Origami in Retrospect
He’s had a request to make some origami dresses for a “client.” As an added benefit, he’s going to...
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Weeding and Watering Your Garden With Minimal Effort
Several years ago, I was entranced by the whole Key Hole Garden concept, used in Africa, and its importance...
How To Protect Your Hair From Bleach Damage: Based on Scientific Research
Here’s one simple trick for preventing hair damage when bleaching your hair, based on scientific research. It’s what you do before the bleach is applied that’s the trick.
From Brass to Rubbed Bronze: Painting the Door Hardware
Here’s how to paint door hardware, from start to finish, using oil-rubbed bronze.
Mudroom/Entryway Transformation
I could post only pictures — and they would completely tell the story. Of how I went from a...
Chalk Paint Remedy: Just Add Water for Nice, Even Coverage
Chalk paint is a complete game-changer. It’s called one-step paint, because whatever you’re painting, regardless of its current “finish” needs...
Valentine’s Day: In A House Full of Boys
Out of all of my accomplishments here on this blog, the ones I am most proud of is this...
A Cheesy Appetizer Formula That Liberates Your Pantry
Sweet or savory, there’s a “formula” to great, delicious appetizers — and the ingredients are probably already in your...
How Instant Pot Helps Moms Compete Head to Head with Chipotle
If you want to know just how fragile and precarious our lives are as mothers, as leaders of the...