Have you ever tried to sweetened a cold drink, like tea? Impossible. It’s always best to sweeten any drink before it is chilled. It makes life so much easier. Here is a little tip to help sweeten a drink that is already cold. Just make ice cubes that are really, really sweet. Pop them into your cold drink and let the sweet melt into it. Love it! (This little trick works great for the times when you make iced-tea.) Items {Read More}
Simple Way To Lengthen Too-Short Sleeves
October 18, 2014 by 14 Comments
I’m one of those people that have long arms. I love wearing long sleeves, especially since I love the fall and winter seasons. I like for the sleeves to lay right on the top part of my hand. However, today, I’m trying to lengthen an old shirt where the sleeves have gotten too-short (probably from washing). I found a simple way to lengthen the sleeves. I’m so happy because this is one of my favorite long-sleeve t-shirts. It has such {Read More}
How to Widen T-Shirt Neckline
October 7, 2014 by 14 Comments
One of the worst things about wearing a t-shirt is how tight the neckline feels. I usually just cut them off. I have so many t-shirts with the neck part cut off. It usually leads to the neckline stretching out too wide over time. So, today I am doing something a little different. My goal is to secure the ends of the neckline so that it doesn’t stretch so out of shape. Plus, I want it to look neater when {Read More}
Homemade Soft Caramel Candy
October 4, 2014 by 18 Comments
Making caramel candy has been on my list for quite some time. Finally, crossed it off today. Such a tasty treat! It seemed like it was fitting to make this candy since Halloween is right around the candy. Simple and easy definitely applies to making caramel candy. Just follow the simple steps below. Some people make this recipe in two steps. I like quick and easy so this recipe combines everything in one pot. Ingredients and Items Needed: 1 cup {Read More}
How to Repair Holes in Jeans
September 22, 2014 by 19 Comments
These are definitely my favorite jeans. How can you tell? Well, I wear them so much that they now have holes in the bottom. So, I’ve decided that it’s either time to throw them away or try to figure out how to repair the holes. This turned out to be a pretty simple fix. If you have some jeans that need a repair, then here are the simple steps. I have seen this type of repair done with interfacing or {Read More}
Neat Way To Store Sewing Machine Bobbins
September 17, 2014 by 7 Comments
Lately, my sewing machine bobbins have gotten out of hand. I’ve tried to keep them neatly in my sewing basket, but they seem to unravel and end up all over the top tray of the sewing basket. So, I went out to the fabric store to look for containers to hold my bobbins neatly. I found a couple of containers at the fabric store. However, they were $8 – $10 and did not contain the design or type of space {Read More}
Toasted Baguette Topped With Tomatoes, Garlic, and Cheese
September 10, 2014 by 15 Comments
Decided to make a quick snack that is not loaded with sodium. I love baguette! It is such a nice bread. When you toast the baguette, it is simply delicious. I could eat toasted baguette all day. Of course, topping it with different items just adds to that great flavor. Items Needed: 1 Baguette Loaf 3 Tomatoes (Roma or Plum are great choices) 5 Garlic cloves or more Cheese Unsalted Butter Salt and Pepper Olive Oil Italian Dressing (optional) Talipia {Read More}
Make Your Own Tutu
September 9, 2014 by 10 Comments
I was in the mall shopping with my youngest daughter and her friends. They were looking for tutus. Of course, we didn’t find any because I’m not quite sure where they are sold. I think you can probably find them in a costume store. I guess wearing tutus over leggings is a style for them. What did I do? Made one. How cute! Items Needed: Tulle Fabric (I used about 4.5 yards of material. Will depend on measurements of child.) {Read More}
Make Your Own Towel Wrap
August 31, 2014 by 9 Comments
Took a little time out of my day to make a towel wrap for my daughter. I made her one because she seems to stay in her towel forever after she takes a shower. Plus, towel wraps can be so cute if you make your own. You can pick the color you really like and decorate it with the ribbons of your choice. It requires some sewing but not too much. Items Needed: large bath towel ribbon thread elastic tape {Read More}
Homemade Lotion Bars
August 30, 2014 by 23 Comments
I’m so glad to finally find something to make where I’m able able to use some more of the beeswax. I bought a block of beeswax last year to make Homemade Vaseline and it has been sitting in the closet. These little bars are so cute! Plus, they are magnificent