Recently, I finished my first sewing project in anticipation of our baby girl due in August. As with any task, the right tools can make all the difference. This week’s Top 5 list is made up of the items and resources that I have found to be most helpful as a beginner seamstress and quilter. 1. Brother Machines …
As mentioned in the last post, we are finally expecting our first child, and I am just over halfway through the pregnancy. Many of us know there are several essential items that one must have to successfully conquer the first few months. There are more than 5 individual items today, but I have grouped them …
This is one of my favorite times of the year. Everywhere we go flowers and trees are blooming, the fashion industry is breaking out the bright, fresh colors, and the weather is warming up. To help celebrate the season and blessed holiday, here are my top 5 picks. 1. Daily Bible All throughout the year, …
Life Hacks, Computer Glasses, Salt Art, Audio Books, and Beautiful Stores 1. Lifehacker I’m always looking for new ways to improve my life and make things easier. Lifehacker.com is a website chock full of tips, tricks, and “hacks” focused on taking the stress and complication out of daily tasks. Throughout the day they feature different ideas to …
Money-saving Coupons, Knowledge Junkies, Budget Apps, Caffeinated Soap, and Touchscreen Gloves 1. RetailMeNot Saving money and couponing has never been more popular, competitive, and now never easier. Unless you are one of the die-hards who has made couponing their full-time job and are preparing for your appearance on reality television, most of us don’t have the …
Pinners, Test Tubes, Education, Gifts, and Groceries 1. Pinterest By now almost everyone’s heard of Pinterest, the online pinboard where people share what they love. I was a little late to the game and only started using the service a few months ago. Once I took the time to check out the site and what was …
Coonhounds, Reggae, Best Sellers, Pioneers, and Navigation 1. Theron Humphrey Theron Humphrey is a photographer taking a new look at social media. Having a great appreciation for family, oral history, and generational ties, he is traveling across the country meeting one new person every day. He interviews the people and takes amazing portraits which really capture the …
Memories, Motion, Museums, Music, and Movies 1. Reuben Heyday Margolin Reuben Heyday Margolin is a forward thinker, his creations range from portraits to rickshaws. Quite possibly his most noted works are focused on kinetic art, pieces with motion. Drawing from nature and the fluid action of waves, Margolin has constructed several intricate suspended masterpieces. Through his …
Fitness, Sunsets, Decisions, Murals, and Composers 1.Decide.com Wondering when to buy that solid-state drive you’ve been needing to install or just can’t wait to get the latest tablet in your hot little hands? Do yourself and your pocketbook a favor; check out Decide.com before you buy. This site is dedicated to helping you determine if …
Electro Swing, Photo Burritos, Martian Images, Fashion Forward, and 3D CG 1. Parov Stelar Band Parov Stelar Band is an innovative group from Europe. Their sound is a unique combination of traditional instruments; including the trumpet, saxophone, and drums, along with modern DJ mixing and hard-hitting bass. The style draws from the 1930s and 40s swing …
