Handmade Gifts for First-Timers

by | Aug 16, 2012 | Household, Simple & Frugal

  If you DIY, August is the planning time for the Fall DIY season.  We need time to cure that soap and crochet those afghans.  And for newbies, it’s the time for perusing the possibilities.  What can I make that doesn’t require months of practice?...

4 Ways to Live Seasonally in August

by | Aug 14, 2012 | Household, Simple & Frugal

‘Tis the Season Back to school?  Yes, but August is about a lot more than that if you DIY.  August is the advent of a whole new season for DIYers.  As we explained in  THIS POST: Winter is Building Season.  The leaves are down and the saps’s not running,...

How To Kill a Fly

by | Aug 7, 2012 | Barnyard, Other Critters

We love using our electric flyswatter.  That crack of electricity when you get one is such a satisfying sound.  However, there is a technique to catching those buggers.  This is a really short post, but it will change your life. 1.  Wait for the fly to land. 2.  Place...

Shoe Shelf Weekly Clothing Organizer

by | Aug 6, 2012 | Household, Simple & Frugal

  I officially have TOO much closet space.  I even stuck the kids’ chest of drawers in there to take up some room.  The fun part is, the chest is EMPTY.  It’s ready to be filled with all that nonsense kids collect: gum wrappers, beads, string, little...