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So I return from my craft group tonight to see someone has decided to use my blog as an advertising venue. Yeah, I’m not a fan of that idea. I’ve made a conscious decision not to have any advertising on my site – how can you trust me when I’m promoting a certain company or...
SNOW? ON MARCH 5TH? SNOW? It stopped snowing in Animal Crossing last week, but apparently it’s just going to keep on snowing until the end of time in real life! Okay, technically it’s winter until March 20th, but snow today? Really? Apparently it’s going to turn to rain this afternoon…or sun, if you believe the...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! March is National Crafting Month!I love crafting. I had a moment a few weeks ago when I realized that almost everything I was wearing (my boots, socks, and undergarments aside), everything I had used to get ready that moment, and everything in my purse, including my purse,...
If you read the Monday post, you’ll see life got away from me this week. The mineral make up post for this week won’t be up until Thursday as I haven’t had a second to do some serious writing and/or photography for it. Guess my resolution for getting organized isn’t going as well as I...
I love love love these paper bag recipe cards! Re-use, recycle, and be fabulous!Collapsible dog bowl for those long, wonderful walks with your bestest friend! Little boxy pouch tutorial! This would make a lovely make-up bag for the upcoming holiday season!...