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Editor’s Note: My article today is an interview with my friend, Courtney, who runs an Etsy shop called A Cottage Life. She uses her creativity and crafty skills to turn old, worn-out items into unique treasures! She also has had a booth at the Farm Chicks Antiques Show in Spokane, WA for the past two…
How do I clothe four children (and us) on a modest, single income, as well as decorate my house in vintage, eclectic style, keep a well-stocked craft room and wood shop, and give unique, interesting gifts to family and friends? I’ll tell you my secret: thrift shops! Used clothing, consignment and antique shops offer a…
I happen to be married to a coffee snob. We also live in the Northwestern United States, which is called by some the coffee capital of the world, not for growing it but for making interesting and yummy, foamy creamy drinks with it. My husband, bless his heart, is interested in all aspects of gourmet…
The arch-nemesis of gardens, can you name it? That would be the aphids, caterpillars, ants, and so forth. If you’ve spent any time in your garden lately, you have seen the evil ones preying on your beautiful veggies. Some sneaky caterpillars were seen munching on our cabbage leaves the other day. Ants were delightfully dancing…
I love gardening more than most anything. Let’s just get that out of the way right off the bat. I sometimes annoy my friends with incessant jabbering about my veggies. Whew! Glad I got that off my chest! Another thing I need to get off my chest is that I am not a fancy gardener. …
I stumbled upon this company while searching for safe sunscreen at EWG’s Skin Deep. Their product- Sun Stuff- was one of the highest rated sunscreens by EWG for safety and UV protection. Looking further into their products led me to their site where I found lotions, facial products, and even bug spray! Their prices were…
Using natural household ingredients to clean can be as effective as store-bought chemicals and much safer. Getting rid of commercial cleaners means less possibility of accidental poisoning. Commercial cleaners contain hazardous chemicals that can be irritating to family members with allergies or asthma, and detrimental to your health. Natural cleaning recipes might be the answer….
Although my friend assured me that the swing set in her back yard was totally worth the price, our family was living as frugally as we could, in order to save up for our first adoption. I figured I could do things the old-fashioned way, make use of something that would otherwise end up in…
Now that your family is “going green” and making the switch to more environmentally friendly products, what is the next step? You’re using fewer household chemicals, recycling, conserving resources, and buying local foods, but have you thought of your child’s toys? The trend of plastic toys is still booming, but a new trend is up…
I grow weary of hearing about how hard raising children is. Often parents to be or other family members will complain about the cost of everything and how hard it is to keep up with all the things things babies and kids need. I say poo poo! Instead of getting out a calculator and adding…