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Hi Reader You don’t need to take on a big renovation to make something useful. A batch of furniture polish or a simple game board is a manageable place to start. But first, if you're ready to learn a practical indoor skill this winter, here's a flash sale you should know about. 🧵 A practical skill for the colder monthsHave a sewing machine gathering dust, or wish you could sew a button back on with confidence? This is a skill you can start building right at home. The School of Traditional Skills’ Sewing for Beginners class starts with a needle, thread and scrap of fabric. Natalie Ross walks you through hand sewing, using a machine and reading patterns, with projects including a dish towel apron. Through Monday, November 2 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific, lifetime access is $99 USD, usually $199 USD. It’s a one-time payment with no subscription, so you can learn at your own pace. ​Take a look at the beginner sewing class →​ This is an affiliate link. If you purchase through it, I may earn a commission. Until next time, Sarita ​An Off Grid Life​ |
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Hi Reader Before buying more cleaning supplies, I like to see what I could make with ingredients already on hand. You don’t have to replace everything; pick one recipe that fits a job you actually need to do. Best Of: 28 homemade cleaning ideas Looking for a place to start? This collection includes glass cleaner, soft scrub, laundry recipes and furniture polish, so you can choose something useful for your home. Find one household recipe to try Start a jar of pine vinegar cleaner This recipe...
Hi Reader Hey friend, A jar of sourdough discard can become something much better than another thing to clear out of the fridge. My cinnamon muffins are a good place to start, especially if you like a crumbly topping. Cinnamon sourdough discard muffins One cup of discard makes 12 cinnamon-filled muffins with a sweet crumble topping. You’ll find the ingredient list and printable recipe together in the post. Bake the cinnamon crumble muffins Prefer something savoury? Make crackers These crisp...
Hi Reader I prefer real maple syrup, but sometimes the bottle’s empty and pancakes are already on the menu. That’s when this homemade pancake syrup comes in handy. Homemade pancake syrup with four ingredients White sugar, brown sugar, water and a little flavouring are all you need. My recipe makes about 2⅔ cups, so there’s plenty for a family breakfast. Get my 15-minute pancake syrup recipe Pancakes you can freeze for another morning These almond milk pancakes make a batch of 18. Serve some...