At the risk of confirming what most people already suspect – that I simply can’t sit still – here’s a pic of how I’m spending my winter evenings: cutting up fabric scraps that are too small for anything else, with plans to compost them come spring. I keep thinking they[Read more]
I’m just a few days shy of celebrating two wonderful months with my little red barn (thanks, Tuff Shed and 26 supportive friends!) and thought you might enjoy a peek inside. I was determined to only use found or donated or upcycled shelving in here. It just seems wrong to run out[Read more]
Nineteen years ago, my husband and I chose December 21 for our wedding day. Sure, there were lots of practical reasons for selecting that day, but mostly we love pointing out that it’s the shortest day and the longest night of the year (wink, wink). Over time, I’ve developed a deeper[Read more]
During our Thanksgiving travels to/from southern Illinois, I picked up a bunch of cat litter containers a friend has been saving for me. When she first asked if I could use them, I gave my pat answer, “Sure!” knowing it wouldn’t be hard to find a use for a bucket[Read more]
It’s the busiest month of the year for the U.S. Postal Service. Last December, they delivered 16.5 billion letters, packages and cards between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. Hard on them, but nice for the rest of us. It’s fun to receive mail that isn’t a bill or unsolicited junk,[Read more]
If you do any kind of celebrating in December, you’ve got lots of decisions ahead of you. Paper or plastic? Cloth or paper? Paper or china? Cards or emails? Electronic gift card or plastic one? Gift bags or gift wrap? ‘Tis the season for gluttony and giving, both of which can leave you exhausted, collapsing[Read more]