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Vanilla Extract Follow-Up… Finally!

Vanilla Extract Follow-Up… Finally!

Can you tell I’m trying to tie up loose blog ends? First the quilt, now the vanilla. In June, I started making vanilla extract … basically you just get an air-tight container, fill it with liquor (vodka, rum, or brandy are good choices) and stick in several split vanilla beans (just cut them lengthwise with…

Creative Spaces 4 – Kristine Macabare

1. Tell us about what we see in your photos. (Give us the tour!) Welcome to my craft area! This has been a work-in-progress since I began stamping and card-making around 3 years ago. I live in a 1-bedroom apartment so space is somewhat limited. As a result, my bedroom serves a dual purpose. My…

Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?