From the November 2015 edition of Two-Lane Livin’ Most of our gardens are finished producing, and we begin looking forward to the holiday season. Here at the Holstein household, the holiday lover in me wants new, fresh decorations. The tightwad in me doesn’t want to spend money on plastic stuff from China.
Oh! This is a FUN project! It’s easy. It isn’t too messy, and it is quick. This upcycled snowman family is made of non-dairy creamer containers and pill bottles. What you need: Non-dairy creamer containers Pill bottles Spray paint Permanent markers Acrylic paint Simply remove any labels or stickers from your containers. Non-dairy creamer container …
Plastic pill bottles. With the Baby Boomers aging, plastic pill bottles are everywhere and end up in landfills by the thousands every month. Here is a little upcycle project you may want to do with the kids. You will need: Pill bottles Permanent markers Acrylic paints Plastic primer Spray paint Spray sealant As with most …
This is my column from the September 2015 edition of Two-Lane Livin’ – West Virginia’s Largest Grassroots Magazine. Autumn Colors As I write this month’s article home canning season is just about in full swing. Canning jars line the aisles of the box stores, from department, to farm supply, to deep discount. The home canner …
