And last but certainly not least, I finally got the iconizer program today so that I can view my embroidery files in windows 8.  It may not cost much, only $25 but right now we are not working and on a limited (very limited) income.  At least now I can embroider my stuff and start selling it :)

Then there is the most awesome recipe for toothpaste I found at DIY Naturals by Matt.  With again, my undying gratitude to these guys for their awesome information.  http://www.diynatural.com/how-to-make-toothpaste/

When I did mine this afternoon, I used the baking soda and water because it is for my little one, but I didn't put in any oils because I used up what was left in his kids toothpaste container.  Waste not, want not right.

So in the end it still tastes like regular toothpaste but of course it is sooooo much healthier, safer and cheaper! 

Homemade butter!

So for today's post I want to say how wonderful I feel. :)  I found a wonderful recipe/technique for making butter and I am definitely gonna try as soon as I get into town to get the crème.  For this wonderful idea you can check it out at keeper of the home at http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2012/10/make-it-yourself-homemade-cultured-butter.html

A bit thank you to Courtney!

So a funny thing happened on the way to the computer, life.  I realized today that I am using this blog just to talk and showcase the stuff I am making, but I need more than that.  So starting today I am also going to writing about the stuff that is impacting me.  Like it or not, here goes.
I am realizing just how bad this world is getting, political crap and favoritism has taken the place of common sense and good will.  Now I am looking at making my life and my families more sustainable. I planted tomatoes and garlic this year basically because I love both but they are not working out.  So far anyway but maybe I am rushing things we'll see at the end of august if I have anything.  Today I want to sew up some ironing board covers to sell so hopefully I can get some of that done.  The heat is killing me and the room I use for sewing has quite a few windows which makes it so much worse.  I had to stop yesterday because the heat was just so bad :(  then the hubby and I decided to run out to Frenchy's used clothing to try and find some curtains.  I really don't care that they don't match I can make something better when things get cooler but for now they work :)  So off to sewing I go :)

So I am making pincushions now and I plan on selling them at our local market this summer :)  Here is the pattern which is super easy to do and the pictures are a much needed bonus for me.  I will post pictures as soon as I have one complete.