Learning

A television station in Japan contacted me this week to see about an interview for how a typical American is changing her lifestyle since the great economic nonsense of 2008. Raised in a frugal, creative home — I’d say I’m lucky to have learned early...

A Little Birdie Told Me

Thank you a thousand times over for your responses to the poll earlier this week. Thanks to your suport, the boutique will launch November 1. Also, t-shirts will be sold pre-order. We are working out the details. Have you ever had one of those chunks of life you know...

A Question or Two

Quick poll: 1. Would you be interested in supporing an Africankelli online boutique carrying a few select handmade items? 2. Would you consider buying an Africankelli t-shirt to benefit a charity of my choice? Please leave your comments below. To entice you to delurk,...

Frugalista Homestead

Matty took a juice bottle and transformed it into a sprinkler after spending countless hours outside in the heat watering the pumpkins. The boy is smart. If you had to pick a roommate, pick one who grew up in Africa. He is resourceful beyond belief. Plus, it is pretty...

Scrappy, Patchy and DONE

Finny, I completed the first 6 patchwork placemats this weekend. Good thing because the bridal shower was Saturday afternoon. They almost weren’t completed. Why, you ask? Because I sewed them wrong sides together at 5 am on Saturday after working late on Friday...