Simple Upcycled Hot and Cold Pack Softie

My munchkin’s collection of mini stuffed animals has inexplicably multiplied since the massive purge before our international move so I’ve been trying to think up clever upcycles that will give those little furry friends more to do than …

My DIY last minute personalized gift

Personalized gifts are awesome, handmade gifts are extra special and simple DIYs are fabulous so let’s combine all three and create my DIY last minute personalized gift: Any idea what personalized prezzie is wrapped up in …

4 Easy DIY Holiday Wear Refashion Tutorials

The kiddo and I look forward to creating our festive matching outfits every year and are always on the lookout for fancy Christmas gear regardless of the season – we scored the Santa-themed vests that …

A Winter Wonderland #ThriftyThursday

Sooooo, apparently the sparkling snowy Decembers I remember from that ancient time before I left for my 2+ decade long adventures living throughout the world have pretty much disappeared, harumph! Trudging through freezing wind and icy rain just …

December Refashion Challenge: Thrifted DIY Gifts

Are you a nifty thrifty DIY gifter? With all of the informative articles, facts and stats about sustainability and unethically produced products readily available online it should be easy to stop consuming and start re-using, refashioning, DIY-ing …

Easy DIY Elf on the Shelf

Have you been naughty or nice this year? One way to ensure (passably) good behaviour in your household is to have Santa send out his scout elves from the North Pole to be sneaky peekers and …