finding Joy in helping others
School Supplies! Our kids need them, schools need them, and local and overseas charities are begging for them. Did you know that in many countries, children cannot attend school if they don’t have the necessary school supplies? For the want of a pencil, they could miss weeks of necessary education! For that reason, I LOVE […] Read more…
Recently I found great deals on hair elastics and headbands. (I picked up this bunch from Amazon) Since they were plain, I wanted to add something to make them extra special. I experimented with my yarn scraps (leftover from crocheting my “Aunt Ida” hats), and made a bunch of easy crocheted flowers. I needed a […] Read more…
I LOVE Dover Publications! Have you ever browsed the gift stores at museums and historical sites? What mom hasn’t – it’s the highlight of every field trip! Most of the high quality books there are from Dover. All of their items are printed according to high standards with thick paper and rich color printing. Get […] Read more…
UPDATE – APPEARS THE WEBSITE HAS VANISHED FOR NOW. I WILL TRY TO FIND A NEW LINK A few months ago, one of my Facebook readers showed me a fabric design she created. It is now ready for purchase! YAY! I asked Donna (dmDesigns) to share a little about her background, and how she uses […] Read more…
I love playing with Barbies! For me the absolute best part has always been the miniature accessories! I have a whole box of tiny bits and bobs that I package together with a Barbie gift. I love including them in my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. I’ve collected or made purses, little books, umbrellas, ribbons, […] Read more…
There are SO MANY coupon savings this week! Instead of individual posts, I thought I’d do a Deals and Steals roundup! These items are perfect to frugally shop for your family AND to donate to various charities – just what this blog is all about! All the deals expire soon, so read the fine print […] Read more…