Save Handmade
on Jan 5, 2009 in care Here's the deal: In 2007 a whole bunch of toys (largely imported) were found to be dangerous-- lead paint, small parts easy to choke on, etc. Not good. So Congress passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). It bans lead and phtha

obligatory new years post
on Jan 2, 2009 in celebrate 2008: lots of sewing some crocheting colorado crockpots masters degree a new apartment a real job marcy dam homemade butter making soups herb garden an afghan elected a new president the market (Reflecting on last year's post, I've done pr

bread in a can, fail
on Dec 30, 2008 in eat and drink .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Wanted to offer my thoughts on baking bread in a can. Tried it with th...

handmade, given
on Dec 29, 2008 in celebrate sew .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } .flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flic...

handmade gifts? giddyup
on Dec 23, 2008 in celebrate craft As we all scramble to finish up our handmade gifts, chew on this from The New York Times: “Across the country, people are crafting more,” [Victor Domine, spokesperson for the Craft & Hobby Association] said. “With the recession, people are.

snowy weekend
on Dec 19, 2008 in celebrate weather This is much better than the ice storm last week.* At least I imagine it will be, we were somehow left virtually unaffected by the ice that romped most of the Northeast, even though towns 15 minutes away were without power and heat and other such thi...

who loves you, baby?
on Dec 16, 2008 in the market **FREE SHIPPING FOR THE HOLIDAYS!** All items ship for FREE through Friday, December 19! Guaranteed First Class delivery by December 24 to all U.S. locations (international customers, convo me for rush delivery estimates). Shipping charges will b...