Stop that Soar Throat!

The next time you feel a tickle in your throat, try this super easy home remedy to rid yourself of it.  It won’t taste great, but drink it down knowing your throat will thank you for it.  I myself have not had the need for it yet, but my husband has and says it...

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I spied Tom Macomber’s Creative Reuse

upcycled bench in a garden

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year “dating” anniversary this weekend by spending it in one of our favorite places, Mendocino, CA. One morning, since it is a small town, we decided to walk from corner to corner to corner to corner. While...

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In case of emergency, use baking soda.

outside of a bag of baking soda

Have I mentioned that Baking Soda is the coolest? The next time you take a camping trip remember to take a box of baking soda with you. If you get bit by a mosquito, use it to relieve your pain. It makes a great...

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Get that stain out of my shirt!

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It’s always a bummer when you spill your lunch on your shirt when your work day is only half over.  ”Whoops,” I said to myself last Friday while I was eating my salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette dressing.  Perfect time to learn a new home remedy...

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Sneak Peek into my Spring Collection

reddish purple screenprint pattern on polka dot fabric

I am so excited about what’s unfolding in my studio these days.  I have decided to take a bit of a different approach to my Upcycled Unlimited Purses this year.  Instead of randomly making one purse at a time I have planned out 3...

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Use a Produce Bag as a Pot Scrubber

an orange large onion sack

Here’s a quick tip for you.  The next time you buy yourself a sack of potatoes or onions don’t throw that nifty bag away.  Instead, cut it up into the squares and use those to clean up the mess you make in the kitchen....

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Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe

Homemade Orange Marmalade Recipe

I still remember my Dad getting overly excited whenever the breakfast place we were eating had orange marmalade within its selection of single serve jelly options.   He was the inspiration behind attempting my own batch of homemade orange marmalade.  I have to say...

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