John and I together has done all but dig the well and store stuff in the cold cellar storage. It's handy being married to a butcher as he takes care of the butchering.Good thing the stink doesn't bother me unless I'm preg. I've never had to but I can assist as needed. He does most of...

Hi Pat! It's Dianne Hadaway (former About Guide to Single Parents)! I'm glad to find you here! I was hoping to find a way to email you. I hope all is well with you. I have been very busy and happy since leaving About and have switched gears and opened my own online boutique where I sell the items...

I've been recently doing a lot of home decorating crafts - things we need like rugs and right now, I'm crocheting pot holders, since our old ones are now useless. :) I'm finding that apparently this is a trend for less frugal people, and the big craft stores have caught on and raised their...

Oh, that's a nice example, thanks. I did a 'google' and found a great site that has links to dozens of great bag designs, some with patterns to print (a nice little clutch purse) and some with just simple rectangle shapes. I'm not too sure about interfacing - I bought some 'iron on'...

Does anybody else make their own clothes or re-work thrift store finds, or do stuff with outgrown kid's clothes? My daughter loves fashion and we started off with me showing her a simple seam and trying to help her bring her creations to life. But I'm just learning to sew myself. at Easter, Grandma...