Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month

Thyroid Cancer – A Survivors Perspective

For all of you that don’t know, September is thyroid cancer awareness month.  I thought I’d kick off the month with some thyroid knowledge, since I am a thyroid cancer survivor.  Hopefully this will help raise awareness of this so-called “good (yeah right!) cancer”. Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive […] Read more…

Chicken Salad

Chicken Salad – My Favorite Summer Lunch

Chicken salad is one of those dishes that is never the same anywhere you go.  When someone says “I’ll bring chicken salad” you just don’t know what you’re going to get!  If there is leftover chicken in my fridge during the summer, I’m having chicken salad for lunch.  Since Labor Day is right around the corner, […] Read more…

All About the Humble Button

The humble button. If you’re a sewer, you probably have a plethora of them stashed in jars and boxes. It’s really hard to pass up a jar at a flea market or yard sale because it’s like a mini treasure hunt. They can be plain or ornate and very useful – until one disappears. This happens […] Read more…

Best Made Plans - A Shirt Making Story

Best Made Plans – A Shirt Making Story

Usually, when I start a project I’ve had some kind of inspiration.  This shirt making project was no different.  I saw this Hi Lo Top over at Melly Sews that really struck my fancy. One of the best parts about this pattern – it was free!  Of course, free clothing patterns usually means adjustments, since they are usually […] Read more…

How to Turn a Tea Box into a Care Package

How to Turn a Tea Box into a Care Package

Need a gift box?  Sometimes you only need to look as far as your trash!  Ok, maybe before it goes into the trash!  Today I’m going to show you how I turned a tea box into a care package.  I always look at containers headed for the trash to see if they have other uses.  Most […] Read more…

The Back to School Giveaway winner is….

Today is Monday y’all!  All.  Day.  Long.  Let’s make it a marvelous Monday for someone by announcing the Back to School Giveaway winner!  Before I do that, let’s take a look at the finished Super Mom Bag. Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something […] Read more…

Final Back to School Prize

A Friday Story and Final Prize Reveal

Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission if you buy something through my link or ad.  This does not change your cost it just helps keep this blog running.  Thanks for your support!  See Privacy Policy & Affiliates page for more information. Disclaimer:  This post contains affiliate links which means I […] Read more…