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Make do Monday

Welcome friends!  Today make do is saving money with oatmeal.  Instant oatmeal, you know the little packs of flavored oatmeal come in a cute little six pack is very pricey.  The big round tub of old fashion oatmeal is a lot less money.  Use one cup water and 1/2 cup oatmeal, heat in the microwave for 2minute 30 seconds, then add your own favorite toppings.  I like a little brown sugar and cinnamon.  You could add some blueberry, apple sauce, cinnamon and sugar, maple syrup, what every you have on hand.  Good hot meal on a cold winter day and money going back into the bank.  Remember you can just boil some water on the stove and add the oatmeal, just like your grandmother did!  Enjoy your day!

Ode to Winter Challenge by the Dirt Road Team

  

The artists on the Dirt Road Team are having a challenge about winter.  Each artist has been asked to make a item that reminds them of winter.  The items all are wonderful and different.  Follow the link below vote for your favorite, and then register to win a prize.  Pam of PW Originals has donated a amazing purse for someone to win.  Have fun and good luck on winning Pam's purse.

http://www.dirtroadart.com/contest.html

Here is picture of what you could win, just by voting!

What is it Wednesday - Airing out the house

Welcome to an other What is it Wednesday.  Today the old fashion way of killing germs that live in your home.  Are you and your family always getting sick?  Then open up a window for a few minutes and get some fresh air in.  We have caulked out homes making them air tight.  This is wonderful in keep our heating costs down, but now we are breathing the same air all the time.  If one person gets sick the whole family gets sick.  Open a window for a few minutes once a week and kill those germs.  I open a window a little while I'm cleaning that room then shut it when I'm done.  I know a lot of people that never open up a window and air their homes out even in the summer, then they wonder why they are sick all the time.  Enjoy a little fresh air today!

Make do Monday

Welcome to Make do Monday.  With all the snow and very cold temperatures covering the country let's make a very warm quilt.  Using some old flannel shirts or flannel sheets cut them into squares or have them cut into random shapes, for a simple nine patch or crazy quilt. Use some very thick and warm batting and make a quilt for your bed or for camping in front of the TV.   If you kids are home from school and are old enough to use scissors, have them help cut the flannel up.  Maybe teach them to sew the squares together.  The top photo is a crazy quilt, with some top stitching, and the bottom is a nine patch that is machine quilted.  These are not your beautiful quilts for shows, but just plan warm comfortable quilts.  If you have enough flannel make a small lap quilt for each family member to watch TV with.  Fun project for the family and one that everyone can enjoy.  I have mine on the bed with some flannel sheets, and we can dial down the thermostat saving on the gas bill and still be warm!  Have fun with this recycle project.

Dirtroad Team - Scented Luxuries and Candy Quotient Jewerly

Welcome friend's!  Hope everyone is staying warm.  Some very cold weather will be visiting just about everyone this weekend.  So with your warm slippers on and something warm to drink lets visit some artist from the Dirt Road Team.  This week I have two more wonderful shops for you.  The first is Scented Luxuries, and this shop smells wonderful (yes you can smell this through the monitor). This shop is in a small town in Texas and is filled with soap, candles, jewelry, plus roll on perfume and body spray.  You will find something here to lift your winter spirits.  The next shop Candy Quotient  is from a small town of Somonauk, Illinois.  From making her own beads to using vintage beads you will find earrings and knitting markers.  The knitting markers are made from millefiori and fimo beads.  Wonderful addition to your knitting project this winter.  So get some candles, body spray, and knitting markets to help the winter fly by.  Remember you can type "drat dirtroadteam" into the search bar on Etsy for more amazing shops and artist!  Enjoy your visit.     

Old Fashion Winter Fun

Follow the link below for some old fashion winter fun!  Unplug your kids and yourself and have fun!

http://countrylife.lehmans.com/2011/01/19/old-fashioned-winter-fun-for-children/