Emergency candle + match sets are always a good idea to have around. Whether it's a rolling brown-out (our air conditioner has been battling the 90+ … [Read more...]
Sticks & Stones: A Frugal & Outdoorsy Valentine’s Day Craft
February 14th is right around the corner, and this weekend it dawned on me that I needed to come up with a couple of no-frills Valentine's Day gifts … [Read more...]
Stocking Stuffer for Men: Road-Trip Matches
I am in frantic, last-minute Christmas mode, and I am sure I'm not alone. This weekend, I needed a quick stocking stuffer for my husband, the mountain … [Read more...]
Knitting a Jute Satchel
The first time I used my round loom for knitting, it was to make a collection of soft squishy beanies for a few kids I love. This time, I wanted to … [Read more...]
Frayed Knot: The Angler’s Loop
It's the end of the weeklong lesson in knots! It started as a doodler's homage to Columbus and his journey across the big bad ocean, and ended with … [Read more...]
I’m A Frayed Knot: A Weeklong Columbus Day Lesson in String
This week, in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. To commemorate the sheer act of sailing from Spain to the Caribbean America, I'd like to talk about … [Read more...]
Introducing Man Crafts: Making Fire with Sticks
Every year I see news stories about hikers going missing in the woods. The weather is cooling off here on the west coast, and one basic survival skill … [Read more...]