by Nikki | Dec 17, 2011 | DIY, diy gift ideas, diy sewing projects
Here is a really simple fabric gift bag you can make in around 5 min, as long as you have some basic sewing skills! I wanted my finished bag to be around 7″ wide x 8″ tall, so I cut a piece of fabric (I used hemp/cotton muslin) 15″ x 8″. I cut...
by Nikki | Dec 16, 2011 | Christmas
Stockings have always been my favourite part of Christmas. What is your favourite part? Or if you don’t celebrate Christmas, what is you favourite holiday tradition? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 It’s free shipping day in the US today. Check out the...
by Nikki | Dec 9, 2011 | Christmas
· I thought this article from Celebrate Green was worth sharing: Take a realistic lookat the number of gifts you plan to give and the amount you plan to spend. Will Christmas leave you with credit card debt you’ll be paying well into swim...
by Nikki | Nov 30, 2011 | Christmas, DIY, Thanksgiving
Part 1: Decorating with a clear vase For Thanksgiving this year I did a really simple centerpiece. I bought the vase for just $1 at Dollar Tree, filled it up with fresh cranberries, water and placed a candle in the center. So easy! It’s a nice holiday...
by Nikki | Nov 14, 2011 | DIY, Thanksgiving
I’m excited to be hosting my first Thanksgiving this year! We’re hosting a bunch of single Marines who are new to the area and can’t go home to visit family. I’m hoping to do a few DIY crafts this week to give my livingroom more of a festive...
by Nikki | Nov 13, 2011 | Eco Friendly Living Tips
Are you still finding it hard to lead a more eco-friendly life? This article has some great tips! Here are a few of them. 1) Make the switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Just a few years ago, CFLs were bulky, expensive, and hard to find. Thanks to...
