January 19, 2017
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As much as I relate to the seething anger implied by the “Pussy Grabs Back” and “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries” signs popping up all over social media, I’ve been hankering to try to say something deeper about what … Continue reading
January 19, 2017
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OK Procrastinators, it’s time to finish those signs! If you want to print some of the ready-made options from this site, here’s a few options for you. A. Use your LOCAL independent copy shop: Call your local copy shop, get … Continue reading
January 17, 2017
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Today from the world of Instagram under the category #WMWArt, I found some pretty amazing inspiration: 💛✌🌹✊ #woc A photo posted by joan z (@joan_zeta) on Jan 15, 2017 at 9:25pm PST #picturesofwomenworking #creativebabespow #Repost @womensmarch with @repostapp ・・・ What … Continue reading
December 5, 2016
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This is the fifth year I’ve made bacon soap. Cold process soap making–which describes the method of making soap through a chemical reaction –uses lye and is not a kid-friendly activity. I skipped soap making last year on account of … Continue reading
November 4, 2016
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It’s November 4 in the City of Los Angeles. Even though last weekend was edged with little chill in the air, this week bounced back to the hot, dry, yellow-tinted skies that often visit us in our Southern California version … Continue reading
October 29, 2016
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As part of my ongoing effort to redefine Halloween Giveaways, this year we are giving away friendship bracelet kits. I had a large amount of leftover orange embroidery floss from past projects– the kind of random craft supply that may … Continue reading
October 29, 2016
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Tutorial links: Spooky Spider Soaps Recycled Candy Corn Crayons Bath Fizzers Popcorn: Growing and Popping DIY, where to buy: http://www.popcornpopper.com/jacksred.html Friendship Bracelet Kits
October 26, 2016
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This video makes a great point: it takes 5 months to grow a pumpkin from a seed to a large gourd, and a lot of resources. In the ever-diminishing window of time between ‘fall decor’ and ‘winter decor’, (it … Continue reading
October 11, 2016
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Based on the mirror provided by my friends on social media, I can now articulate that this presidential election is making me (and a lot of others) feel horrible. With the release of the Inside Hollywood tape as the final straw, the … Continue reading
June 17, 2016
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My Luna Pants were finally finished over two months ago– and I have gotten A LOT of wear out of them. They are possibly my favorite weekend pants ever. I’m not sure if this is a universal thing, or a … Continue reading