CLOTHING LEVEL I: Everybody needs clean clothes every day. Everyone should have at least three of everything: one to wear,…
Barbie Rescue
I love Barbies, and have since I received a Brunette Bubble Cut in 1963. I still have her. During the…
My grandmother’s Holiday Nut Roll
My grandmother and many other eastern Europeans made this dense, rich pastry for special occasions. What it lacks in expensive…
Thrifting for yarn
It’s pretty easy to find yarn on the cheap. At this writing I searched for “yarn” for sale on Facebook…
Portable Sewing and Thrifted Machines
I’m an average sewist, but I still love to sew. I’ve sewn since I was ten and took Home…
Thrifting Safely
I write a lot about thrifting and Craigslist, and so I need to address safety when dealing with strangers and…
Mamaliga (Polenta) Cornmeal Mush
Once upon a time, just about where Romania is now, there was a land called Dacia (rhymes with “got’cha”). The…
Housekeeping with Maslow*: FOOD
FOOD LEVEL I: What’s for dinner? We need to answer that question every single day. It can be anything:…
Sarmales (Romanian Cabbage Rolls)
Sarmales (sar-ma-leez) are the quintessential Romanian dish. No Romanian household is without sarmales on special occasions, especially Easter and Christmas.…
Staying Motivated in the Craft Room
Crafting is such a great hobby! It’s a fun and creative way to help others, pass the time, and step…