The season of love is coming soon. That's probably why kid-friendly Valentine's Day crafts keep popping up on my Facebook Newsfeed. These unsolicited posts made me think about tasty projects for my children. My eldest son loves to help me in the kitchen. Learning to cook is an importnat life skill. When I take out... Continue Reading →
Deck the Halls with Do-It-Yourself Christmas Crafts
Hi my name is Patricia and I watch Christmas movies yearround. One of my favorite movies is Christmas with the Kranks. I love this movie because of Luther Krank's (Tim Allen) logic about Christmas. Luther is an accountant that can spot monitary waste a mile away. His disgust reminds of Ebenezer Scrooge. Except, he wants... Continue Reading →
Perfect DIY Gifts for the Holidays from Instructables!
What is the most expensive time of the year? If you guessed the holidays, you are correct. There is something about the holidays that make us spend like there is no tomorrow. Even if we don't have the funds, we find a way to make it happen and deal with it next year. There is... Continue Reading →
My Summer DIY Instructables Wishlist
Any season is a good time to set out goals. They don't have to be work related. It can be something you've been meaning to do, but always put on the back burner. For example, my poor sewing machine has not seen me for a long time. I have personal projects that I plan to... Continue Reading →
MYS Reading List: The Bust DIY Guide to Life Review
Do-It-Yourself projects dominate websites, social media, magazines, and books. Honestly, it is not shocking. Things are not made to last anymore. At times, you'll save more money-making things instead of purchasing ready to use products. Also, there is a deep satisfaction that comes from using your hands to create something for yourself and others. During... Continue Reading →