diy – Poetry & More

Teach a class; second option

This is the second idea for the class I’ve been asked to teach. Class length: 45 minutes. Class size: currently unknown. Complete project as pictured can’t be completed in 45 minutes. In the picture above, the leaves have been traced with paint. I ran out of time. 😢 The aspect I really like about thisContinue reading “Teach a class; second option”

Waste not. Want not: frustration

Ladder

Waste not. Want not: book ends

Waste Not. Want not: Scary cheap

Happy Halloween It’s hard not to get pulled into the fun that is Halloween. People spend a lot of money on Halloween costumes. Not this cheapskate. This costume cost me $2.00 because I had most of it. I bought batteries for the raven on my shoulder. Only used 2 out of the pack. And theContinue reading “Waste Not. Want not: Scary cheap”

Waste not. Want not: Fix me

Are you familiar with the saying, ‘one man’s junk is another man’s treasure’? Most of the stuff I get rid of is ready for the trash. Here’s an example of why.

Fall craft

Waste not. Want not.

I’m a diy kinda girl. Why buy it when I can make it and decorate it.

Halloween craft

Waste not. Want not: DIY

This poem is being written in stages to highlight the things I do toward frugal living. Do it yourself but don’t make a mess. Don’t cause yourself extra stress. Know the extent of your abilities. Work out the best utilities. Sometimes you save money letting the pros handle life. In the end, causing you lessContinue reading “Waste not. Want not: DIY”