs some more ornaments, so I’ll be working on some of those this weekend. Plus trying to get a billion other things done, as it seems like everyone […]
Make DIY Star Holiday Decor
Learn how to make an easy DIY star holiday decoration.
My Visit to Breitenbush Hot Springs
A couple of weeks ago I came across this article, Oregon’s Best Hot Springs, and mentioned to Steven that we should try to visit one this winter. Neither of us had ever been to a hot spring, but I was surprised to see how many Oregon has (13 mentioned in that article, and there are […]
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1. Make your own custom perfumes with essential oils. 2. These scented candles look like they’d be a great DIY gift for everyone on your list. 3. Love the simplicity of these leather napkin holders. 4. These temporary tattoo ornaments are clever and cute. So many possibilities for this idea! 5. This reversible scarf looks perfectly cozy. 6. Want […]
Tomato Jam Recipe
Tomato jam might not be a type of jam you’re familiar with, but it wonderfully complements savory breads and cheeses. Try the recipe!