Our Dollar General takes coupons, so I collect coupons for shampoo, bath soap, cleansers, etc. and buy all that there--Suave, VO5, Palmolive. I do watch at both DG and Dollar Tree for "Made in China" on pet chews and snacks and avoid them. (Some are made in Brazil.) I also avoid food items that list who they are distributed by and not where they are made or originate. ... View related article.
I live in the Texas Hill Country and have had trouble growing lavendar. Never had any luck at all from seeds, but a year ago I planted a lavendar plant I got at Walmart and it is thriving (right next to the rosemary). There is an herb farm over in Fredericksburg (not far from us) that grows lavendar. They have a Web site at http://www.fredericksburgherbfarm.com and can no doubt give good advice. Good luck! ... View related article.
I have a lot of scraps, too, and have been learning to crazy quilt. You can find instructions at There's www.caron-net.com/classes/classmayfiles/clasmay1.html and www.loopylace.com/crazyquiltstudio/lessons/gettingstart.htm There are lots of sites; these are my favorite so far. I'm uploading a picture from the loopylace site. ... View related article.
