Laptop Water Damage? My DIY Fix That Brought It Back to Life
I was sitting in the office of my car mechanic, Jerry, the other day. (I know, again. More on that in another post.) While I was waiting for him to take care of my car, I took out my computer to begin to work. (When better than when you have a few hours to kill […]
DIY Home Repairs: Saving Money While Teaching Kids Valuable Skills
One of the most useful skills to have, in my opinion, is the ability to do home repair projects. Yes, some of them are too big for non professionals to do, but there are many skills that are quick to learn and save a lot of money because you don’t need to call a repairman […]
Throwing a Fancy Party for Over 100 – How to Do It Frugally: Part One – The Food”
I’ll be honest—posting this is giving me so much stress, because I’m afraid of being judged. Afraid of being called both low class and wasteful. Afraid that people will see this titled “fancy party” and then criticize it because we used disposables, or because the food wasn’t plated fancily enough. I’m afraid people will roll […]
I’ve Been a Busy Handywoman!
With a body that feels broken a lot of the time, with a lot of chronic pain and chronic exhaustion, a lot of the DIY type activities I used to do are off the table, which is kind of disappointing. I like to feel powerful and capable, and these things take a hit at my […]
A Modern Barn Raising – Building Community While Saving Costs
It doesn’t just take a village to raise a child, a community helps with so many ways, and it is a shame that we live in such a disconnected world from each other. With the power of community, you can get so many things done. Projects that might be insurmountable for one person, or cost […]
Innovative Ideas for Building a Family-Friendly Greenhouse
Growing plants and gardening are great for everyone, especially children. There’s a reason many schools include therapeutic gardening in their curriculum—there’s nothing quite like getting your hands dirty and growing your own food. Unfortunately, I’m not great at growing things (I’ve written about my many — mostly failed– attempts over the years to grow things) […]
DIY Glimmer Costume from She-Ra: Easy Cosplay Tutorial
My daughters and their friends decided to go together to a local science fiction fantasy convention. Though I’ve been before, I never wore costumes, but my daughters wanted to cosplay their favorite characters. I didn’t want to buy a ready made costume for many reasons. First off, I enjoy creating costumes. Secondly, ready made costumes […]
How to Get Rid of Spiders: Effective Solutions for Your Home
I’m not afraid of bugs. I’m not afraid of spiders. Usually. There are some exceptions. Like when I accidentally touched a millipede with my bare toe. Or giant cockroaches. Or furry spiders. Or spiders that have a red spot on them. But many people are terrified of them. One of my kids will only use […]
DIY Decor: Designing a Dream Nursery on a Budget
As a co-sleeping parent, who coslept until my kids were older than toddlers, having and decorating a nursery was never even a consideration for me. But for many parents, especially first time moms, decorating a nursery is something they’ve dreamed of, often even before they were pregnant. But doing so can really eat away at […]
Budget-Friendly Home Improvements: When to DIY and When to Hire Professionals
I love to DIY. Not only is it a terrific money saver, it gives such a feeling of accomplishment when finished. I built my son’s bedroom myself (I know, I still never posted a final post about it; I plan on doing it in the very near future) but I knew that there would be […]
