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How to Hand-Paint Rocks and Stones

Published on February 11, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Rocks and stone hand painted to look like animals including owls and frogs.

Would you like to create painted rocks for your garden? These rock painting ideas show the best materials to use to paint designs on rocks and stones and use them as outdoor garden art. Find out what … [Read more...]

How to Make Beeswax Wraps For Plastic-Free Food Storage

Published on February 10, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Beeswax wraps in an assortment of colors.

These step-by-step instructions show how to make beeswax wraps. They work as reusable food protectors for lunchboxes and leftovers instead of using plastic cling wrap. You can make your wraps … [Read more...]

Fabric Dyeing 101: Simple Instructions for Beautiful Fabrics

Published on February 4, 2020Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Hand-dyed fabrics and quilt made from hand-dyed fabrics.

These fabric dyeing instructions show you how to create beautiful hand-dyed cotton fabrics at home. The recipes use tiny amounts of the same dyes used for tie-dyeing (Procion MX dyes) for gorgeous … [Read more...]

How to Make Super-Mini Bonsai

Published on January 13, 2020Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Miniature bonsai plants.

Love bonsai gardening? How about super-mini bonsai just a few inches tall? It’s the charm of bonsai crossed with a love of miniature gardens. In the new book, Miniature Bonsai: The Complete Guide … [Read more...]

How I Learned to Run at Middle Age

Published on December 31, 2019Last updated October 6, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Woman jogging in woods.

Want to learn to run but don't know how to start? Follow along as I share my journey from zero to runner, and all of the challenges and victories along the way. And yes, whether you are 40 or 50 or … [Read more...]

Beginner Watercolor Painting with Painterly Days

Published on October 21, 2019Last updated October 23, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Watercolor painting book.

If you have always wanted to learn watercolor painting, this may be just what you’re looking for. These adult watercolor coloring books will guide you through the basics while creating beautiful art. … [Read more...]

7 Fruits & Veggies to Regrow: Kitchen Propagation Handbook

Published on August 21, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Kitchen Propagation Handbook cover

Want to grow houseplants from kitchen scraps? Learn how to grow avocado, mango, orange, lemon, lime, ginger, pineapple, tomato and more using seeds and cuttings. It’s an excellent way to get … [Read more...]

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