December 2009 - Page 7 of 12 - Marine Corps Nomads

Posted in Family, and Homemaking

One of the crazy things with being in the military is that you never know what type/size of house you will be in next. What works at one house won’t necessarily work at the next house. You end up with various decorations, pictures, curtains, and what not that worked in the old house but didn’t work in the new. You’re always looking for inexpensive ways to make your house look like your home. We’re still working on making our house look like home. I had purchased some wall saying decals at the dollar store about a month ago. One of…

Upcoming Giveaway from Cookware.com

Posted in Announcements, and Commercial Break

I’ve been given the opportunity by cookware.com to do a review and giveaway for the Reco Romertopf Companion Pieces Mini Bakers (set of 4). The details for the giveaway will be coming soon, but I just wanted to give you a heads up. I’ve been wanting to try the clay cookware, so I’m excited about this opportunity. With cooking gluten free, I’m always looking for new products to help make things turn out “just a little better.” Cookware.com features many top name brands such as All Clad, Le Creuset, Pfaltzgraff, Cuisinart, Paula Deen Cookware… at discounted prices. They are currently…

Foto Friday Challenge: Eyes

Posted in Family, and Photography

I’m not good at eyes when I am trying to take specific pictures of the eyes. It’s one of those things that I happen to capture a good shot when I’m not trying. Anyway, here is my attempt at this week’s challenge. For more Foto Friday Challenge, head on over to Renaissance.

December 10, 2009

Heather L

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Handmade Christmas: Credit Card Wallet

Posted in Homemaking

I saw this idea on someone’s blog. Unfortunately, I don’t know whose blog, so I can’t give credit at this time. This project uses very little fabric, so I was able to use some pieces from fabric left over from some other sewing projects. After completing the first one, I was able to put these together fairly quickly. These can also be made a little larger to use with tea bags. These could also be used for someone who likes to carry their own sweetener packets with them. Our wallets contained a gift card for our recipients. For more handmade…