Category Archives: DIY

Fall Projects

Posted on December 9, 2013 by beckyajohnson

Has it really been 3 months since my last blog post? This fall has really flown by, and several times I thought about writing a blog post update, but never got around to it. Lately I have been working 3 … Continue reading →

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Spar for the Spurtle 3 + A Giveaway

Posted on May 21, 2013 by beckyajohnson

Those of you who have been following my blog for a while may remember that last year I entered a recipe in Bob’s Red Mill’s annual Spar for the Spurtle United States Porridge Making Championship. I love a good competition and … Continue reading →

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Three Good Things Book Review + Homemade Kringle

Posted on March 5, 2013 by beckyajohnson

In January, I won a copy of the newly released novel Three Good Things through a Goodreads giveaway. The story is about serendipity, and I consider it serendipitous that I won because I was craving a light, fun read after spending two full … Continue reading →

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Criminal Crafts + Macabre Gingerbread People

Posted on January 6, 2013 by beckyajohnson

I first saw the book Criminal Crafts: Outlaw Projects for Scoundrels, Cheats, and Armchair Detectives in the gift shop during my recent visit to the Mob Museum in Las Vegas. I am a huge fan of craft books with off kilter … Continue reading →

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DIY Terrariums

Posted on December 18, 2012 by beckyajohnson

When it comes to tending to house plants, I’ve been known to have a brown thumb. I’ve even managed to kill an aloe plant in the past, which is nearly impossible to do. Fortunately, there’s a way for non-green thumbs … Continue reading →

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