Category Archives: The Closet

Last Minute Halloween!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by

I don’t have any new Halloween costume tutorials ready for this year, but I’m learning a lot that I can type up for next Halloween. So here’s an encore presentation (doesn’t that sound better than ‘re-post’?) of last year’s costume ideas. Continue reading →

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Halloween, Already? Er… Yes! Halloween, All Ready!

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

What happened to September? It would seem I missed it while trying to catch up from August. Oh well. It’s time to get started on Halloween costumes! I gave Scooter an October 1st deadline to decide on a costume, and of the hundreds of ideas that she mentioned over the past several months (including Spiderman which I was way excited about), she has chosen… Ariel. The Little Mermaid. Sigh. Continue reading →

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Cloth Diapering 101: Definition of Terms

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

I started to write about cloth diapers, and realized things would go better for everyone if we were all on the same page, vocabulary-wise. So here’s a list of diaper-centric vocabulary, and a cute picture of a homemade diaper! Continue reading →

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Friday Five: Speedy Spring Cleaning Chores

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Here are five things that I strive to get done every spring. They’re not going to raise your consciousness, but some of them might lower your energy bill, and save you a few trips to the store. Each one should take less than half an hour of hands-on time, so set a timer and do one a night until they’re done. You’ll be glad you did. Continue reading →

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The End of the Line – What To Do When There’s Nothing Left to Mend

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

Even the most expert mending has its limits. Your daughter may love that dress to pieces (literally), but at some point it’s going to become unfixable. Is it garbage at that point? It can be. But there may be a few options you might not have considered. Continue reading →

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