gifts - Knuckle Salad

Kristina Ackerman 09/12/201406/03/2023 4 Comments baby, easy, gifts, sewing

Señor Bunzalez, the DIY Pacifier Bunny

Tired of holding/replacing a pacifier for your little friend? Sew him up a bunny-shaped handle, with just two easy stitches.

Beverages Healthy Quick and Easy Recipes Spring Winter Warm-ups

Kristina Ackerman 12/27/201207/26/2018 54 Comments budget, gifts, printables

Ginger tea cures what “ales” you

Treat your cold (and other ailments) by making tasty ginger tea in just a few easy steps. Then download some sweet labels for your bottle!

Christmastime Craft Tutorials Crafts For the Home Kids Seasonal

Kristina Ackerman 12/14/201204/24/2015 13 Comments gifts, the great outdoors

Christmas is for the birds, but not in a bah-humbug way

Sprinkle the gift of birdseed ornaments around your neighborhood, making the trees and birds both merry. Oh, and here’s a window into my neurotic creative process.

Craft Tutorials Crafts Fashion Winter Warm-ups

Kristina Ackerman 01/04/201211/13/2013 16 Comments gifts, knitting

Njicki’s Braided Scarf

Make a chunky braided scarf, like the one I knitted for my friend Njicki.

Beverages Desserts and Sweets Food Kids Recipes Winter Warm-ups

Kristina Ackerman 01/06/201104/24/2015 16 Comments budget, chocolate, comfort food, gifts, holiday, winter

Hot chocolate

There’s nothing wrong with Swiss Miss. I have two boxes stashed in my desk. However…