{FREE} Craftsy Class
May 18, 2013 By Leslie Leave a Comment

Here’s a Freebie ~ Craftsy is offering you a FREE Class ~ and, you know how much I love Craftsy classes. Today, Craftsy is hosting Free Class Day to benefit Donors Choose. Today only, New Members can choose one free course from a selection of favorite Craftsy classes, up to a $39.99 value! If you haven’t taken a Craftsy class yet, today is your chance to sign up for your first by choosing from classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, cake {Read More}
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Selling a House and Building a House:: The Empty Lot
May 17, 2013 By Leslie 1 Comment

Now that I’ve leaked the news that we are selling a house and building a house, I thought I’d over-share a few more details. We are selling a house in an established neighborhood that is full of mature trees and has large lots. We are building a house in a new neighborhood (read unestablished) with hardly any trees. Not very impressive, huh. The large cedar elm is on the lot behind ours. We are building a home on a tree-less {Read More}
Gluten-Free Taco Salad
May 15, 2013 By Leslie 4 Comments

Having to seriously stick to a gluten-free diet can occasionally present challenges. Things like church suppers or friendly dinner invites can be difficult ~ sometimes it’s just easier to stay home. The trick is knowing how to find the gluten-free foods when you are in one of these situations ~ think avacado or tomato. With that in mind, I have a recipe that is, by its own ingredients, naturally gluten-free. Taco Salad ~ who doesn’t love this Note: There is {Read More}
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How to Sew:: Advanced Sewing Books
May 13, 2013 By Leslie 6 Comments

Do you secretly dream of designing and making your own clothes? If so, then I have a few books that you might be interested in reading. Last week I introduced you to a few of my favorite beginner’s sewing books. Today, I’m sharing my favorite advanced sewing books for those of you who want to expand skills or possibly try your hand at fashion design. I need to give you fair warning ~ some of these books are pretty detailed. {Read More}
Happy Mother’s Day
May 11, 2013 By Leslie Leave a Comment
This, just in. Craftsy is having a Mother’s Day Sale. You know how much I love their classes ~ I’ve been thinking of taking the Creative Serging because it is half off. Disclosure: I am a Craftsy Affiliate. Please see my Disclosure Statement for more information.
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