Tag Archives: creative
Joys of Buy Nothing Groups
This past Christmas, partly as an experiment in avoiding the commerce of the holidays, I got my entire extended family — 14 people — thoughtful, personal gifts that fellow Buy Nothing-ers bestowed upon me. (I did this over a period … Continue reading
Set the Date: Cookbook Club
A club where everyone uses the same cookbook to choose their contribution to the meal, then moves on to the next cookbook once they’ve had their fill. Let each support club member have a chance to choose a cookbook for … Continue reading
Heather
When she was pregnant with me, my mother bought yellow and blue yarn, thinking she would make me a blanket despite not being crafty. She never made it but kept the skeins thinking, “One day, maybe.” Every few years she … Continue reading
Design Your Own Magnets
Bring the recycled-chic look to your kitchen with bottle-cap magnets. Find vintage caps at flea markets or thrift shops and hot-glue a small magnet, available at crafts stores, inside. Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes … Continue reading
Making Storage Too Deep
Extra-deep cabinets and wide shelves work well in some areas, but sometimes (especially in smaller spaces) narrower storage solutions are the most effective option. The advantage is two-fold: You can often gain extra storage spots in areas that would otherwise … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 